There is no statutory authority for expungement of criminal records in Alaska. While there is a statutory authority providing for suspendion of the imposition of sentences under AS 12.55.085, in Journey v. State, 895 P.2d 955 (Alaska 1995), the court held that “case law, the decisions of our sister states, and the application of traditional canons of statutory construction all lead to the conclusion that AS 12.55.085(e) does not authorize a court to expunge a defendant's criminal record relating to the underlying conviction which is to be set aside.
Also, AS 47.10.090 provides that court shall keep all records, but may seal records of minor upon reaching the age of 18. However, sealed records may be made available or unsealed for good cause shown.
