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1. Can I obtain personal legal advice form the Borough Attorney’s Office?

No. The Borough Attorney is legally and ethically prohibited from representing individuals in private legal matters. The Borough Attorney’s Office only represents the Fairbanks North Star Borough as an entity and its officials and employees in the course and scope of their employment or official duties.

2. Who does the Borough Attorney work for?

The Borough Attorney works for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, as a government entity. She is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly. The authority and function of the Borough Attorney is set forth in Chapter 2.12, Fairbanks North Star Borough Code.

3. Can you recommend a lawyer?

No, as that could be construed as providing legal advice to someone who is not a client of the Borough Attorney’s Office. If you are in need of a lawyer, these agencies may be able to assist you with an attorney referral:

• Lawyer Referral Service: (907) 272-0352 or toll free (800) 770-9999
• Alaska Legal Services: (907) 452-5181 or toll free (800) 478-5401

4. What is the difference between the Borough Attorney and the District Attorney?

The Borough Attorney is employed by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, a local government entity. The District Attorney is an appointed official who investigates and prosecutes criminal activities on behalf of the State of Alaska. The District Attorney’s Office can be reached at (907) 451-5970.

5. How do I serve a summons and complaint on the Borough?

Pursuant to Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(d)(9), the summons and complaint shall be delivered to the chief executive officer (Borough Mayor) or chief clerk (Borough Clerk).

6. Does your office handle landlord-tenant issues?

No. Landlord-tenant issues are private civil matters over which the Borough has no jurisdiction. For general questions, you may visit the Alaska Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s Office website.

7. Does your office prosecute traffic violations?

No. Please contact the agency that issued the citation or the court system if you have questions.

8. Where can I find information about child support?

You may contact:
Child Support Services Division
Anchorage Office
655 F Street
Anchorage, AK 99501-6699
Phone: 907-269-6900
Fax: 907-787-3220
Child Support Services Division Website

Mailing Address
550 W 7th Avenue
Suite 310
Anchorage, AK 99501-6699
Phone: 907-269-6900
Fax: 907-787-3220
Child Support Services Division Website

9. What do I do if I received a collection letter for library books from the Borough Attorney’s Office?

If you received a collection letter for library books:

• Bring the missing items to the Noel Wien Library circulation desk, along with a copy of the collection letter you received;
• Set up a payment plan by calling 907-459-1000 and asking for the legal department;
• Pay the amount due by credit card by calling:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  907-459-1441
• Pay the amount due in person at:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  907 Terminal Street
  Fairbanks, AK 99701
• Pay the amount due by U.S. Mail (cashier’s checks only) to:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  P.O. Box 71267
  Fairbanks, AK 99707-1267

10. What do I do if I received a collection letter for EMS charges from the Borough Attorney's Office?

If you received a collection letter for EMS charges: 

• Set up a payment plan by calling 907-459-1000 and asking for the legal department.
• Pay the amount due by credit card by calling:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  907-459-1441
• Pay the amount due in person at:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  907 Terminal Street
  Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
• Pay the amount due by U.S. Mail (cashier’s checks only) to:
  Fairbanks North Star Borough
  Treasury and Budget Division
  P.O. Box 71267
  Fairbanks, Alaska 99707-1267

If you believe your insurance should have covered all or part of the EMS charges, please contact Systems Design at 1-800-585-5242.

11. Where can I find information regarding small claims court?

You may contact:
Fairbanks Trial Court
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-452-9277

View the Alaska Small Claims Handbook (PDF) form more information.

12. Why was my PFD garnished?

If a judgment is entered against you, the Fairbanks North Star Borough can garnish up to 80% of your Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) each year until the judgment is satisfied. You can review garnishments by going to the myPFD website, which will provide you with a case number. Your case information is available at Courtview Public Access Website Alaska Court System. If you have further questions or dispute the garnishment, you can call 907-459-1000 and ask for the legal department.

13. Who do I call to report a possible crime?

Reports or complaints concerning any violation of State law occurring in the Fairbanks North Star Borough should be made to the Fairbanks Police Department at 907-450-6500, the North Police Department at 907-488-6902, or the Alaska State Troopers at 907-451-5100. If the matter is an emergency, call 911.

14. Who do I call to report a Fairbanks North Star Borough Code violation?

Reports or complaints concerning violations of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Code should be made to the Code Enforcement Division of the Department of Community Planning at 907-459-1260. If it is an Animal Control matter, please contact the Division of Animal Control at 907-459-1451.

View the Complaint Form (PDF).

15. Can I review or obtain copies of public records maintained by the Fairbanks North Star Borough?

To review or obtain copies of public records, please fill out a Public Records Request Form (PDF) and send it to the appropriate Borough department.

16. What do I do if I received a citation from the Fairbanks North Star Borough?

You may contact:
Fairbanks Trial Court
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-452-9277

To pay your citation online, go to Courtview Public Access Website Alaska Court System and search for your case (either by case number, name, or citation number). Select the green Pay icon and follow the instructions to complete the payment.

Other Payment Methods

If a default judgment was entered against you, you can pay the amount due in person at the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Treasury and Budget Division located at:
907 Terminal Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701

You may also pay the amount due by U.S. Mail (cashier’s checks only) to Fairbanks North Star Borough
Treasury and Budget Division
P.O. Box 71267
Fairbanks, AK 99707-1267

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions regarding citations are available at Alaska Court System Self-Help Services.