Background
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 was enacted on July 27, 2006. In addition to establishing a national sex offender registry law, the Act made significant changes to sexual abuse, exploitation, and transportation crimes. The Act created new substantive crimes, expanded federal jurisdiction over existing crimes, and increased statutory minimum and/or maximum sentences.
Important Note: Authorities investigating suspected child abuse/neglect in their state and wanting to inquire about an individual's potential child protective services involvement and/or case record in Alaska should contact Alaska's Office of Children's Services (OCS) in the appropriate Alaska community - or call the OCS State Office in Juneau at for assistance or fax your request to .
Central Registry Inquiry
Alaska Central Registry Contacts
Please send Adam Walsh Request forms, or any questions/concerns to our inbox: fcs.ocsanccpchecks@alaska.gov
State of Alaska
Office of Children's Services
APSIN Unit (Adam Walsh checks)
4501 Business Park Blvd #26
Anchorage, AK 99503
Form Required: Adam Walsh Central Registry Inquiry
Email completed form to: fcs.ocsanccpchecks@alaska.gov
Should include agencies cover letter or Photo ID of Applicant. Must be signed and include DOB, SSN, and all known aliases. Please allow up to 30 days. The form may be scanned, faxed, or mailed to any member of the unit.
Additional Resources
Alaska Sex Offender Registry
Public database. Check under "All Entries" instead of just by name. Offenders may be listed as AKA ("also known as") or with typos.
Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry
Public database. Use the Advanced Search option to conduct a nationwide search.
Alaska Court System
Public database. Search Trial Court Cases by Name is most commonly used. Offenders may be listed under primary name or AKA ("also known as") name, as well. You can access any of the links attached to the court system.
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