{"id":371459,"date":"2016-03-31T21:34:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/alaska-law\/alaska-protective-orders-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-12-18T12:40:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:40:27","slug":"alaska-protective-orders-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/alaska-law\/alaska-protective-orders-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Protective Orders Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Alaska Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kit-yona-m-a\/\">Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/laura-temme-esq\/\">Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            December 18, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>For victims of violent crimes, Alaska <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-and-restraining-orders.html\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\">protective orders<\/a> can offer relief from their abusers. These court orders contain no-contact and stay-away directives to keep abuse from happening again. Some versions also address issues such as temporary child custody, living arrangements, and who gets the family dog.<\/p>\r\n<p>Alaska protective orders vary by who they protect and the conduct involved. To cut through any confusion, this guide will examine each protective order, explain what they do, and <a href=\"https:\/\/akcipowizard.truefiling.com\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">show you how to get the one you need<\/a>. While not foolproof, restraining orders offer effective protection for victims of abuse. Read on for a better understanding of protection orders in Alaska.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Types of Protective Orders in Alaska<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>To know which protective order a situation requires, it&#8217;s necessary to understand who they protect and how they work. Let&#8217;s examine each of the protective orders offered by the Alaska court system.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPO)<\/h3>\r\n<p>The crime of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/domestic-violence.html\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\">domestic violence<\/a> consists of two elements:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>People sharing a close, personal relationship<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Specific abusive conduct occurs between them<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If either element is absent, authorities will not bring domestic violence charges. There could still be a prosecutable offense, but the victim isn&#8217;t able to access domestic violence resources and programs.<\/p>\r\n<p>One of these aids is an Alaska domestic violence protection order (DVPO). The DVPO is available for victims if the abuse they suffered was committed by <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-990\/#:~:text=(5)%20%E2%80%9C-,household%20member,-%E2%80%9D%20includes\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a household member<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<p><b>Under Alaska law, the following are considered household members for the purposes of a DVPO:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>Spouses<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Former spouses<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>People who live together or have lived together<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>People who are dating one another or used to date<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>People in a sexual relationship together or who were having sex<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Family members (including adopted and stepfamily)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>People related by marriage or who were related by marriage<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>People with a child in common<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Minor children of any person listed<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>But, as noted above, a close relationship is only half of the requirement. Not every crime qualifies for domestic violence classification in Alaska.<\/p>\r\n<p><b> The <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-990\/#:~:text=mean%20one%20or%20more%20of%20the%20following%20offenses%20or%20an%20offense%20under%20a%20law\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abusive acts and criminal offenses<\/a> that are eligible include:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>Homicide<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Assault and reckless endangerment<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Kidnapping, human trafficking, and custodial interference<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-12-code-of-criminal-procedure\/ak-st-sect-12-63-100\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sexual offenses<\/a> such as sexual abuse, rape, incest, and indecent exposure<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Coercion, extortion, and robbery<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Burglary<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Criminal trespass<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Arson or criminally negligent burning<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Criminal mischief<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Terrorist threatening<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Violation of a protective order<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Harassment<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Cruelty to animals (household pets)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If a qualifying act occurs between household members, Alaska considers it domestic violence. Victims are eligible for a domestic violence protection order.<\/p>\r\n<p>A DVPO <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-100\/#:~:text=(c)-,A%20protective%20order%20under%20this%20section%20may,-(1)%20prohibit%20the\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">addresses both the safety of the victim and other issues<\/a> between the household members. They typically prohibit the respondent (abuser) from committing any more violent acts, stalking, or harassment. They also often require no contact between the respondent and the petitioner (victim).<\/p>\r\n<p><b>A DVPO could also include:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to vacate a shared residence with the petitioner, regardless of who owns the property<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to stay away from the residence, school, place of employment, or other specified location of the petitioner<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Prohibiting the respondent from using or possessing a deadly weapon if a weapon was used during the commission of domestic violence<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to surrender any firearm owned or possessed by the respondent if a firearm was possessed or used during the commission of domestic violence<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Having a peace officer accompany the petitioner for possession of a household or personal items<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Awarding temporary custody of a minor child to the petitioner<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Arranging for visitation with a minor child if the safety of the child and the petitioner can be protected<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Awarding the petitioner possession of vehicles, personal items, and pets<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Prohibiting the respondent from using controlled substances<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to pay support for the petitioner, a minor child, or a pet<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to reimburse the petitioner for expenses associated with the domestic violence, including medical expenses, counseling, shelter, and repair or replacement of damaged property<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Ordering the respondent to pay court costs and fees<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>Order the respondent to participate in a program for the rehabilitation of perpetrators of domestic violence or a treatment for the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, or both<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A DVPO may contain some, all, or none of the provisions listed above. <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-100\/#:~:text=order%20other%20relief%20the%20court%20determines%20necessary%20to%20protect%20the%20petitioner%20or%20any%20household%20member\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The court can add any other directive<\/a> it considers necessary for the victim&#8217;s safety.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Stalking Protective Orders and Sexual Assault Protective Orders<\/h3>\r\n<p>Victims of nonconsensual <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-12-code-of-criminal-procedure\/ak-st-sect-12-63-100\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex offenses<\/a> or stalking can also find relief through protective orders. While these crimes are also listed under domestic violence, these orders are for victims who aren&#8217;t household members of the assaulter. Parents or guardians can file for a minor suffering abuse.<\/p>\r\n<p>The types of protection offered by stalking and sexual assault protective orders are more limited than those of a DVOP. They&#8217;re focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-850\/#:~:text=A%20protective%20order%20issued%20under%20this%20section%20may\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preventing further abuse and keeping the assaulter out of the victim&#8217;s life<\/a>. They typically include the following terms:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>The respondent (assaulter) is forbidden from committing stalking or sexual assault on the petitioner (victim)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>The respondent (assaulter) is forbidden from threatening to commit stalking or sexual assault on the petitioner<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>The respondent is forbidden from telephoning, contacting, or otherwise communicating with the petitioner<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>The respondent is ordered to stay away from the residence, school, place of employment, or other location of the petitioner specified in the order (final protective order only)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Other provisions that provide protection are permissible.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>How to Get a Protective Order in Alaska<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Despite their differences, the process of obtaining any protective order in Alaska is the same. All orders are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/courts.alaska.gov\/shc\/dv\/docs\/protective-orders.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available in three different forms,<\/a>&nbsp;which differ based on what&#8217;s required to get one and how long they last.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re in imminent danger of abuse or law enforcement has responded to a call, you can get an <b>emergency protective order<\/b>. Instead of filing through the courts yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-110\/#:~:text=A%20peace%20officer%2C%20on%20behalf%20of%20and%20with%20the%20consent%20of%20a%20victim%20of%20a%20crime%20involving%20domestic%20violence%2C%20may%20request%20an%20emergency%20protective%20order%20from%20a%20judicial%20officer\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a peace officer can call a judicial officer if you need immediate relief<\/a>. This is possible when the courts are closed. The order lasts for 72 hours, providing protection while you file for an order with a longer duration.<\/p>\r\n<p>Petitioners (victims) can file for a protection order with the court clerk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.alaska.gov\/courtdir\/index.htm\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">district court or superior court<\/a>. Forms are available online as well:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/dv-100-127-one.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DV-100 Petition for DVPO<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/civ-752.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIV-752 Petition for Stalking Protective Order<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/civ-750.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIV-750 Petition for Sexual Assault Protective Order<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can also file online through Alaska&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/akcipowizard.truefiling.com\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Protective Order Wizard<\/a>. If possible, get help with the filing of the petition from a <a href=\"https:\/\/andvsa.org\/find-help\/member-programs\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domestic violence or sexual assault advocate<\/a> near you. Their experience with protective orders can make the process much easier. Speaking with an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/alaska\/?fli=dcta\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Redirect CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska domestic violence attorney<\/a> is also a good option.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re in immediate danger from your abuser (respondent), you can file for an <b>ex parte protection order<\/b> at the same time you file for a long-term order. Ex parte means the respondent isn&#8217;t contacted. If the court agrees there&#8217;s an outstanding threat, the ex parte order is issued. It&#8217;s enforceable after law enforcement <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-160\/#:~:text=Unless%2C%20on%20the%20record%20in%20court%2C%20the%20person%20has%20already%20been%20provided%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20court%27s%20order%2C%20process%20issued%20under%20this%20chapter%20shall%20be%20promptly%20served%20and%20executed\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">serves a copy of the order to the respondent<\/a>. This can include state troopers.<\/p>\r\n<p>An ex parte order <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-110\/#:~:text=An%20ex%20parte%20protective%20order%20expires%2020%20days%20after%20it%20is%20issued%20unless%20dissolved%20earlier%20by%20the%20court%20at%20the%20request%20of%20either%20the%20petitioner%20or%20the%20respondent%20and%20after%20notice%20and%2C%20if%20requested%2C%20a%20hearing\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lasts either 20 days or until a court hearing<\/a>. If the court doesn&#8217;t issue this temporary order, you&#8217;ll have a chance to get a long-term order at the order hearing. The respondent must have 10 days notice of a hearing. If a served respondent doesn&#8217;t show up or doesn&#8217;t oppose the order, the court will likely grant you a long-term order.<\/p>\r\n<p>At the final court hearing, both parties can call witnesses, present evidence, and tell their side of the story. The petitioner must prove the respondent is an ongoing danger. If the court agrees, a <b>final protection order<\/b> is issued. It lasts up to a year and is renewable after another hearing. The provision forbidding domestic violence, harassment, and stalking <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-100\/#:~:text=(1)%20(c)(1)%20of%20this%20section%20are%20effective%20until%20further%20order%20of%20the%20court\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can have a longer duration set by the court<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>A final protection order goes into immediate effect and is sent to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. A copy is filed in the Alaska Department of Public Safety&#8217;s central registry of protective orders. All protection orders issued in Alaska are valid anywhere in the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/vawa#openModal\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">under federal law<\/a>. This includes territories and tribal reservations.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re away from home and in the same location for a while, it&#8217;s a good idea to supply local law enforcement with a copy of your protective order and a picture of your abuser. Keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-140\/#:~:text=A%20protective%20order%20issued%20in%20another%20jurisdiction%20has%20the%20same%20effect%20and%20must%20be%20recognized%20and%20enforced%20in%20the%20same%20manner%20as%20a%20protective%20order%20issued%20by%20a%20court%20of%20this%20state\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy of the order with you at all times<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Alaska<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Penalties for violating an Alaska protective order are simple and to the point. Violators face <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-130\/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20other%20required%20information%20contained%20in%20a%20protective%20order%2C%20the%20order%20must%20include%20in%20bold%20face%20type%20the%20following%20statements%3A\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jail time and fines for any violations<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>Up to one year of incarceration<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p>A fine of up to $25,000<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These sanctions are in addition to any sentences for the crimes committed during the violation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Victims must alert law enforcement of any violations. <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-530\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A police officer can arrest a violator<\/a> for a violation if they have good cause to believe the offense occurred.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Alaska Protective Orders Laws &#8211; Summary<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Victims of abusive crimes in the state of Alaska have protective options available. The table below recaps information about the available orders and provides links for further research.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Alaska Protective Order Code Sections<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><h3><b>Alaska Statutes<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><b>Title 18 &#8211; Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><u>Chapter 18.65 &#8211; Police Protection<\/u><\/p>\r\n<p>Article 7 &#8211; Domestic Violence<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-510\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.510<\/a> (<i>domestic violence and sexual assault training<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-515\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.515<\/a> (<i>duties of a peace officer in a crime involving domestic violence<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-520\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.520<\/a> (<i>notification to victims of domestic violence<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Article 12 &#8211; Stalking and Sexual Assault Protective Orders and Notification to Stalking and Sexual Assault Victims<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-850\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.850<\/a> (<i>protective orders for stalking and sexual assault<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-855\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.855<\/a> (<i>ex parte and emergency protective orders for stalking and sexual assault<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><u>Chapter 18.66 &#8211; Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault<\/u><\/p>\r\n<p>Article 02 &#8211; Protective Orders<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-100\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.100<\/a> (<i>protective orders: eligible petitioners; relief<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-110\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.110<\/a> (<i>ex parte and emergency protective order<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-130\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.130<\/a> (<i>specific protective orders<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-160\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.160<\/a> (<i>service of process<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-990\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.990<\/a> (<i>definitions<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Types of Protective Orders Available in Alaska<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p><b>Domestic Violence Protective Order<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><b>Order is for<\/b>: Victims of domestic violence<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Online petition form<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/dv-100-127-one.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DV-100 Petition for DVPO<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Versions available<\/b>: Emergency protective order; ex parte protective order; long-term or final protective order<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Court to file in<\/b>: Requested by peace officer (emergency protective order); district court or superior court (ex parte order and long-term\/final protective order)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Fees<\/b>: No charge for filing or service of process<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Duration of order<\/b>: Up to 72 hours (emergency protective order); 20 days or until a court hearing (ex parte protective order); Up to one year by further order of the court on duration for domestic violence, stalking, and harassment provision; renewable (long-term\/final protective order)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Stalking Protective Order\/Sexual Assault Protective Order<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><b>Order is for<\/b>: Victims of stalking or sexual assault who are not a household member of the assaulter<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Online petition forms<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/civ-750.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIV-750 Petition for Sexual Assault Protective Order<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/public.courts.alaska.gov\/web\/forms\/docs\/civ-752.pdf\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIV-752 Petition for Stalking Protective Order<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Versions available<\/b>: Emergency protective order; ex parte protective order; long-term or final protective order<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Court to file in<\/b>: Requested by peace officer (emergency protective order); district court or superior court (ex parte order and long-term\/final protective order)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Fees<\/b>: No charge for filing or service of process<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Duration of order<\/b>: Up to 72 hours (emergency protective order); 20 days or until a court hearing (ex parte protective order); Up to one year; renewable (long-term\/final protective order)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-850\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.850<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-855\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65.855<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-100\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.100<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-110\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.110<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Penalties for Violation of an Alaska Protective Order<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Each violation carries up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $25,000. This is in addition to any sentences for crimes committed during the violation.<\/p>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-130\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.130<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Filing Fees for Alaska Protective Orders<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>There are no charges for filing any protective order or for service of process by law enforcement.<\/p>\r\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-150\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.150; Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.160<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Order Transmission to Law Enforcement<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>The court sends a copy of the order to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. The court enters all orders into the Department of Public Safety&#8217;s central registry of protective orders.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-66-170\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.66.170<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ak\/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender\/ak-st-sect-18-65-540\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Stat. Section 18.65. 540<\/a>;<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i>Note:&nbsp;Alaska state laws change through the passage of new legislation, higher court rulings that include federal decisions, ballot initiatives, and other means. To learn how the current law applies in your situation, speak with an <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/alaska\/?fli=dcta\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Redirect CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Alaska domestic violence attorney<\/i><\/a><i> or <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/alaska\/?fli=dcta\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>criminal defense attorney<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Alaska Protective Order Laws: Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/is-this-abuse\/abuse-defined\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Redirect CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a>: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-and-restraining-orders.html\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\">Domestic Violence Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/andvsa.org\/find-help\/member-programs\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources &#8211; Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.alaska.gov\/courtdir\/index.htm\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Your Court &#8211; Alaska Court Directory<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/akcipowizard.truefiling.com\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Civil Protective Order Wizard for Online Filing<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/courts.alaska.gov\/shc\/index.htm\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-Help Center- Alaska Court System<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Need Help With a Protective Order in Alaska? Talk to an Attorney<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;ve suffered a physical injury from a family member, had a custody order violated, or suffered any other act of domestic violence, it&#8217;s time to get help from an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/alaska\/?fli=dcta\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Redirect CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska domestic violence attorney<\/a>. An expert in family law can make sure you get the proper legal information and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/plan-for-safety\/create-your-personal-safety-plan\/\" class=\"CMY_Link CMY_Valid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety planning<\/a> to escape a life of abuse.<\/p>\r\n<p>Facing charges for a crime of domestic violence or violating an Alaska protective order? Harsh penalties await. 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