What is Alaska's law on alaska domestic violence protection orders?

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Domestic Violence Laws in Alaska.

Alaska protection-order practice is governed primarily by AS 18.66, which allows victims of domestic violence to obtain civil protection orders. Alaska criminal law in Title 11 provides parallel criminal offenses for domestic-violence conduct, and firearm-possession restrictions follow a protection order in many circumstances.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Alaska Statutes

Alaska Domestic Violence Protection OrdersAS 18.66

AS 18.66 authorizes ex parte and long-term protection orders for victims of domestic violence, with stay-away provisions, possession of the home, custody, and related relief.

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Alaska State Legislature — Statutes Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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