Legal Statutes: Alaska

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• Alaska Statutes (select sections)
  • Title 11. CRIMINAL LAW
    • CHAPTER 41. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
      • Article 1. Homicide
        • Sec. 11.41.100. Murder in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.110. Murder in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.115. Defenses to murder
        • Sec. 11.41.120. Manslaughter
        • Sec. 11.41.130. Criminally negligent homicide
      • ARTICLE 2. ASSAULT AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT
        • Sec. 11.41.200. Assault in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.210. Assault in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.220. Assault in the third degree
        • Sec. 11.41.230. Assault in the fourth degree
        • Sec. 11.41.250. Reckless endangerment
        • Sec. 11.41.260. Stalking in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.270. Stalking in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.280. Assault of an unborn child in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.282. Assault of an unborn child in the second degree
      • ARTICLE 3. KIDNAPPING, CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
        • Sec. 11.41.300. Kidnapping
        • Sec. 11.41.320. Custodial interference in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.330. Custodial interference in the second degree
      • ARTICLE 4. SEXUAL OFFENSES
        • Sec. 11.41.410. Sexual assault in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.420. Sexual assault in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.425. Sexual assault in the third degree
        • Sec. 11.41.427. Sexual assault in the fourth degree
        • Sec. 11.41.432. Defenses
        • Sec. 11.41.434. Sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.436. Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.438. Sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree
        • Sec. 11.41.440. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree
        • Sec. 11.41.450. Incest
      • Article 5. Robbery, Extortion, and Coercion
        • Sec. 11.41.500. Robbery in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.41.510. Robbery in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.41.520. Extortion
        • Sec. 11.41.530. Coercion
    • CHAPTER 46. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
      • ARTICLE 2. BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS
        • Sec.11.46.300. Burglary in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.46.310. Burglary in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.46.320. Criminal trespass in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.46.330. Criminal trespass in the second degree
      • Article 4. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses
        • Sec. 11.46.400. Arson in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.46.410. Arson in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.46.420. Arson in the third degree
        • Sec. 11.46.427. Criminally negligent burning in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.46.430. Criminally negligent burning in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.46.475. Criminal mischief in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.46.480. Criminal mischief in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.46.482. Criminal mischief in the third degree
        • Sec. 11.46.484. Criminal mischief in the fourth degree
        • Sec. 11.46.486. Criminal mischief in the fifth degree
    • CHAPTER 51. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
      • ARTICLE 1. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY
        • Sec. 11.51.100. Endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.51.110. Endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.51.120. Criminal nonsupport
        • Sec. 11.51.121. Aiding the nonpayment of child support in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.51.122. Aiding the nonpayment of child support in the second degree
        • Sec. 11.51.125. Failure to permit visitation with a minor
    • Chapter 56. Offenses Against Public Administration
      • Article 5. Obstruction of Public Administration
        • Sec. 11.56.740. Violating a protective order
        • Sec. 11.56.745. Interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence
        • Sec. 11.56.807. Terroristic threatening in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.56.810. Terroristic threatening in the second degree
    • CHAPTER 61. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
      • Article 1. Riot, Disorderly Conduct, and Related Offenses
        • Sec. 11.61.118. Harassment in the first degree
        • Sec. 11.61.120. Harassment in the second degree
    • Chapter 81. General Provisions
      • Article 7. Definitions
        • Sec.11.81.900. Definitions
  • Title 12. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
    • Chapter 45. Trial, Evidence, Compromise
      • Article 2. Discovery, Testimony, and Evidence
        • Sec. 12.45.045. Evidence of past sexual conduct in trials of certain sexual offenses
    • Chapter 55. Sentencing and Probation
      • Sec. 12.55.015. Authorized sentences; forfeiture
  • Alaska Court Rules
    • Rules of Civil Procedure
      • Part II. Commencement of Action-- Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders
        • Rule 3. Commencement of Action and Venue
  • Title 18. HEALTH, SAFETY and HOUSING
    • CHAPTER 65. POLICE PROTECTION
      • ARTICLE 7. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
        • Sec. 18.65.510. Domestic violence training
        • Sec. 18.65.515. Duties of peace officer in a crime involving domestic violence
        • Sec. 18.65.520. Notification to victims of domestic violence
        • Sec. 18.65.530. Mandatory arrest for crimes involving domestic violence, violation of protective orders, and violation of conditions of release
        • Sec. 18.65.540. Central registry of protective orders
        • Sec. 18.65.590. Definition
      • ARTICLE 12. STALKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ORDERS AND NOTIFICATION TO STALKING AND ASSAULT VICTIMS
        • Sec. 18.65.850. Protective orders for stalking
        • Sec. 18.65.855. Ex parte and emergency protective orders for stalking
        • Sec. 18.65.860. Modification of protective orders for stalking and sexual assault
        • Sec. 18.65.865. Service of process; forms for petitions and orders; fees; warnings; notification; and pending civil or criminal actions
        • Sec. 18.65.870. Definitions
    • CHAPTER 66. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
      • ARTICLE 1. COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
        • Sec. 18.66.010. Council on domestic violence and sexual assault; purpose
        • Sec. 18.66.020. Membership, terms, vacancies, and disqualification
        • Sec. 18.66.030. Compensation and expenses
        • Sec. 18.66.040. Meetings and quorum
        • Sec. 18.66.050. Duties of the council
        • Sec. 18.66.060. Qualifications for grants and contracts
        • Sec. 18.66.100. Protective orders: eligible petitioners; relief
        • Sec. 18.66.110. Ex parte and emergency protective orders
        • Sec. 18.66.120. Modification of protective orders
        • Sec. 18.66.130. Specific protective orders
        • Sec. 18.66.140. Filing and enforcement of protective orders issued in other states
        • Sec. 18.66.150. Forms for petitions and orders; fees
        • Sec. 18.66.160. Service of process
        • Sec. 18.66.170. Notification of law enforcement agencies
        • Sec. 18.66.180. Civil liability
      • ARTICLE 3. CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
        • Sec. 18.66.200. Compulsory disclosure of communications prohibited
        • Sec. 18.66.210. Exceptions
        • Sec. 18.66.220. Waiver
        • Sec. 18.66.230. Inference from claim of privilege; instruction
        • Sec. 18.66.250. Definitions
      • ARTICLE 4. PROCEDURES AND EDUCATION
        • Sec. 18.66.300. Standards and procedures for health care in domestic violence cases
        • Sec. 18.66.310. Continuing education for public employees, court system employees, and for prosecuting authorities
      • ARTICLE 5. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAMS
        • Sec. 18.66.400. Domestic violence fatality review teams
      • ARTICLE 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS
        • Sec. 18.66.990. Definitions
    • Chapter 67. Violent Crimes Compensation Board
      • Sec. 18.67.010. Purpose
      • Sec. 18.67.040. Action on application; hearings
      • Sec. 18.67.050. Attorney fees
      • Sec.18.67.080. Awarding compensation
      • Sec.18.67.101. Incidents and offenses to which this chapter applies
      • Sec. 18.67.110. Nature of the compensation
      • Sec.18.67.130. Limitations on awarding compensation
  • Title 25. MARITAL AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS
    • CHAPTER 20. PARENT AND CHILD
      • Sec. 25.20.010. Age of majority
      • Sec. 25.20.020. Arrival at majority upon marriage
      • Sec. 25.20.025. Examination and treatment of minors
      • Sec. 25.20.030. Duty of parent and child to maintain each other
      • Sec. 25.20.060. Petition for award of child custody
      • Sec. 25.20.061. Visitation in proceedings involving domestic violence
      • Sec. 25.20.065. Visitation rights of grandparent
      • Sec. 25.20.070. Temporary custody of the child
      • Sec. 25.20.080. Mediation of child custody matter
      • Sec. 25.20.090. Factors for consideration in awarding shared child custody
      • Sec. 25.20.095. Custody and visitation proceedings involving a military parent
      • Sec. 25.20.100. Reasons for denial to be set out
      • Sec. 25.20.110. Modification of child custody or visitation
      • Sec. 25.20.115. Attorney fee awards in custody and visitation matters
      • Sec. 25.20.120. Closure of custody proceedings and records
      • Sec. 25.20.130. Access to records of the child
      • Sec. 25.20.140. Action for failure to permit visitation with minor child
    • CHAPTER 24. DIVORCE AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
      • Sec. 25.24.050. Grounds for divorce
      • Sec. 25.24.060. Mediation
      • Sec. 25.24.140. Orders during action
      • Sec. 25.24.150. Judgments for custody
      • Sec. 25.24.170. Modification of judgment
      • Sec. 25.24.200. Dissolution of marriage
      • Sec. 25.24.220. Hearing
      • Sec. 25.24.230. Judgment
      • Sec. 25.24.310. Representation of minor
      • Sec. 25.24.450. Decree
    • CHAPTER 30. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
      • ARTICLE 1. Jurisdiction
        • Sec. 25.30.300. Initial child custody jurisdiction
        • Sec. 25.30.310. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
        • Sec. 25.30.320. Jurisdiction to modify determination
        • Sec. 25.30.330. Temporary emergency jurisdiction
        • Sec. 25.30.340. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder
        • Sec. 25.30.350. Simultaneous proceedings
        • Sec. 25.30.360. Inconvenient forum
        • Sec. 25.30.370. Jurisdiction declined because of conduct
        • Sec. 25.30.380. Information to be submitted to court
        • Sec. 25.30.390. Appearance of parties and child
      • ARTICLE 2. Enforcement
        • Sec. 25.30.400. Enforcement under the Hague Convention
        • Sec. 25.30.410. Duty to enforce
        • Sec. 25.30.420. Temporary visitation
        • Sec. 25.30.430. Registration of child custody determination
        • Sec. 25.30.440. Enforcement of registered determination
        • Sec. 25.30.450. Simultaneous proceedings
        • Sec. 25.30.460. Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
        • Sec. 25.30.470. Service of petition and order
        • Sec. 25.30.480. Hearing and order
        • Sec. 25.30.490. Warrant to take physical custody of child
        • Sec. 25.30.500. Costs, fees, and expenses
        • Sec. 25.30.510. Recognition and enforcement
        • Sec. 25.30.520. Appeals
        • Sec. 25.30.590. Definitions
      • ARTICLE 3. Miscellaneous Provisions
        • Sec. 25.30.800. Proceedings governed by other law
        • Sec. 25.30.810. International application of chapter
        • Sec, 25.30.820. Effect of child custody determination
        • Sec. 25.30.830. Priority
        • Sec. 25.30.840. Notice to persons outside the state
        • Sec. 25.30.850. Appearance and limited immunity
        • Sec. 25.30.860. Communication between courts
        • Sec. 25.30.870. Taking testimony in another state
        • Sec. 25.30.880. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records
      • ARTICLE 4. General Provisions
        • Sec. 25.30.901. Application and construction
        • Sec. 25.30.903. Severability clause
        • Sec. 25.30.909. Definitions
        • Sec. 25.30.910. Short title

Article 4. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses

back to topSec. 11.46.427. Criminally negligent burning in the first degree

(a) A person commits the crime of criminally negligent burning in the first degree if the person

(1) violates AS 11.46.430; and

(2) within the preceding 10 years, has been convicted on two separate occasions of violating AS 11.46.400--11.46.430 or AS 41.15.150 or a law or ordinance of this or another jurisdiction with elements similar to those offenses.

(b) Criminally negligent burning in the first degree is a class C felony.