# Alaska Stat. § 12.37.080: Custody of applications and orders; penalty for disclosure

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.080

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 12.37.080
- **Heading:** Custody of applications and orders; penalty for disclosure
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12.37 / Section 12.37.080

## Text

(a) Except for a copy that may be retained for use by the applicant, all applications made and orders entered under AS 12.37.010 — 12.37.130 for the interception of private communications shall be sealed by the court and maintained as the court directs. The applications and orders may not be destroyed except upon order of the court and in any event shall be kept for a minimum period of 10 years.

(b) In addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law, the disclosure of applications and orders in violation of AS 12.37.010 — 12.37.130 is punishable under AS 09.50.020 as contempt of court.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.010 Authorization to intercept communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.020 Application for order authorizing a communication interception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.030 Requirements for an order authorizing a communications interception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.040 Contents of order authorizing a communications interception; limitations on disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.050 Privileged communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.060 Collateral authority of court; interpretation of AS 12.37.010 — 12.37.130.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.070 Records and recordings and custody of them.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.080 Custody of applications and orders; penalty for disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.090 Notice of interception and disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.100 Approval for unanticipated interception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.110 Use of intercepted communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.120 Suppression of unlawful interceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.130 Required reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.130.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 12.37.200 Authorization to use pen registers and trap devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T12_C12.37_S12.37.200.md)

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