# Alaska Stat. § 47.10.014: Neglect

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.014

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.10.014
- **Heading:** Neglect
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.10 / Section 47.10.014

## Text

For purposes of this chapter, the court may find neglect of a child if the parent, guardian, or custodian fails to provide the child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, education, medical attention, or other care and control necessary for the child's physical and mental health and development, though financially able to do so or offered financial or other reasonable means to do so.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.005 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010 Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.011 Children in need of aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.013 Abandonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.014 Neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.014.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.015 Physical harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.019 Limitations on determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.019.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.020 Investigation and petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.030 Summons and custody of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.050 Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.070 Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.080 Judgments and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.081 Predisposition hearing reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.082 Health and safety of child and other considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.082.md)

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