# Alaska Stat. § 47.12.020: Jurisdiction

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.12.020
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.12 / Section 47.12.020

## Text

(a) Proceedings relating to a minor under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when the minor is alleged to be or may be determined by a court to be a delinquent minor as a result of violating a criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, proceedings relating to a person who is 18 years of age or over are governed by this chapter if the person is alleged to have committed a violation of the criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state, the violation occurred when the person was under 18 years of age, and the period of limitation under AS 12.10 has not expired.

(c) The provisions of this chapter apply to the detention and care of a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of a criminal law of the state or local government, subject to the provisions of AS 47.12.030 (a), 47.12.100, and 47.12.105.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.010 Goal and purposes of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.020 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.022 Applicability; inclusion of certain persons as minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.022.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.025 Special provisions for certain persons considered to be minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.030 Provisions inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.040 Investigation and petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.050 Notice to and involvement of parent or guardian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.060 Informal action to adjust matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.065 Dual sentencing provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.070 Summons and custody of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.080 Release of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.090 Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.100 Waiver of jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.12.105 Detention of minors waived into adult court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.105.md)

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