# Alaska Stat. § 47.12.050: Notice to and involvement of parent or guardian

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.12.050
- **Heading:** Notice to and involvement of parent or guardian
- **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 47.12.050

## Text

(a) Except as may be otherwise specifically provided, in all cases under this chapter, the minor, each parent of the minor, the foster parent of the minor, and the guardian of the minor are entitled to notice adequate to give actual notice of the proceedings, taking into account education and language differences that are known or reasonably ascertainable by the party giving the notice. The notice must contain all names by which the minor has been identified.

(b) Notice shall be given in the manner appropriate under the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of process in a civil action under state law or in any manner the court by order directs. Proof of giving of the notice shall be filed with the court before the petition is heard or other proceeding commenced.

(c) The court may subpoena the parent or guardian of the minor, or any other person whose testimony may be necessary at the hearing. A subpoena or other process may be served by a person authorized by law to make the service. If personal service cannot be made, the court may direct that service of process be in the manner appropriate under the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of process in a civil action under state law or in any manner the court directs.

(d) In any proceeding under this chapter, the presence of the minor's parent or guardian is preferred.

## 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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