# Alaska Stat. § 47.12.065: Dual sentencing provisions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.12_S47.12.065

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.12.065
- **Heading:** Dual sentencing provisions
- **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 47.12.065

## Text

(a) The department or the entity selected by it may refer to the appropriate district attorney the circumstances involving a minor who is subject to the provisions of this section because the minor is alleged to have violated a criminal law of the state. Except as provided in (d) of this section, the department or the entity selected by it may make the referral if the minor was 16 years of age or older at the time of the offense, and the offense is (1) a felony that is a crime against a person and the minor has previously been adjudicated a delinquent under the laws of this state or substantially similar laws of another jurisdiction for a felony offense that is a crime against a person; or

(2) sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree.

(b) If a referral is made under (a) of this section, the district attorney may elect to seek imposition of a dual sentence in the case to further the goal and purposes of this chapter as set out in AS 47.12.010 . If the district attorney seeks imposition of a dual sentence, the district attorney shall present the case to the grand jury for indictment. If the grand jury returns an indictment, the district attorney shall file with the court under AS 47.12.040 (a) a petition seeking the minor's adjudication as a delinquent.

(c) If the district attorney decides not to seek imposition of a dual sentence under (b) of this section or if the grand jury does not return an indictment, the case shall proceed under the remaining provisions of this chapter.

(d) The department or the entity selected by it may refer to the appropriate district attorney a person who is subject to the jurisdiction of this chapter under AS 47.12.020 (b) and who is alleged to have committed a felony or other offense. If the district attorney elects to seek imposition of a dual sentence in the matter, the district attorney shall file notice of that election. If the alleged crime is a misdemeanor, the district attorney shall file a delinquency petition. If the alleged crime is a felony, the district attorney shall follow the procedure set out in (b) of this section.

## 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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