# Alaska Stat. § 09.38.040: Priorities between continuing liens

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 09.38.040
- **Heading:** Priorities between continuing liens
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 9 / Chapter 09.38 / Section 09.38.040

## Text

A lien obtained under AS 09.38.035 has priority over any subsequent garnishment lien or wage assignment. A writ creating a continuing lien served upon an employer while a continuing lien imposed by a previous writ is still in effect shall be answered by the employer with a statement that the employer is holding no funds and with a further statement stating when all previous liens are expected to terminate. The subsequent writ has full effect from the termination of all prior liens or until it is otherwise terminated under AS 09.38.035 . However, a subsequent writ is not effective if a writ in the same cause of action is pending at the time of service of garnishment.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.010 Homestead exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.015 Property exempt without limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.017 Exemption of retirement plan interests and payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.020 Exemptions of personal property subject to value limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.025 Exemption of unmatured life insurance and annuity contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.030 Exemption of earnings and liquid assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.035 Continuing lien on wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.040 Priorities between continuing liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.045 Effective date of continuing lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.050 Increased exemption amount.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.055 Bankruptcy proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.060 Tracing exempt property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.065 Claims enforceable against exempt property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.38.070 Limitation on enforcement of certain security interests in exempt goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.38_S09.38.070.md)

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