Prepare your documents for a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Alaska.

This website helps you prepare the forms required for a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Alaska.
We also provide forms for juvenile and elder protection orders.

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HOW IT WORKS

Take-Screening

1. Take Screening

Start with an online screening tool to see if a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska may be appropriate for your situation.

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2. Prepare Documents

Instead of looking at the legal forms themselves, you will be guided through a series of detailed questions. These will gather the necessary information topic by topic. The questions are in plain language, and easy to understand for non-lawyers. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate the official court forms with your responses printed on them.

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3. Consult Advocate (Optional)

You can connect with a victim advocate or a pro bono (free) lawyer for guidance. These services are funded by the government and cost you nothing. An advocate or lawyer can review your case documents and talk with you directly about your case and safety planning. Only lawyers can provide legal advice, but most advocates have experience with protection orders and can guide and support you through the process.

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4. File with the Clerk

You can formally begin your case by filing the DVPO request documents in the appropriate Alaska court. A victim who files becomes the “Petitioner.” Under Alaska law, you may file a petition for a protection order in any of the following locations:

  1. Where the petitioner or respondent resides.

  2. Where the petitioner is temporarily staying if they left their home to avoid further abuse.

  3. Where the abuse occurred.

The court will inform you which location has jurisdiction over your case. You can file by printing and taking your forms to the clerk’s office, or in many areas, you may be able to file online directly through this website.

Process

Step 1

You: Gather Evidence. What do you need to request a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska?

When filing for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska, your sworn statement may be enough to obtain protection, but providing additional evidence can strengthen your case. Helpful evidence may include records of any pending criminal case, photos of injuries or property damage, copies of threatening texts, emails, or voicemails, records of 911 calls, and medical records showing abuse-related injuries.
Police reports and written statements from witnesses such as family, friends, or neighbors can also support your petition. Submitting clear and organized evidence can make it easier for the judge to understand the abuse and grant protection.

Step 2

You: Take Online Screening

Find out if your situation may qualify for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska by taking a quick screening. You can start by entering your ZIP code in the top right corner to see local resources and court information.

Step 3

You: Create Case Documents - "Packet"

After the screening, this website will guide you through the next steps to prepare your case documents. To apply for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska, you must complete and submit official court forms.
These forms ask for details about your situation, your relationship with the respondent, and the incidents of abuse. The most important form is the Petition for a Domestic Violence Protection Order, which is the main document the court uses to decide whether to grant protection.

Step 4

You: File with the Court. How to file a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Alaska

In Alaska, you can file a petition for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in person at the courthouse, and in some locations, electronic filing may also be available. While blank forms may be accessible online, the official filing must be completed through the court clerk in the judicial district where you or the respondent lives, or where the abuse occurred.
To formally request protection, you must submit your completed petition to the clerk—this step is called filing. Filing can usually be done in one of two ways:
(1) in person at the courthouse, or
(2) electronically, if available, which allows you to submit documents anytime.
The official filing date is the day you submit your petition (or the next business day if filed after hours). Once filed, your case will be assigned a case number.

Step 5

Judge Issues a Temporary Injunction

Based on the information and evidence you provide, a judge in Alaska may issue a Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) the same day you file. This is also called an ex parte order, meaning the judge makes the decision without the respondent being present.
A temporary order is meant to give you immediate protection until a full court hearing is held. If your evidence is less urgent or incomplete, the judge may take more time to decide or may set a hearing without granting a temporary order. If the petition does not meet legal requirements or the court does not have jurisdiction, your request may be denied—but in many cases, the court will still schedule a hearing so both parties can present their sides.

Step 6

Law Enforcement: Delivers the Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order to the Respondent (abuser)

Once the judge issues a Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO), the court will arrange for law enforcement to serve the order on the respondent (the abuser).

In Alaska, this is usually done by the local police or the Alaska State Troopers in the area where the respondent lives or works. The respondent must be officially notified and given a copy of the order before the protections can be enforced and before the final hearing can take place. You do not need to serve the respondent yourself—the court and law enforcement handle this process to help keep you safe.

Step 7

You, Respondent: Attend Court Hearing

After the Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is issued and served, the court will schedule a final hearing, usually within about 10 days.
Both you (the petitioner) and the respondent (the person accused of abuse) have the right to attend the hearing and present evidence, testimony, and witnesses. The judge will consider your petition, any supporting evidence, testimony from both sides, and any new incidents since the temporary order. If the judge finds enough evidence that abuse occurred or is likely to happen again, they may issue a Final Domestic Violence Protection Order. A final order in Alaska can last up to one year, and in some cases longer if the court finds good cause.

Step 8

You: Collect the Final Domestic Violence Protection Order

If the judge issues a Final Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) after the hearing, you will receive an official, signed copy of the order.
Be sure to get a paper copy before leaving the courthouse. This document explains the protections granted and is important to keep with you at all times in case you need to show it to law enforcement.

Court Forms Created This website guides you through all the steps needed to complete your Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) documents and file your case with the court.

Core Forms

  • Petition for Order of Protection
  • Additional Incident of Abuse
  • Affidavit of Visitation Supervision
  • Confident Name School or Daycare
  • Summon

Proposed Orders

  • Protection Order

  • Emergency Order of Protection