Prepare your documents for Stalking Protective Order Alaska
This website helps prepare the required forms for Stalking Protective Order.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which civil protection order fits your situation the best.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of looking at the forms themselves, our system will help you complete your filing documents by having you answer all of the necessary information by topic. We will ask you questions in plain and non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate your response anywhere it is needed on the forms.
3. Consult Advocate (Optional)
You can consult an advocate for guidance when filing a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska. Advocates can help explain the legal process, assist with filling out forms, and provide emotional support and safety planning. While not required, their assistance can make the process easier and less stressful.
4. File with the Clerk
To begin the process of obtaining a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska, you must file a petition with the court in the community where you or the respondent lives. There is no filing fee, and petitions can usually be submitted in person at the local courthouse. Court staff may provide forms and basic instructions, but they cannot give legal advice.
Process
Step 1
You: Gathering Evidence for a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska
Your personal testimony is evidence. However, the more supporting material you provide, the stronger your request will be. Courts in Alaska may consider the following types of evidence in Stalking Protective Order cases:
Evidence Type 1: Police Reports or Criminal Cases
If you reported the stalking to law enforcement, include copies of police reports or information about any pending criminal cases. Judges give weight to official reports that document stalking behavior.
Evidence Type 2: Written or Digital Communications
Provide texts, emails, letters, or social media messages that show repeated unwanted contact, threats, or harassment. Screenshots, printouts, and message logs can help demonstrate a pattern of stalking.
Evidence Type 3: Surveillance or Location Tracking Proof
If the stalker followed you, provide evidence such as GPS data, security camera footage, photos, or records showing the stalker appeared at your home, workplace, or other places you frequent.
Evidence Type 4: Witness Testimony or Affidavits
Friends, neighbors, coworkers, or others who saw the stalking behavior—or its effects on you—may submit written statements or testify in court. Their observations strengthen your case.
Evidence Type 5: Call Logs or Voicemails
Include records of repeated phone calls or voicemails from the stalker. Provide details such as:
The number called from
The date and time of the calls
Frequency of calls or messages
Content of the calls, especially if threatening or harassing
Step 2
You: Take Online Screening
Determine if your situation is suitable for applying for a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska by taking a short screening. You can begin by entering your location or community to find the nearest court or advocacy resources.
Step 3
You: Create Case Documents - "Packet"
After the screening, this website will guide you through the next steps to create your case documents.
Just for your knowledge: In order to apply for a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Alaska, you must complete and submit official Alaska court forms. These forms ask about your situation, the stalking incidents, and the people involved.
The most important form is the Petition for Stalking Protective Order, which explains to the court why protection is needed and what specific protections you are requesting.
Step 4
You: File with the Court: How to File a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska
Alaska allows you to file a Petition for a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in person at your local courthouse. You may file in the judicial district where you or the respondent lives, or where the stalking took place.
To formally request court protection after stalking, you must complete and submit the Petition for Stalking Protective Order to the Clerk of Court. This process is called filing.
Filing options in Alaska:
In Person: File your petition with the Clerk of Court at the nearest courthouse. Court staff can provide forms and explain the filing process, though they cannot give legal advice.
Remote Options: Some Alaska courts may allow filing by fax, mail, or email, but procedures vary by location. Contact your local court for details.
SPO cases are filed in the Alaska Superior Court or District Court, depending on the location. Once your petition is accepted, the court assigns a case number to track your case.
Step 5
Judge Issues a Temporary Order
Based on the information and evidence you provide, a judge in Alaska may issue a Temporary Stalking Protective Order (SPO) the same day you file your petition. This type of order is often called an ex parte order, and it is designed to provide immediate protection until a full court hearing can be held.
If the judge determines that the situation is less urgent or that more information is needed, they may take additional time to review your petition before deciding whether to issue a temporary order.
A judge may deny your request for a temporary order if:
There are no legal grounds for a Stalking Protective Order,
The petition is incomplete, or
The court does not have jurisdiction (for example, the stalking incidents or the respondent are outside Alaska).
Even if a temporary order is denied, the judge may still schedule a hearing so that both you and the respondent have the opportunity to appear in court and present your sides of the case.
Step 6
Law Enforcement: Delivers Temporary Order to the Respondent
Once a judge issues a Temporary Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Alaska, it must be officially delivered (served) to the respondent before it becomes legally enforceable. Until the respondent is served, law enforcement cannot enforce the order.
After the order is served, any violation—such as following you, contacting you, monitoring you, or making threats—may result in the respondent’s arrest and possible criminal charges.
Step 7
You, Respondent: Attend Court Hearing
After a Temporary Stalking Protective Order (SPO) is issued and served, the court schedules a full hearing, usually within 20 days. At this hearing, both you (the petitioner) and the respondent may attend, present evidence, and give testimony.
The judge will review:
Evidence from both sides
Witness testimony
Any new incidents since the temporary order was issued
If the judge finds enough proof of stalking and an ongoing need for protection, a Final (Long-Term) Stalking Protective Order will be issued.
This final order may:
Be valid for up to one year, or
Include specific protections tailored to your situation
If you (the petitioner) don’t attend the hearing, your case may be dismissed. If the respondent doesn’t attend, the judge may still issue the final order without their input.
Step 8
You: Collect the Final Stalking Protective Order
If the judge issues a Final (Long-Term) Stalking Protective Order (SPO) after the hearing, you will receive an official, signed copy of the order. Be sure to collect a paper copy from the Clerk’s Office before leaving the courthouse.
The order will explain:
The specific protections granted to you
Any restrictions placed on the respondent (such as no contact or staying away from your home, work, or school)
The duration of the order (up to one year)
Keep this copy in a safe but accessible place, as you may need to show it to law enforcement, your workplace, your school, or other institutions as part of your safety plan.
FAQs
Court Forms Created This website guides you through all the topics required to complete your Stalking Protective Order documents and file your case.
Core Forms
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Petition For Stalking Protective Order
- Request For Service
- Confidential Law Enforcement Information Sheet