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Overview Under Alaska Statute § 18.65.850, courts must schedule a stalking protective order hearing within a limited and clearly defined timeframe. If a judge grants a temporary (ex parte) order, the law requires that a full hearing occur within 20 days of filing. This rapid timeline ensures victims receive prompt judicial review while respondents obtain…

Overview A Stalking Protective Order (SPO) under Alaska Statute § 18.65.850 is a vital legal safeguard for individuals who have experienced repeated, unwanted contact that causes fear of death or physical injury. While protective orders are powerful, they also have important limitations that petitioners must understand. These limitations arise from constitutional rights, enforcement logistics, evidentiary…

Overview The Cost of a Stalking Protective Order in Alaska is a topic of practical importance for victims seeking safety while managing financial constraints. Fortunately, Alaska law ensures that filing for a protective order—whether for stalking, sexual assault, or harassment—remains completely free of charge. Under Alaska Statute § 18.65.850, all forms, filings, and services related…

Overview A Stalking Protective Order is a civil court remedy under Alaska Statute § 18.65.850 that allows individuals facing repeated unwanted contact or threats to obtain legally enforceable protection. It is designed for situations that do not necessarily involve family or household members—covering acquaintances, neighbors, coworkers, or strangers whose conduct meets the statutory definition of…

Overview An Ex Parte Protective Order in Alaska is an emergency court order that provides immediate protection to a stalking victim before the respondent has been notified or appeared in court. Authorized by Alaska Statute § 18.65.850 (b), it allows a judge to issue temporary restrictions—such as no contact, stay-away zones, or firearm surrender—when a…

Overview The Alaska Court System Form CIV-752—titled Petition for Stalking Protective Order—is the official document individuals use to request a court-issued order prohibiting stalking or repeated unwanted contact. This form operationalizes Alaska Statute § 18.65.850, which authorizes courts to provide immediate and long-term protection for victims of stalking or sexual-assault-type harassment. The CIV-752 petition is…

Overview Alaska Statute § 18.65.850 establishes the authority of Alaska courts to issue Stalking Protective Orders (SPOs)—civil orders that prohibit individuals who engage in stalking from contacting or approaching the victim. This law exists to prevent continued harassment and to provide immediate and long-term safety remedies without requiring the victim to first secure a criminal…

Overview A Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Alaska is a civil court order designed to stop a pattern of stalking—repeated nonconsensual contact that creates reasonable fear. The process typically begins with an emergency (ex parte) request based on your sworn petition and proceeds to a noticed hearing where a judge can issue a long‑term order.…

Overview A Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Alaska is a court order that protects a person who has been the victim of stalking or repeated unwanted contact that causes fear. Alaska Statute AS 18.65.850 governs the issuance of these orders. A stalking protective order can be sought in any Alaska District or Superior Court and…