Alaska

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 10:47 pmOverview Long-term Sexual Assault Protective Orders (SAPOs) in Alaska are generally effective for one year. If risk continues, the protected person can ask the court to extend the order. Extensions require filing the correct request form, ensuring the respondent gets legal notice, and attending a hearing where…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 10:19 pmOverview Alaska law provides different protective orders depending on the relationship between the parties and the type of conduct. A Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO), issued under AS 18.65.850, applies when a person has been sexually assaulted or stalked, regardless of relationship to the offender. A Domestic…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 09:56 pmOverview Sexual Assault Protective Orders (SAPOs) in Alaska, authorized under AS 18.65.850–.870, are crucial legal remedies for survivors of stalking and sexual assault. While they provide immediate relief and enforceable boundaries, there are risks and challenges in obtaining, enforcing, and maintaining them. These risks involve legal hurdles,…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 09:33 pmOverview While a Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) under Alaska law provides important civil safeguards, it also has legal and practical limits. A SAPO is a civil remedy—not a criminal conviction—so it cannot itself punish past conduct; it sets court-ordered boundaries going forward. Its effectiveness depends on…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 09:17 pmOverview This article provides a clear step-by-step guide to obtaining a Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) in Alaska, from initial safety actions through filing, hearing, enforcement, and follow-up. Use the Alaska Court System’s Civil Protective Order Wizard or the official forms (CIV-750, CIV-751) to streamline the process.…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 08:41 pmOverview The cost and time involved in obtaining a Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) in Alaska vary depending on jurisdiction, court backlog, and whether a hearing is contested. Critically, Alaska does not charge a filing fee to start a stalking/sexual-assault protective order under AS 18.65.850–.870, though you…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 08:28 pmOverview The CIV-750 packet is the official Alaska Court System form for requesting a Sexual Assault Protective Order (or combined stalking/sexual assault protective order). It is available as a PDF from the Alaska Court System’s forms library. The packet includes: The Petition for Sexual Assault Protective Order…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 08:15 pmOverview A Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) in Alaska is a civil protective order available under the statutes governing protective orders for stalking and sexual assault (see AS 18.65.850). Under Alaska law, a petitioner may seek protection from a respondent alleged to have committed sexual assault or…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 07:59 pmOverview Under Alaska law, a person may petition for a Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) when they have been a victim of sexual assault and need civil protection, even if the respondent is not a household member. The Alaska Court System provides official forms and instructions on…

Recently updated on October 8th, 2025 at 07:42 pmOverview In Alaska, a person who reasonably believes they have been the victim of sexual assault or sexual stalking may seek protection through a Sexual Assault Protective Order (SAPO) under AS 18.65.850 et seq. A SAPO is a civil remedy that can provide immediate, enforceable restrictions—including emergency…