(a) Proceedings relating to a minor under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when the minor is alleged to be or may be determined by a court to be a delinquent minor as a result of violating a criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, proceedings relating to a person who is 18 years of age or over are governed by this chapter if the person is alleged to have committed a violation of the criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state, the violation occurred when the person was under 18 years of age, and the period of limitation under AS 12.10 has not expired.
(c) The provisions of this chapter apply to the detention and care of a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of a criminal law of the state or local government, subject to the provisions of AS 47.12.030(a), 47.12.100, and 47.12.105.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Article 1. Juvenile Delinquency.
Sec. 47.12.010. Goal and purposes of chapter.
Sec. 47.12.022. Applicability; inclusion of certain persons as minors.
Sec. 47.12.025. Special provisions for certain persons considered to be minors.
Sec. 47.12.030. Provisions inapplicable.
Sec. 47.12.040. Investigation and petition.
Sec. 47.12.050. Notice to and involvement of parent or guardian.
Sec. 47.12.060. Informal action to adjust matter.
Sec. 47.12.065. Dual sentencing provisions.
Sec. 47.12.070. Summons and custody of minor.
Sec. 47.12.080. Release of minor.
Sec. 47.12.090. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.
Sec. 47.12.100. Waiver of jurisdiction.
Sec. 47.12.105. Detention of minors waived into adult court.
Sec. 47.12.120. Judgments and orders.
Sec. 47.12.130. Predisposition hearing reports.
Sec. 47.12.140. Court dispositional order.
Sec. 47.12.150. Legal custody, guardianship, and residual parental rights and responsibilities.
Sec. 47.12.155. Parental or guardian accountability and participation.
Sec. 47.12.160. Retention of jurisdiction over minor.
Sec. 47.12.170. Enforcement of restitution.
Sec. 47.12.180. Effect of adjudication.
Sec. 47.12.200. Arrest of a minor.
Sec. 47.12.210. Fingerprinting of minors.
Sec. 47.12.220. Appointment of guardian or custodian.
Sec. 47.12.230. Support of minor.
Sec. 47.12.240. Detention of minors.
Sec. 47.12.250. Temporary detention and detention hearing.
Sec. 47.12.255. Placement in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers.