Section 11.41.255. Definition of serious physical injury for offenses against children under 12 under AS 11.41.200 - 11.41.250.

Notwithstanding the definition of "serious physical injury" in AS 11.81.900(b), for the purpose of an offense against a child under 12 years of age under AS 11.41.200 - 11.41.250, unless the context requires otherwise, "serious physical injury" means
        (1) physical injury caused by an act performed under circumstances that create a substantial risk of death; or
        (2) physical injury that terminates a pregnancy or causes
             (A) serious disfigurement;
             (B) serious impairment of health by extensive bruising or other injury that would cause a reasonable person to seek medical attention for the child from a health care professional in the form of diagnosis or treatment;
             (C) serious impediment of blood circulation or breathing; or
             (D) protracted loss or impairment of the function of a body member or organ.

Authorities

11.41.200

Notes

History

(Sec. 2 ch 70 SLA 2012)