Section 47.12.020. Jurisdiction.

   (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.

Authorities

47.12.022;47.12.025;47.12.040;47.12.060;47.12.065;47.12.155;47.12.160;47.12.450;47.12.990;47.14.025;47.14.990

Notes

References

7 AAC 55.640
AS 47.12.022 Applicability; inclusion of certain persons as minors.
AS 47.12.025 Special provisions for certain persons considered to be minors.
AS 47.12.040 Investigation and petition.
AS 47.12.060 Informal action to adjust matter.
AS 47.12.065 Dual sentencing provisions.
AS 47.12.155 Parental or guardian accountability and participation.
AS 47.12.160 Retention of jurisdiction over minor.
AS 47.12.450 Community dispute resolution centers for matters involving minors.
AS 47.12.990 Definitions.
AS 47.14.025 Applicability; inclusions of certain persons as minors.
AS 47.14.990 Definitions.

History

(Sec. 46 ch 59 SLA 1996; am Sec. 1 ch 70 SLA 2005)