Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.125 (2026)
Distribution of child sexual abuse material
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Sec. 11.61.125. Distribution of child sexual abuse material.
(a) A person commits the crime of distribution of child sexual abuse material if the person distributes in this state or advertises, promotes, solicits, or offers to distribute in this state any material that is proscribed under AS 11.61.127.
(b) This section does not apply to acts that are an integral part of the exhibition or performance of a motion picture if the acts are performed within the scope of employment by a motion picture operator or projectionist employed by the owner or manager of a theater or other place for the showing of motion pictures, unless the motion picture operator or projectionist
(1) has a financial interest in the theater or place in which employed; or
(2) causes the performance or motion picture to be performed or exhibited without the consent of the manager or owner of the theater or other place of showing.
(c) The possession of 100 or more films, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recordings, photographs, negatives, slides, books, newspapers, magazines, or other materials, including a combination of these items totaling 100 or more, is prima facie evidence of distribution and intent to distribute under (a) of this section.
(d) In this section, “distribution” includes the following, whether or not for monetary or other consideration: delivering, selling, renting, leasing, lending, giving, circulating, exhibiting, presenting, providing, exchanging, placing on a computer network or computer system, and providing billing collection, or other ancillary services for or otherwise supporting these activities.
(e) Distribution of child sexual abuse material is a
(1) class B felony; or
(2) class A felony if the person has been previously convicted of distribution of child sexual abuse material in this jurisdiction or a similar crime in this or another jurisdiction.
(a) A person commits the crime of distribution of child sexual abuse material if the person distributes in this state or advertises, promotes, solicits, or offers to distribute in this state any material that is proscribed under AS 11.61.127.
(b) This section does not apply to acts that are an integral part of the exhibition or performance of a motion picture if the acts are performed within the scope of employment by a motion picture operator or projectionist employed by the owner or manager of a theater or other place for the showing of motion pictures, unless the motion picture operator or projectionist
(1) has a financial interest in the theater or place in which employed; or
(2) causes the performance or motion picture to be performed or exhibited without the consent of the manager or owner of the theater or other place of showing.
(c) The possession of 100 or more films, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recordings, photographs, negatives, slides, books, newspapers, magazines, or other materials, including a combination of these items totaling 100 or more, is prima facie evidence of distribution and intent to distribute under (a) of this section.
(d) In this section, “distribution” includes the following, whether or not for monetary or other consideration: delivering, selling, renting, leasing, lending, giving, circulating, exhibiting, presenting, providing, exchanging, placing on a computer network or computer system, and providing billing collection, or other ancillary services for or otherwise supporting these activities.
(e) Distribution of child sexual abuse material is a
(1) class B felony; or
(2) class A felony if the person has been previously convicted of distribution of child sexual abuse material in this jurisdiction or a similar crime in this or another jurisdiction.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1987–2026 · leading case: United States v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285 (2008).
United States v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285 (2008). “, Alaska Stat. § 11.61.125 (d) (2006), Del.”
Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 (1987). “See Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.61.125 (1983); Me.”
State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). “[28] AS 11.61.125(c) provides: The possession of 100 or more films, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recordings, photographs, negatives, slides, books, newspapers, magazines, or other materials, including a combination of these items totaling 100 or more, is prima…”
Doe v. State, Dep't of Pub. Saf., 92 P.3d 398 (Alaska 2004). “460 if the indecent exposure is before a person under 16 years of age and the offender has a previous conviction for that offense; (v) AS 11.61.125 or 11.61.127; (vi) AS 11.66.”
Brown v. State, 404 P.3d 191 (Alaska Ct. App. 2017). “] 1 AS 11.61.125 and AS 11.61.127, respectively.”
John Doe v. Dep't of Pub. Saf., 444 P.3d 116 (Alaska 2019). “100(7)(C)(v) ; AS 11.61.125 ; AS 11.61.127 ; AS 11.61.128.”
Rowe v. Burton, 884 F. Supp. 1372 (D. Alaska 1994). “AS 11.61.125. 8 . AS 11.66.110. 9 . Docket Numbers 3 and 2, respectively.”
State v. Gonzales, 121 P.3d 822 (Alaska Ct. App. 2005). “The State has not cited a case that permits a judge to consider lesser sanctions than dismissal of the charge when there is prejudicial pre-accusation delay nor have we found such a case. Conclusion The judgment of the superior court is AFFIRMED.”
Harris v. State, 790 P.2d 1379 (Alaska Ct. App. 1990). “A sentencing court might be justified in finding that a violation of AS 11.41.-455 that involved nothing more than nude photography of a person under age eighteen was “least serious” if the concerns voiced in New York v.”
Keone Jason Lee v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2022). “A grand jury later indicted Lee on one count of distribution of child pornography under AS 11.61.125(a). The State agreed to sever the count for purposes of trial, and later dismissed the charge.”
Latham v. Acton (D. Alaska 2019). “455, AS 11.61.125, or 11.61.128, repeatedly sends to another person, publishes, or distributes electronic or printed photographs, pictures, or films that show the genitals of any person.”
Brandon Michael Dale McGuffey v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2026). “2 Former AS 11.61.125(a) (2014). 3 See State v. Ranstead, 421 P.”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.61.125(a) — 3 cases
State v. Gonzales, 121 P.3d 822 (Alaska Ct. App. 2005). “The State has not cited a case that permits a judge to consider lesser sanctions than dismissal of the charge when there is prejudicial pre-accusation delay nor have we found such a case. Conclusion The judgment of the superior court is AFFIRMED.”
Keone Jason Lee v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2022). “A grand jury later indicted Lee on one count of distribution of child pornography under AS 11.61.125(a). The State agreed to sever the count for purposes of trial, and later dismissed the charge.”
Brandon Michael Dale McGuffey v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2026). “2 Former AS 11.61.125(a) (2014). 3 See State v. Ranstead, 421 P.”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.61.125(c) — 2 cases
State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). “[28] AS 11.61.125(c) provides: The possession of 100 or more films, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recordings, photographs, negatives, slides, books, newspapers, magazines, or other materials, including a combination of these items totaling 100 or more, is prima…”
Harris v. State, 790 P.2d 1379 (Alaska Ct. App. 1990). “A sentencing court might be justified in finding that a violation of AS 11.41.-455 that involved nothing more than nude photography of a person under age eighteen was “least serious” if the concerns voiced in New York v.”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.61.125(e)(1) — 1 case
State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). “[28] AS 11.61.125(c) provides: The possession of 100 or more films, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recordings, photographs, negatives, slides, books, newspapers, magazines, or other materials, including a combination of these items totaling 100 or more, is prima…”
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