Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 12.35.120 (2026)
Definition of search warrant
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Sec. 12.35.120. Definition of search warrant.
A search warrant is an order in writing, signed by a judge or magistrate or signed at the direction of a judicial officer in accordance with AS 12.35.015, directed to a peace officer, commanding the peace officer to search for personal property and bring it before the judge or magistrate.
Chapter 36. Disposition of Recovered or Seized Property; Preservation of Evidence.
Article 1. Property Disposition.
A search warrant is an order in writing, signed by a judge or magistrate or signed at the direction of a judicial officer in accordance with AS 12.35.015, directed to a peace officer, commanding the peace officer to search for personal property and bring it before the judge or magistrate.
Chapter 36. Disposition of Recovered or Seized Property; Preservation of Evidence.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1993–1999 · leading case: Johnson v. Johnson, 849 P.2d 1361 (Alaska 1993).
Johnson v. Johnson, 849 P.2d 1361 (Alaska 1993). “” AS 12.35.120. Once the property is seized, the peace officer must inventory the property, and return the warrant and the inventory promptly to the court.”
Bohanan v. State, 992 P.2d 596 (Alaska Ct. App. 1999). “He relies on AS 12.35.120, which defines “search warrant” as a written order, signed by or at the direction of a judicial officer, “directed to a peace officer, commanding the peace officer to search for personal property and bring it before the judge”.”
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