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Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100 (2026)

Protective orders: eligible petitioners; relief

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Sec. 18.66.100. Protective orders: eligible petitioners; relief.
 (a) A person who is or has been a victim of a crime involving domestic violence may file a petition in the district or superior court for a protective order against a household member. A parent, guardian, or other representative appointed by the court under this section may file a petition for a protective order on behalf of a minor. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney to represent the minor. Notwithstanding AS 25.24.310 or this section, the office of public advocacy may not be appointed as a guardian ad litem or attorney for a minor in a petition filed under this section unless the petition has been filed on behalf of the minor.

 (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days' notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the respondent's right to appear and be heard, either in person or by an attorney. If the court finds by a preponderance of evidence that the respondent has committed a crime involving domestic violence against the petitioner, regardless of whether the respondent appears at the hearing, the court may order any relief available under (c) of this section. The provisions of a protective order issued under
     (1) (c)(1) of this section are effective until further order of the court;

     (2) (c)(2) — (16) of this section are effective for one year unless earlier dissolved by court order.

 (c) A protective order under this section may
     (1) prohibit the respondent from threatening to commit or committing domestic violence, stalking, or harassment;

     (2) prohibit the respondent from telephoning, contacting, or otherwise communicating directly or indirectly with the petitioner;

     (3) remove and exclude the respondent from the residence of the petitioner, regardless of ownership of the residence;

     (4) direct the respondent to stay away from the residence, school, or place of employment of the petitioner or any specified place frequented by the petitioner or any designated household member;

     (5) prohibit the respondent from entering a propelled vehicle in the possession of or occupied by the petitioner;

     (6) prohibit the respondent from using or possessing a deadly weapon if the court finds the respondent was in the actual possession of or used a weapon during the commission of domestic violence;

     (7) direct the respondent to surrender any firearm owned or possessed by the respondent if the court finds that the respondent was in the actual possession of or used a firearm during the commission of the domestic violence;

     (8) request a peace officer to accompany the petitioner to the petitioner's residence to ensure that the petitioner
          (A) safely obtains possession of the petitioner's residence, vehicle, or personal items; and

          (B) is able to safely remove a vehicle or personal items from the petitioner's residence;

     (9) award temporary custody of a minor child to the petitioner and may arrange for visitation with a minor child if the safety of the child and the petitioner can be protected; if visitation is allowed, the court may order visitation under the conditions provided in AS 25.20.061;

     (10) give the petitioner possession and use of a vehicle and other essential personal items, including a pet, regardless of ownership of the items;

     (11) prohibit the respondent from consuming controlled substances;

     (12) require the respondent to pay support for the petitioner, a minor child in the care of the petitioner, or a pet in the care of the petitioner if there is an independent legal obligation of the respondent to support the petitioner, child, or pet;

     (13) require the respondent to reimburse the petitioner or other person for expenses associated with the domestic violence, including medical expenses, counseling, shelter, and repair or replacement of damaged property;

     (14) require the respondent to pay costs and fees incurred by the petitioner in bringing the action under this chapter;

     (15) order the respondent, at the respondent's expense, to participate in (A) a program for the rehabilitation of perpetrators of domestic violence that meets the standards set by, and that is approved by, the Department of Corrections under AS 44.28.020(b), or (B) treatment for the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, or both; a protective order under this section may not require a respondent to participate in a program for the rehabilitation of perpetrators of domestic violence unless the program meets the standards set by, and that is approved by, the Department of Corrections under AS 44.28.020(b);

     (16) order other relief the court determines necessary to protect the petitioner or any household member.

 (d) If the court issues a protective order under this section, it shall
     (1) make reasonable efforts to ensure that the order is understood by the petitioner and by the respondent, if present; and

     (2) have the order delivered to the appropriate local law enforcement agency for expedited service and for entry into the central registry of protective orders under AS 18.65.540.

 (e) A court may not deny a petition for a protective order under this section solely because
     (1) there is a lapse of time between an act of domestic violence and the filing of the petition;

     (2) the act of domestic violence was the basis for a previous protective order; or

     (3) a court previously found that the incident was a crime of domestic violence committed against the petitioner but declined to order relief under this section, if the petition alleges a change in circumstances since the court's previous finding.

 (f) Within 30 days before, or within 60 days after, the expiration of a protective order issued or extended under (b)(2) of this section, a petitioner may petition the court for an extension of the protective order. The court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days' notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the respondent's right to appear and be heard, either in person or through an attorney. If the court finds that an extension of the provisions of the order is necessary to protect the petitioner from domestic violence, regardless of whether the respondent appears at the hearing, the court may extend the provisions of the order. An extension granted under this subsection is effective for one year unless earlier dissolved by court order. If the court grants an extension before the protective order expires, the extension takes effect on the day the protective order would have expired.




Notes of Decisions
Cited in 63 cases (18 in the last 5 years), 1998–2026 · leading case: Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006).
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). · cites it 19× “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). · cites it 35× “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 8× “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
Morris v. Horn, 219 P.3d 198 (Alaska 2009). · cites it 5× “140 12 and AS 18.66.100, submitting another affidavit alleging that Morris physically, verbally, and sexually assaulted and threatened her.”
McComas v. Kirn, 105 P.3d 1130 (Alaska 2005). · cites it 7× “482(a)(1), "[a] person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $500…”
State v. Strane, 61 P.3d 1284 (Alaska 2003). · cites it 7× “DISCUSSION 4 Paragraphs (l)-(7) of AS 18.66.100(c) allow a protective order issued in response to a domestic violence petition to restrict the respondent’s contact with the petitioner in seven ways.”
Stephan P. v. Cecilia A., 464 P.3d 266 (Alaska 2020). · cites it 4× “2 The district 2 AS 18.66.100(a) allows a parent whose minor child is a victim of domestic violence to petition for an order protecting the child against a household member.”
Lashbrook v. Lashbrook, 957 P.2d 326 (Alaska 1998). · cites it 4× “The ultimate focus of the custody modification statute is the best interests of the children.”
J.M.R. v. S.T.R., 15 P.3d 253 (Alaska 2001). · cites it 9× “On November 17, 1999, Julia petitioned the superior court for a long-term domestic violence protective order against Stuart and Constance under AS 18.66.100 2 and an emergeney twenty-day protective order under AS 18.”
Ruerup v. Ruerup, 408 P.3d 1203 (Alaska 2018). · cites it 4× “’” 15 This conclusion is reinforced by AS 18.66.100, which sets out the provisions a long-term protective order may contain.”
Parks v. Parks, 214 P.3d 295 (Alaska 2009). · cites it 2× “" AS 18.66.100(c) provides in part: "(c) A protective order under this section may .”
Sarah D. v. John D., 352 P.3d 419 (Alaska 2015). · cites it 2× “John's protective order against Sarah does not appear in the record, although his request to dissolve it because he no longer feared her does.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(a) — 13 cases
Wee v. Eggener, 225 P.3d 1120 (Alaska 2010).
Morris v. Horn, 219 P.3d 198 (Alaska 2009). “140 12 and AS 18.66.100, submitting another affidavit alleging that Morris physically, verbally, and sexually assaulted and threatened her.”
Stephan P. v. Cecilia A., 464 P.3d 266 (Alaska 2020). “2 The district 2 AS 18.66.100(a) allows a parent whose minor child is a victim of domestic violence to petition for an order protecting the child against a household member.”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Anderson v. State, 436 P.3d 1071 (Alaska Ct. App. 2018).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(b) — 18 cases
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Olson v. State, 77 P.3d 15 (Alaska Ct. App. 2003).
Stephan P. v. Cecilia A., 464 P.3d 266 (Alaska 2020). “2 The district 2 AS 18.66.100(a) allows a parent whose minor child is a victim of domestic violence to petition for an order protecting the child against a household member.”
Lashbrook v. Lashbrook, 957 P.2d 326 (Alaska 1998). “The ultimate focus of the custody modification statute is the best interests of the children.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(b)(1) — 5 cases
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
McComas v. Kirn, 105 P.3d 1130 (Alaska 2005). “482(a)(1), "[a] person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $500…”
Ruerup v. Ruerup, 408 P.3d 1203 (Alaska 2018). “’” 15 This conclusion is reinforced by AS 18.66.100, which sets out the provisions a long-term protective order may contain.”
Ruerup v. Ruerup (Alaska 2018).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(b)(2) — 6 cases
McComas v. Kirn, 105 P.3d 1130 (Alaska 2005). “482(a)(1), "[a] person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $500…”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Ruerup v. Ruerup, 408 P.3d 1203 (Alaska 2018). “’” 15 This conclusion is reinforced by AS 18.66.100, which sets out the provisions a long-term protective order may contain.”
Ruerup v. Ruerup (Alaska 2018).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c) — 11 cases
State v. Strane, 61 P.3d 1284 (Alaska 2003). “DISCUSSION 4 Paragraphs (l)-(7) of AS 18.66.100(c) allow a protective order issued in response to a domestic violence petition to restrict the respondent’s contact with the petitioner in seven ways.”
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
Parks v. Parks, 214 P.3d 295 (Alaska 2009). “" AS 18.66.100(c) provides in part: "(c) A protective order under this section may .”
Weinberger v. Weinmeister, 268 P.3d 305 (Alaska 2012).
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(1) — 16 cases
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Limeres v. Limeres, 320 P.3d 291 (Alaska 2014).
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Parks v. Parks, 214 P.3d 295 (Alaska 2009). “" AS 18.66.100(c) provides in part: "(c) A protective order under this section may .”
Sarah D. v. John D., 352 P.3d 419 (Alaska 2015). “John's protective order against Sarah does not appear in the record, although his request to dissolve it because he no longer feared her does.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(13) — 1 case
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(14) — 8 cases
Stephan P. v. Cecilia A., 464 P.3d 266 (Alaska 2020). “2 The district 2 AS 18.66.100(a) allows a parent whose minor child is a victim of domestic violence to petition for an order protecting the child against a household member.”
Lee-Magana v. Carpenter, 375 P.3d 60 (Alaska 2016).
Jacob G. v. Savanah F., 545 P.3d 885 (Alaska 2024).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(15) — 1 case
Don L. Baker v. State of Alaska, 538 P.3d 1023 (Alaska Ct. App. 2023).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(16) — 4 cases
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Reed v. Parrish, 286 P.3d 1054 (Alaska 2012).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(2) — 7 cases
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Sarah D. v. John D., 352 P.3d 419 (Alaska 2015). “John's protective order against Sarah does not appear in the record, although his request to dissolve it because he no longer feared her does.”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
Pastos v. State, 194 P.3d 387 (Alaska 2008).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(3) — 3 cases
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
Reed v. Parrish, 286 P.3d 1054 (Alaska 2012).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(4) — 2 cases
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(6) — 2 cases
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(7) — 1 case
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(9) — 5 cases
Lashbrook v. Lashbrook, 957 P.2d 326 (Alaska 1998). “The ultimate focus of the custody modification statute is the best interests of the children.”
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
J.M.R. v. S.T.R., 15 P.3d 253 (Alaska 2001). “On November 17, 1999, Julia petitioned the superior court for a long-term domestic violence protective order against Stuart and Constance under AS 18.66.100 2 and an emergeney twenty-day protective order under AS 18.”
Barton D. v. Catalina D (Alaska 2023).
Jmr v. Str, 15 P.3d 253 (Alaska 2001).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(l) — 2 cases
State v. Strane, 61 P.3d 1284 (Alaska 2003). “DISCUSSION 4 Paragraphs (l)-(7) of AS 18.66.100(c) allow a protective order issued in response to a domestic violence petition to restrict the respondent’s contact with the petitioner in seven ways.”
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(d)(1) — 1 case
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(e) — 3 cases
Whalen v. Whalen, 425 P.3d 150 (Alaska 2018). “It instead exercised its discretion in issuing a different remedy, discretion that AS 18.66.100 gives the court. 26 When circumstances changed, the court was free to again exercise its discretion and grant the protective order.”
McComas v. Kirn, 105 P.3d 1130 (Alaska 2005). “482(a)(1), "[a] person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $500…”
Kirk A. v. Barbara T. (Alaska 2021).
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(e)(1) — 1 case
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(e)(16) — 1 case
Cooper v. Cooper, 144 P.3d 451 (Alaska 2006). “100 in the form that it was in when the acts in question in this case took place provided in relevant part: (b) When a petition for a protective order is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing and provide at least 10 days’ notice to the respondent of the hearing and of the…”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(e)(2) — 1 case
State v. Strane, 61 P.3d 1284 (Alaska 2003). “DISCUSSION 4 Paragraphs (l)-(7) of AS 18.66.100(c) allow a protective order issued in response to a domestic violence petition to restrict the respondent’s contact with the petitioner in seven ways.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(e)(l) — 1 case
Williams v. State, 151 P.3d 460 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006). “020 or certain provisions of AS 18.66.100(c) — if those conditions are needed to protect the victim or others or to ensure the accused’s appearance in court.”
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