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Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010 (2026)
Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support
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Sec. 47.10.010. Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support.
(a) Proceedings relating to a child under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter when the child is alleged to be or may be determined by the court to be a child in need of aid under AS 47.10.011.
(b) In a controversy concerning custody of a child under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian of the person and property of a child, may appoint an attorney to represent the legal interests of the child, and may order support from either or both parents. Custody of a child may be given to the department and payment of support money to the department may be ordered by a court.
(a) Proceedings relating to a child under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter when the child is alleged to be or may be determined by the court to be a child in need of aid under AS 47.10.011.
(b) In a controversy concerning custody of a child under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian of the person and property of a child, may appoint an attorney to represent the legal interests of the child, and may order support from either or both parents. Custody of a child may be given to the department and payment of support money to the department may be ordered by a court.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 159
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1970–2025 · leading case: Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996).
Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “[1] AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor .”
N.A. v. State, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor (2) to be a child in need of aid as a…”
Matter of SD, Jr., 549 P.2d 1190 (Alaska 1976). “were observed to be very intoxicated for the past 4 days which brings minor under purview of AS 47.10.010, subsec. (5)[(a)(5)] lacks proper parental care by reason of faults and habits of his parents.”
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
E.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 959 P.2d 766 (Alaska 1998). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were…”
Nao v. State, 953 P.2d 522 (Alaska Ct. App. 1998). “020 (the successor to former AS 47.10.010) specifies which offenses are to be prosecuted as delinquency matters: Jurisdiction.”
Or v. State, Dhss, 968 P.2d 93 (Alaska 1998). “Pursuant to this statute, the court first determines if there is clear and convincing evidence for a CINA adjudication based on one of the six grounds stated in AS 47.10.010[ (a)(1)-(6) ]. See Nada A. v.”
R.J.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 973 P.2d 79 (Alaska 1999). “At the time of trial in this case, CINA status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. The legislature later repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered as AS 47.”
AM v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “" When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
E.H. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 23 P.3d 1186 (Alaska 2001). “She insists that the superior court exceeded its authority by entertaining CINA proceedings not permitted by AS 47.10.010. In a brief joined by the department, the guardian ad litem contends that the superior court correctly exercised subject matter jurisdiction.”
State, Dept. of Health & Soc. Servs., Off. of Child.'s Servs. v. Michelle P, 411 P.3d 576 (Alaska 2018). “990(4) defines a "child in need of aid" as "a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under AS 47.10.010 and 47.10.011." 23 From the plain meaning of both statutes, the superior court's jurisdiction or authority to hear and decide CINA proceedings thus depends…”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(1) — 1 case
LAM v. State, 547 P.2d 827 (Alaska 1976).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(11) — 2 cases
R.G. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 43 P.3d 145 (Alaska 2002).
Rg v. State, Dhss, Dfys, 43 P.3d 145 (Alaska 2002).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(2) — 1 case
Webber v. Webber, 706 P.2d 329 (Alaska Ct. App. 1985).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(4) — 2 cases
J.S. v. State, 50 P.3d 388 (Alaska 2002).
JS v. State, 50 P.3d 388 (Alaska 2002).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(6) — 1 case
Or v. State, Dhss, 968 P.2d 93 (Alaska 1998). “Pursuant to this statute, the court first determines if there is clear and convincing evidence for a CINA adjudication based on one of the six grounds stated in AS 47.10.010[ (a)(1)-(6) ]. See Nada A. v.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a) — 32 cases
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
Matter of SD, Jr., 549 P.2d 1190 (Alaska 1976). “were observed to be very intoxicated for the past 4 days which brings minor under purview of AS 47.10.010, subsec. (5)[(a)(5)] lacks proper parental care by reason of faults and habits of his parents.”
E.H. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 23 P.3d 1186 (Alaska 2001). “She insists that the superior court exceeded its authority by entertaining CINA proceedings not permitted by AS 47.10.010. In a brief joined by the department, the guardian ad litem contends that the superior court correctly exercised subject matter jurisdiction.”
AM v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “" When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
State, Dept. of Health & Soc. Servs., Off. of Child.'s Servs. v. Michelle P, 411 P.3d 576 (Alaska 2018). “990(4) defines a "child in need of aid" as "a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under AS 47.10.010 and 47.10.011." 23 From the plain meaning of both statutes, the superior court's jurisdiction or authority to hear and decide CINA proceedings thus depends…”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(1) — 27 cases
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
AM v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “" When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
Henson v. State, 576 P.2d 1352 (Alaska 1978).
Brakes v. State, 796 P.2d 1368 (Alaska Ct. App. 1990).
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(1)(A) — 1 case
Richard B. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 71 P.3d 811 (Alaska 2003).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(1)(C) — 2 cases
H.C. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 956 P.2d 477 (Alaska 1998).
Matter of HC, 956 P.2d 477 (Alaska 1998).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2) — 51 cases
Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “[1] AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor .”
N.A. v. State, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor (2) to be a child in need of aid as a…”
NADA A. v. State, 660 P.2d 436 (Alaska 1983).
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
State, Dept. of Health & Soc. Servs., Off. of Child.'s Servs. v. Michelle P, 411 P.3d 576 (Alaska 2018). “990(4) defines a "child in need of aid" as "a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under AS 47.10.010 and 47.10.011." 23 From the plain meaning of both statutes, the superior court's jurisdiction or authority to hear and decide CINA proceedings thus depends…”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(A) — 51 cases
Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “[1] AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor .”
N.A. v. State, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor (2) to be a child in need of aid as a…”
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
R.R. v. State, 919 P.2d 754 (Alaska 1996).
A.M. v. State, 891 P.2d 815 (Alaska 1995).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(A)(iii) — 3 cases
E.J.S. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 754 P.2d 749 (Alaska 1988).
H.C. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 956 P.2d 477 (Alaska 1998).
Matter of HC, 956 P.2d 477 (Alaska 1998).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(B) — 8 cases
Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “[1] AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor .”
N.A. v. State, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor (2) to be a child in need of aid as a…”
R.R. v. State, 919 P.2d 754 (Alaska 1996).
In re T.W.R., 887 P.2d 941 (Alaska 1994).
K.F. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 912 P.2d 1255 (Alaska 1996).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(C) — 22 cases
H.C. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 956 P.2d 477 (Alaska 1998).
F.T. v. State, 862 P.2d 857 (Alaska 1993).
Matter of SA, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “[1] AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor .”
N.A. v. State, 912 P.2d 1235 (Alaska 1996). “AS 47.10.010 provides in pertinent part: (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 court finds the minor (2) to be a child in need of aid as a…”
In re J. M., 573 P.2d 1376 (Alaska 1978).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(D) — 8 cases
A.H. v. State, 779 P.2d 1229 (Alaska 1989).
Cornwall v. State, 915 P.2d 640 (Alaska Ct. App. 1996).
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
Matter of TP, 838 P.2d 1236 (Alaska 1992).
L.P. v. State, 838 P.2d 1236 (Alaska 1992).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(F) — 15 cases
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
E.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 959 P.2d 766 (Alaska 1998). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were…”
R.J.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 973 P.2d 79 (Alaska 1999). “At the time of trial in this case, CINA status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. The legislature later repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered as AS 47.”
D.H. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 929 P.2d 650 (Alaska 1996).
T.B. v. State, 922 P.2d 271 (Alaska 1996).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(2)(a) — 2 cases
D.M. v. State, Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 995 P.2d 205 (Alaska 2000).
Dm v. Dfys, 995 P.2d 205 (Alaska 2000).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(3) — 10 cases
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
AM v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “" When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
Wagstaff v. Superior Court, Fam. Court Div., 535 P.2d 1220 (Alaska 1975).
E. L. L. v. State, 572 P.2d 786 (Alaska 1977).
In re J.A., 962 P.2d 173 (Alaska 1998).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(4) — 8 cases
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
L. A. M. v. State, 547 P.2d 827 (Alaska 1976).
E. L. L. v. State, 572 P.2d 786 (Alaska 1977).
AM v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “" When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
O.R. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 932 P.2d 1303 (Alaska 1997).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(5) — 9 cases
Matter of SD, Jr., 549 P.2d 1190 (Alaska 1976). “were observed to be very intoxicated for the past 4 days which brings minor under purview of AS 47.10.010, subsec. (5)[(a)(5)] lacks proper parental care by reason of faults and habits of his parents.”
Rowan B. v. State, Dept. of Health & Soc. Servs., Off. of Child.'s Servs., 320 P.3d 1152 (Alaska 2014).
In re J. M., 573 P.2d 1376 (Alaska 1978).
RITA T. v. State, 623 P.2d 344 (Alaska 1981).
L. A. M. v. State, 547 P.2d 827 (Alaska 1976).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(6) — 10 cases
Or v. State, Dhss, 968 P.2d 93 (Alaska 1998). “Pursuant to this statute, the court first determines if there is clear and convincing evidence for a CINA adjudication based on one of the six grounds stated in AS 47.10.010[ (a)(1)-(6) ]. See Nada A. v.”
R.J.M. v. State, 946 P.2d 855 (Alaska 1997). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered…”
V.D. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 991 P.2d 214 (Alaska 1999).
E.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 959 P.2d 766 (Alaska 1998). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were…”
R.J.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 973 P.2d 79 (Alaska 1999). “At the time of trial in this case, CINA status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. The legislature later repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered as AS 47.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a)(l) — 3 cases
E.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., Div. of Fam. & Youth Servs., 959 P.2d 766 (Alaska 1998). “At the time of trial in this case, child in need of aid status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. Subsequently, the legislature repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were…”
R.J.M. v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 973 P.2d 79 (Alaska 1999). “At the time of trial in this case, CINA status was defined in subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. The legislature later repealed subsection (a)(1) of the statute; the provisions of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) were retained verbatim but were renumbered as AS 47.”
A.M. v. State, 945 P.2d 296 (Alaska 1997). “” When this case was tried, CINA status was defined in former subsections (a)(2)(A)-(F) of AS 47.10.010. In finding CINA status based on abandonment, the superior court relied on former AS 47.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(a2)(2)(A) — 1 case
N.A. v. State, 19 P.3d 597 (Alaska 2001).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(b) — 7 cases
Brakes v. State, 796 P.2d 1368 (Alaska Ct. App. 1990).
State v. G.L.P., 590 P.2d 65 (Alaska 1979).
Nao v. State, 953 P.2d 522 (Alaska Ct. App. 1998). “020 (the successor to former AS 47.10.010) specifies which offenses are to be prosecuted as delinquency matters: Jurisdiction.”
Aiken v. State, 730 P.2d 821 (Alaska Ct. App. 1987).
M. O. W. v. State, 645 P.2d 1229 (Alaska Ct. App. 1982).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(b)(5) — 1 case
State v. Auliye, 57 P.3d 711 (Alaska Ct. App. 2002).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(c)(3) — 2 cases
In re J.A., 962 P.2d 173 (Alaska 1998).
Matter of JA, 962 P.2d 173 (Alaska 1998).
— Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010(e) — 6 cases
Nao v. State, 953 P.2d 522 (Alaska Ct. App. 1998). “020 (the successor to former AS 47.10.010) specifies which offenses are to be prosecuted as delinquency matters: Jurisdiction.”
State v. Ladd, 951 P.2d 1220 (Alaska Ct. App. 1998).
Smith v. State, 258 P.3d 913 (Alaska Ct. App. 2011).
Wilson v. State, 967 P.2d 98 (Alaska Ct. App. 1998).
Waterman v. State, 342 P.3d 1261 (Alaska Ct. App. 2015).
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