Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 47.30.745 (2026)
90-day commitment hearing rights; continued commitment
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Sec. 47.30.745. 90-day commitment hearing rights; continued commitment.
(a) A respondent subject to a petition for 90-day commitment has, in addition to the rights specified elsewhere in this chapter, or otherwise applicable, the rights enumerated in this section. Written notice of these rights shall be served on the respondent and the respondent's attorney and guardian, if any, and may be served on an adult designated by the respondent at the time the petition for 90-day commitment is served. An attempt shall be made by oral explanation to ensure that the respondent understands the rights enumerated in the notice. If the respondent does not understand English, the explanation shall be given in a language the respondent understands.
(b) Unless the respondent is released or is admitted voluntarily following the filing of a petition and before the hearing, the respondent is entitled to a judicial hearing within five judicial days of the filing of the petition as set out in AS 47.30.740(b) to determine if the respondent is mentally ill and as a result is likely to cause harm to self or others, or if the respondent is gravely disabled. If the respondent is admitted voluntarily following the filing of the petition, the voluntary admission constitutes a waiver of any hearing rights under AS 47.30.740 or under AS 47.30.685. If at any time during the respondent's voluntary admission under this subsection, the respondent submits to the facility a written request to leave, the professional person in charge may file with the court a petition for a 180-day commitment of the respondent under AS 47.30.770. The 180-day commitment hearing shall be scheduled for a date not later than 90 days after the respondent's voluntary admission.
(c) The respondent is entitled to a jury trial upon request filed with the court if the request is made at least two judicial days before the hearing. If the respondent requests a jury trial, the hearing may be continued for no more than 10 calendar days. The jury shall consist of six persons.
(d) If a jury trial is not requested, the court may still continue the hearing at the respondent's request for no more than 10 calendar days.
(e) The respondent has a right to retain an independent licensed physician or other mental health professional to examine the respondent and to testify on the respondent's behalf. Upon request by an indigent respondent, the court shall appoint an independent licensed physician or other mental health professional to examine the respondent and testify on the respondent's behalf. The court shall consider an indigent respondent's request for a specific physician or mental health professional. A motion for the appointment may be filed in court at any reasonable time before the hearing and shall be acted upon promptly. Reasonable fees and expenses for expert examiners shall be determined by the rules of court.
(f) The proceeding shall in all respects be in accord with constitutional guarantees of due process and, except as otherwise specifically provided in AS 47.30.700 — 47.30.915, the rules of evidence and procedure in civil proceedings.
(g) Until the court issues a final decision, the respondent shall continue to be treated at the treatment facility unless the petition for 90-day commitment is withdrawn. If a decision has not been made within 20 days of filing of the petition, not including extensions of time due to jury trial or other requests by the respondent, the respondent shall be released.
(a) A respondent subject to a petition for 90-day commitment has, in addition to the rights specified elsewhere in this chapter, or otherwise applicable, the rights enumerated in this section. Written notice of these rights shall be served on the respondent and the respondent's attorney and guardian, if any, and may be served on an adult designated by the respondent at the time the petition for 90-day commitment is served. An attempt shall be made by oral explanation to ensure that the respondent understands the rights enumerated in the notice. If the respondent does not understand English, the explanation shall be given in a language the respondent understands.
(b) Unless the respondent is released or is admitted voluntarily following the filing of a petition and before the hearing, the respondent is entitled to a judicial hearing within five judicial days of the filing of the petition as set out in AS 47.30.740(b) to determine if the respondent is mentally ill and as a result is likely to cause harm to self or others, or if the respondent is gravely disabled. If the respondent is admitted voluntarily following the filing of the petition, the voluntary admission constitutes a waiver of any hearing rights under AS 47.30.740 or under AS 47.30.685. If at any time during the respondent's voluntary admission under this subsection, the respondent submits to the facility a written request to leave, the professional person in charge may file with the court a petition for a 180-day commitment of the respondent under AS 47.30.770. The 180-day commitment hearing shall be scheduled for a date not later than 90 days after the respondent's voluntary admission.
(c) The respondent is entitled to a jury trial upon request filed with the court if the request is made at least two judicial days before the hearing. If the respondent requests a jury trial, the hearing may be continued for no more than 10 calendar days. The jury shall consist of six persons.
(d) If a jury trial is not requested, the court may still continue the hearing at the respondent's request for no more than 10 calendar days.
(e) The respondent has a right to retain an independent licensed physician or other mental health professional to examine the respondent and to testify on the respondent's behalf. Upon request by an indigent respondent, the court shall appoint an independent licensed physician or other mental health professional to examine the respondent and testify on the respondent's behalf. The court shall consider an indigent respondent's request for a specific physician or mental health professional. A motion for the appointment may be filed in court at any reasonable time before the hearing and shall be acted upon promptly. Reasonable fees and expenses for expert examiners shall be determined by the rules of court.
(f) The proceeding shall in all respects be in accord with constitutional guarantees of due process and, except as otherwise specifically provided in AS 47.30.700 — 47.30.915, the rules of evidence and procedure in civil proceedings.
(g) Until the court issues a final decision, the respondent shall continue to be treated at the treatment facility unless the petition for 90-day commitment is withdrawn. If a decision has not been made within 20 days of filing of the petition, not including extensions of time due to jury trial or other requests by the respondent, the respondent shall be released.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2003–2024 · leading case: In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Jacob S., 384 P.3d 758 (Alaska 2016).
In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Jacob S., 384 P.3d 758 (Alaska 2016). “755 provides: (a) After the hearing and within the time limit specified in AS 47.30.745, the court may commit the respondent to a treatment facility for no more than 90 days if the court or jury finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is mentally ill and as a…”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: Sergio F., 529 P.3d 74 (Alaska 2023). “755 (setting out procedure for treating professionals to petition court for additional 90 days commitment for further treatment); AS 47.30.745 (providing for court hearing, including jury trial option, on petition for 90-day commitment and setting out required findings for…”
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 167 P.3d 701 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.745(a) provides the respondent in a ninety-day commitment hearing with the same rights provided in thirty-day commitment hearings.”
In Re Darren M., 426 P.3d 1021 (Alaska 2018). “" 5 See AS 47.30.745(c). 6 Jack Ruby was the Dallas, Texas nightclub owner who fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald while Oswald was in police custody charged with assassinating President John F.”
In the Matter of the Hospitalization of April S., 499 P.3d 1011 (Alaska 2021). “…for evaluation. We VACATE the September 21 order authorizing a 30-day involuntary commitment. 54 AS 47.30.735(e); AS 47.30.745. -20- 7572”
Alto v. State, 64 P.3d 141 (Alaska Ct. App. 2003). “AS 47.30.745(b); 47.30.755(a). 41 . AS 47.”
Martin Dennis Victor IV v. State of Alaska, 516 P.3d 506 (Alaska Ct. App. 2022). “735(c) (initial 30-day commitment), AS 47.30.745(b) and AS 47.30. 755(a) (subsequent 90-day commitment), and AS 47.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mark V. (Alaska 2024). “” The court concluded that under AS 47.30.745(c) and AS 09.20.100, Mark was “entitled to a six-person jury” which could commit him “by a five-sixths verdict.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of: K.B. (Alaska 2024). “5 See AS 47.30.745 (mandating hearing for 90-day commitment and entitling respondent to jury trial upon request); AS 47.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Annika G. (Alaska 2020). “740, AS 47.30.745. The court may continue an involuntary commitment for 90 days under AS 47.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.745(a) — 1 case
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 167 P.3d 701 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.745(a) provides the respondent in a ninety-day commitment hearing with the same rights provided in thirty-day commitment hearings.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.745(b) — 2 cases
Alto v. State, 64 P.3d 141 (Alaska Ct. App. 2003). “AS 47.30.745(b); 47.30.755(a). 41 . AS 47.”
Martin Dennis Victor IV v. State of Alaska, 516 P.3d 506 (Alaska Ct. App. 2022). “735(c) (initial 30-day commitment), AS 47.30.745(b) and AS 47.30. 755(a) (subsequent 90-day commitment), and AS 47.”
— Alaska Stat. § 47.30.745(c) — 3 cases
In Re Darren M., 426 P.3d 1021 (Alaska 2018). “" 5 See AS 47.30.745(c). 6 Jack Ruby was the Dallas, Texas nightclub owner who fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald while Oswald was in police custody charged with assassinating President John F.”
Wetherhorn v. Alaska Psychiatric Inst., 167 P.3d 701 (Alaska 2007). “AS 47.30.745(a) provides the respondent in a ninety-day commitment hearing with the same rights provided in thirty-day commitment hearings.”
In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Mark V. (Alaska 2024). “” The court concluded that under AS 47.30.745(c) and AS 09.20.100, Mark was “entitled to a six-person jury” which could commit him “by a five-sixths verdict.”
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