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Alaska's registration law are codified in Title 12 (Code of Criminal Procedure), Chapter 63 (Registration of Sex Offenders).
Alaska Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
12.63.010(a) https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.010
What information must registrants provide?
12.63.010(B)(1) https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.100
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
In writing quarterly or annually; ev.5 yrs for photo 13 AAC 09.030
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp#13.09.030
12.63.020
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.020
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes, 12.63.020
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.020
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
The answer is likely to be no, since no relevant legislation could be found.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, 18.65.087(d)(3)
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#18.65.087
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Yes, 13 AAC 09.050
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp#13.09.050
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
No.
What are the registration requirement for someone visiting the state?
12.63.010(a)(3)
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.010
An online form is available at the following link which can be submitted via fax or email, in addition to in-person. You still must notify the state within one day of becoming present (or before), but you don't have to do it in person if you're just visiting.
https://dps.alaska.gov/getmedia/f5c5453b-0507-4548-9ea8-11e844cbdc02/Temporary_Presence_in_Alaska_Form_12-299-70_Fillable;.aspx
What are the registration requirement for someone moving to the state to live or to attend school?
12.63.010(a)(3)
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#12.63.010
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
Sexual assault in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.410
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.420
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.425
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.427
Sexual abuse of a minor in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.434
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.436
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.438
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.440
Online enticement of a minor
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.452
Unlawful exploitation of a minor
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.452
Indecent exposure in the first and second degrees
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.458
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.460
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None
What is the age of consent?
Age is 16 09.55.650(a)
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#09.55.650
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes 11.41.436
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#11.41.434
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
It depends on the type of crime the individual was convicted of. Click here for information about which category of crimes disqualifies them from voting. Click here for information about the restoration of voting rights in Alaska
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How is the state's legislature organized?
How can I locate legislation about sexual offenses and the registry?
May search by bill # or choose from topic list
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/start.asp
Best keywords are:
sexual offense; sex offense registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Tracking-free service; must create account
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/btmf_login.asp
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House Judiciary
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=HJUD
Senate Judiciary
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=SJUD
Victims Advocate Selection
http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/30?code=HVIC
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
https://akleg.gov/senate.php
House
http://akleg.gov/house.php
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
State registration website: https://sor.dps.alaska.gov/sorpublic/
Email: dps.criminal.records@alaska.gov
Phone Number: (907)269-5511
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Could not find any relevant groups.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Could not find any relevant groups.
Other helpful information
Alaska Sex Offender Resources
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/alaska/