Alaska § 11.76.120 - Opening or publishing contents of sealed letters.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 11.76.120 — Opening or publishing contents of sealed letters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.76.120. Opening or publishing contents of sealed letters.
A person who wilfully opens or reads, or has opened and read, a sealed letter not addressed to the person, without authority to do so by the writer or by the person to whom it is addressed, or who wilfully, without the same authority, publishes a letter or portion of it, knowing it to have been opened without the authority of the writer or addressee, upon conviction, is punishable by imprisonment in jail not less than one month nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. This section does not extend to or include an act made punishable by a law of the federal government.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 11.76.120
What does Alaska Statutes § 11.76.120 cover?
Section 11.76.120 ("Opening or publishing contents of sealed letters.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 11.76.120?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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