Alaska § 12.45.120 - Authority to compromise misdemeanors for which victim has civil action.
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§ 12.45.120. Authority to compromise misdemeanors for which victim has civil action.
If a defendant is held to answer on a charge of misdemeanor for which the person injured by the act constituting the crime has a remedy by a civil action, the crime may be compromised except when it was committed (1) by or upon a peace officer, judge, or magistrate while in the execution of the duties of that office;
(2) riotously;
(3) with an intent to commit a felony;
(4) larcenously;
(5) against (A) a spouse or a former spouse of the defendant;
(B) a parent, grandparent, child, or grandchild of the defendant;
(C) a member of the social unit comprised of those living together in the same dwelling as the defendant; or
(D) a person who is not a spouse or former spouse of the defendant but who previously lived in a spousal relationship with the defendant.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.45.120
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.45.120 cover?
Section 12.45.120 ("Authority to compromise misdemeanors for which victim has civil action.") 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.
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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