Alaska § 47.14.990 - Definitions.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.14.990 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.14.990. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “care” or “caring” under AS 47.14.100 (c) means to provide for the physical, emotional, mental, and social needs of the child;
(2) “child in need of aid” means a child found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under AS 47.10.010 and 47.10.011;
(3) “court” means the superior court of the state;
(4) “criminal justice information” has the meaning given in AS 12.62.900 ;
(5) “delinquent minor” means a minor found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under AS 47.12.020 ;
(6) “department” means the Department of Family and Community Services;
(7) “juvenile detention facility” has the meaning given in AS 47.12.990 ;
(8) “juvenile probation officer” has the meaning given in AS 47.12.990 ;
(9) “juvenile treatment facility” has the meaning given in AS 47.12.990 ;
(10) “minor” has the meaning given in AS 47.12.990 ;
(11) “temporary secure juvenile holding area” has the meaning given in AS 47.12.990 ;
(12) “treatment institution” means a hospital, clinic, institution, center, or other health care facility that has been designated by the department for the treatment of juveniles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.14.990
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.14.990 cover?
Section 47.14.990 ("Definitions.") 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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