Alaska § 11.81.390 - Use of force by a private person in making arrest or terminating an escape.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 11.81.390 — Use of force by a private person in making arrest or terminating an escape., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.81.390. Use of force by a private person in making arrest or terminating an escape.
In addition to using force justified under other sections of this chapter, a person, acting as a private person, may use nondeadly force to make the arrest or terminate the escape or attempted escape from custody of a person who the private person reasonably believes has committed a misdemeanor in the private person's presence or a felony when and to the extent the private person reasonably believes it necessary to make that arrest or terminate that escape or attempted escape from custody. A private person may use deadly force under this section only when and to the extent the private person reasonably believes the use of deadly force is necessary to make the arrest or terminate the escape or attempted escape from custody of another who the private person reasonably believes (1) has committed or attempted to commit a felony which involved the use of force against a person; or
(2) has escaped or is attempting to escape from custody while in possession of a firearm on or about the person.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 11.81.390
What does Alaska Statutes § 11.81.390 cover?
Section 11.81.390 ("Use of force by a private person in making arrest or terminating an escape.") 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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