Alaska § 12.35.040 - Authority of officer executing warrant.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.35.040 — Authority of officer executing warrant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.35.040. Authority of officer executing warrant.
In the execution or service of a search warrant, the officer has the same power and authority in all respects to break open any door or window, to use the necessary and proper means to overcome forcible resistance made to the officer, or to call any other person to the officer's aid as the officer has in the execution or service of a warrant of arrest.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.35.040
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.35.040 cover?
Section 12.35.040 ("Authority of officer executing warrant.") 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 § 12.35.040?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 12.35.040 apply to my situation?
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