Alaska § 13.26.291 - Costs in guardianship proceedings.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.26.291 — Costs in guardianship proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.26.291. Costs in guardianship proceedings.
(a) Subject to (d) of this section, the Alaska Court System shall bear the costs of the visitor and expert appointed under AS 13.26.226 (c).
(b) Subject to (c) and (d) of this section, the respondent shall bear the costs of the attorney appointed under AS 13.26.226 (b), of the expert appointed under AS 13.26.241 (d), of the guardian ad litem appointed under AS 13.26.041 , and of other court and guardianship costs incurred under this chapter.
(c) The state shall pay all or part of the costs described in (b) of this section if the court finds that the payment is necessary to prevent the respondent from suffering financial hardship or from becoming dependent upon a government agency or a private person or agency.
(d) The court may require the petitioner to pay all or some of the costs described in (a) and (b) of this section if the court finds that the petitioner initiated a proceeding under this chapter that was malicious, frivolous, or without just cause.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 13.26.291 cover?
Section 13.26.291 ("Costs in guardianship proceedings.") 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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