Alaska § 18.66.160 - Service of process.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.66.160 — Service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.66.160. Service of process.
(a) Unless, on the record in court, the person has already been provided a copy of the court's order, process issued under this chapter shall be promptly served and executed. If process is to be served upon a person believed to be present or residing in a municipality, as defined in AS 29.71.800 , or in an unincorporated community, process shall be served by a peace officer of that municipality or unincorporated community who has jurisdiction within the area of service. If a peace officer of the municipality or unincorporated community who has jurisdiction is not available, a superior court, district court, or magistrate may designate any other peace officer to serve and execute process. A state peace officer shall serve process in any area that is not within the jurisdiction of a peace officer of a municipality or unincorporated community. A peace officer shall use every reasonable means to serve process issued under this chapter. A judge may not order a peace officer to serve a petition that has been denied by the court.
(b) Service of process under (a) of this section does not preclude a petitioner from using any other available means to serve process issued under this chapter.
(c) Fees for service of process may not be charged in a proceeding seeking only the relief provided in this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.66.160
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.66.160 cover?
Section 18.66.160 ("Service of process.") 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 § 18.66.160?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 18.66.160" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Alaska § 18.66.160 apply to my situation?
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