Alaska § 22.20.120 - General authority and duty of the commissioner.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 22.20.120 — General authority and duty of the commissioner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.20.120. General authority and duty of the commissioner.
The authority necessary for the lawful performance of the duties of execution of service of process, seizure and detention of property, the sale of property forfeited or levied upon, and arrest of persons, in connection with civil matters, is vested in the commissioner. Any court of the state issuing any process may direct the process for execution of service to the commissioner or the designee of the commissioner.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 22.20.120 cover?
Section 22.20.120 ("General authority and duty of the commissioner.") 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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