Alaska § 25.23.030 - Venue.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 25.23.030 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.23.030. Venue.
(a) Proceedings for adoption shall be brought in the superior court for the district in which, at the time of filing or granting the petition, the petitioner or the person to be adopted resides or is in military service, or in which the agency having the care, custody, or control of the minor is located.
(b) If the court finds in the interest of substantial justice, under AS 22.10.040 , that the adoption proceeding should be heard in another judicial district, the court may transfer, stay, or dismiss the proceeding in whole or in part on conditions that are just.
(c) Proceedings for the termination of parental rights on the grounds set out in AS 25.23.180 (c)(2) shall be brought in the superior court for the district in which the child that is the subject of the action resides.
(d) The venue for an adoption proceeding for a child in state custody under AS 47.10 is the (1) superior court where the child-in-need-of-aid proceeding is pending as provided under AS 47.10.111 ; or
(2) judicial district in which the petitioner resides if the petitioner provides notice to all of the parties to the child-in-need-of-aid proceeding and no party objects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 25.23.030
What does Alaska Statutes § 25.23.030 cover?
Section 25.23.030 ("Venue.") 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 § 25.23.030?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 25.23.030" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 25.23.030 apply to my situation?
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