Alaska § 47.25.230 - Persons liable for support and burial.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.25.230 — Persons liable for support and burial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47.25.230. Persons liable for support and burial.

Every needy person shall be supported while living and upon dying, shall be given a decent burial by the spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, or siblings of the needy person, if they, or any of them, have the ability to do so, in the order named. Every designated person who fails to support the needy person when directed by the department to do so, or fails to give the needy person a decent burial shall reimburse the state or a municipality for the funds expended by either the state or a municipality for the relief or burial of the needy person, and these sums with interest and costs may be recovered by the state or a municipality of the state in a civil action.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.25.230

What does Alaska Statutes § 47.25.230 cover?

Section 47.25.230 ("Persons liable for support and burial.") 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 § 47.25.230?

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Is this the official text of Alaska law?

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How does Alaska § 47.25.230 apply to my situation?

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