Alaska § 47.37.220 - Visitation and communication with patients.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.37.220 — Visitation and communication with patients., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients.
(a) Patients in any approved treatment facility under this chapter shall be granted reasonable opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel, and for continuing contact with family and friends including the use of telephone facilities, consistent with an effective treatment program.
(b) Mail or other communication to or from a patient in any approved treatment facility may not be intercepted, read, or censored.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.37.220
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.37.220 cover?
Section 47.37.220 ("Visitation and communication with patients.") 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 § 47.37.220?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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