A. 
It is unlawful for any person to commit an assault.
B. 
A person commits an assault if:
1. 
That person recklessly causes physical injury to another person;
2. 
With criminal negligence that person causes physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument;
3. 
By words or other conduct that person recklessly places another person in fear of imminent physical injury; or
4. 
That person recklessly uses words or other conduct which places a family member in reasonable fear of imminent physical injury or death to that family member or another person, provided however, this subsection does not prohibit lawful discipline of a minor by a parent or another person with lawful physical custody or control of a minor.
C. 
A peace officer without a warrant may arrest a person if the peace officer has probable cause to believe the person has, either in or outside the presence of the officer, committed a crime involving domestic violence as defined in AMC Section 8.05.015.4 and AS 18.66.990.
D. 
It is unlawful when an assault is committed against the person of a public transit worker, first responder, or animal control officer and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that such victim is a public transit worker, first responder, or animal control officer engaged in the performance of official duties.
E. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor. Violation of subsection D may be considered by the court as an aggravating factor in sentencing a defendant convicted under this section.
(AO No. 79-24; AO No. 85-209; AO No. 93-41; AO No. 97-66, § 1, 5-6-1997; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2011-110, § 2, 11-8-2011; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2024-20(S-1), § 2, 4-9-2024)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to commit the offense of stalking.
B. 
A person commits the crime of stalking if the person knowingly engages in a course of conduct that recklessly places another person in fear of death or physical injury, or in fear of the death or physical injury of a family member.
C. 
In this section, the following terms shall have the meaning given in this subsection:
"Course of conduct"
means repeated acts of non-consensual contact involving the victim or a family member.
"Device"
includes software.
"Family member"
has the meaning set forth in section 8.05.015.
"Non-consensual contact"
means any contact with another person that is initiated or continued without that person's consent, that is beyond the scope of the consent provided by that person, or that is in disregard of that person's expressed desire that the contact be avoided or discontinued. The term "non-consensual contact" includes, but is not limited to:
1. 
Following or appearing within the sight of that person;
2. 
Approaching or confronting that person in a public place or on private property;
3. 
Appearing at the workplace or residence of that person;
4. 
Entering onto or remaining on property owned, leased or occupied by that person;
5. 
Contacting that person by telephone;
6. 
Sending mail or electronic communications to that person;
7. 
Placing an object on, or delivering an object to, property owned, leased or occupied by that person;
8. 
Following or monitoring that person with a global positioning device or similar technological means; or
9. 
Using, installing, or attempting to use or install a device for observing, recording, or photographing events occurring in the residence, vehicle, or workplace used by that person, or on the personal electronic device or equipment used by that person.
"Victim"
means a person who is the target of a course of conduct.
D. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(AO No. 93-200, § 1, 2-3-1994; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to commit child abuse or abuse of a vulnerable adult.
B. 
A person commits child abuse or abuse of a vulnerable adult if the person recklessly causes or permits a child or a vulnerable adult to be physically injured, or negligently causes or permits a child or vulnerable adult to be tortured, cruelly confined, or cruelly punished.
C. 
In this section, "vulnerable adult" has the meaning in AS 47.24.900. All words and phrases in this section that are defined therein shall have the meaning set forth in AS 47.24.900.
D. 
Nothing in this section limits a defendant's ability to assert defenses under AS 11.81.430, which includes justification defenses to promote the welfare of a child or incompetent person.
E. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(CAC 8.47.010; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2000-95, § 1, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2021-50, § 1, 6-22-2021)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to commit neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
B. 
A person commits the crime of neglect of a child or vulnerable adult if the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes or permits the child or vulnerable adult;
1. 
To live in an unsanitary environment;
2. 
To be without reasonable food, shelter or clothing;
3. 
To be in a place under circumstances creating a substantial risk of injury to the child or vulnerable adult;
4. 
To be exposed to a controlled substance as defined by AS 11.71.140—11.71.190;
5. 
To be left with someone who lacks the maturity, responsibility, or judgment to provide adequate care;
6. 
To be abandoned; or
7. 
To be inadequately supervised due to the demonstrated inability or unwillingness of the adult responsible for care of the child or vulnerable adult at the time of the incident due to intoxication, addiction, or other circumstance.
C. 
In this section, "vulnerable adult" has the meaning in AS 47.24.900. All words and phrases in this section that are defined therein shall have the meaning set forth in AS 47.24.900.
D. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(AO No. 2000-95, § 4, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to commit the crime of family violence.
B. 
A person commits the crime of family violence when the person commits the crime of assault as defined in section 8.10.010 with knowledge or reckless disregard of the presence of a child or children.
C. 
For the purposes of this section, presence of a child or children means when a child or children are in the dwelling, vehicle, or other place where the assault has occurred.
D. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(AO No. 2000-95, § 5, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2018-38, § 1, 5-22-2018)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person, with the intent to commit a crime, to contact another person and entice or attempt to entice that person to enter an automobile, building, bushes, wooded or secluded area, or public or private premises.
B. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(GAAB 18.05.010.M; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2000-95, § 2, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person:
1. 
To knowingly expose the person's genitals in the presence of another person under 16 years of age with reckless disregard for the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect the act may have.
2. 
To knowingly expose the person's genitals in the presence of another person over 16 years of age with reckless disregard for the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect the act may have.
3. 
To knowingly expose the person’s genitals in a public place, or a place reasonably exposed to public view. The previous sentence shall not apply to adult-oriented exposition licensed under AMC section 10.40.050.
B. 
Violation of subsection A.1 is a class A misdemeanor. Violation of subsection A.2 is a class B misdemeanor. Violation of subsection A.3 is a class B misdemeanor.
C. 
For purposes of this section, the term “public place” means a place where the public is permitted to assemble, enter or pass through, whether publicly or privately maintained, including but not limited to places of accommodation, transportation, business and entertainment, or any other place which is not a private place. This definition does not include restrooms, dressing rooms, or other private spaces within public accommodations to which the general public does not enjoy unrestricted access, including, but not limited to artistic performances and private events in rented venues.
(AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2000-95, § 2, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2026-10, 2-3-2026)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone or electronic communication, to:
1. 
Telephone another person and fail to terminate the connection with intent to harass and impair the ability of that person to place or receive telephone calls or electronic communications;
2. 
Make repeated and unwanted contact with the intent to harass the recipient or that person's family member;
3. 
Make a telephone call or electronic communication with the intent to harass the recipient or that person's family member that is unreasonably abusive and offensive to the recipient; or
4. 
Make any threat during a telephone call or electronic communication which recklessly places the recipient in fear of injury or death or in fear that another will suffer injury or death.
B. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
(AO No. 82-134; AO No. 89-52; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2000-95, § 3, 10-16-2000; AO No. 2002-149, § 1, 10-15-2002; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2004-62, § 1, 3-16-2004; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to recklessly engage in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.
B. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
C. 
Notwithstanding the definition of "serious physical injury" in AS 11.81.900(b), for the purpose of an offense against a child under 12 years of age under this section, unless the context requires otherwise, "serious physical injury" means:
1. 
Physical injury caused by an act performed under circumstances that create a substantial risk of death; or
2. 
Physical injury that terminates a pregnancy or causes:
a. 
Serious disfigurement;
b. 
Serious impairment of health by extensive bruising or other injury that would cause a reasonable person to seek medical attention for the child from a health care professional in the form of diagnosis or treatment;
c. 
Serious impediment of blood circulation or breathing; or
d. 
Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a body member or organ.
(AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2018-34(S), § 3, 7-26-2018)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person, with reckless disregard for any harassing or annoying effect on another person, to:
1. 
Insult, taunt, or challenge another person in a manner likely to provoke an immediate violent response;
2. 
Except as provided in chapter 8.50, publish or distribute, or threaten to publish or distribute, electronic or printed photographs, pictures, images, videos, or films that show the genitals, anus, or female breast of the other person or show that person engaged in a sexual act;
3. 
Subject another person to offensive physical contact;
4. 
Subject another person to unwanted or offensive physical contact and the unwanted or offensive physical contact is touching directly or through the clothing another person's genitals, buttocks, or female breast; or
5. 
Subject another person to offensive physical contact and the offensive physical contact is contact with human or animal blood, mucus, saliva, semen, urine, vomitus, or feces.
B. 
Violation of subsection A.1 or A.3 is a class B misdemeanor. Violation of subsection A.2, A.4 or A.5 is a class A misdemeanor.
(AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2021-50, § 2, 6-22-2021)