Alaska Delinquency Rules – 2026

Juvenile delinquency proceedings in the superior court sitting as a juvenile court — petition, detention, adjudication, disposition, and waiver of juvenile jurisdiction to adult court.

Last updated September 07, 2026

Browse all 31 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

I. General Provisions

Rule 1 Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules Rule 2 Definitions Rule 3 Hearings

II. Masters, Magistrate Judges,

Rule 4 Appointment and Authority of Masters Rule 5 Authority of District Court Judges and Magistrate Judges

III. Intake, Commencement Of

Rule 6 Intake. (Rescinded) Rule 7 Emergency Detention or Placement Rule 8 Petition for Adjudication, Summons

IV. Discovery, Evidence, Proof

Rule 9 Depositions and Discovery Rule 10 Evidence Rule 11 Burden and Standards of Proof

V. Preliminary Proceedings

Rule 12 Temporary Detention Hearing Rule 13 Judge’s Responsibility Concerning Conditions of Detention Rule 14 Arraignment on Petition Rule 15 Guardians Ad Litem Rule 16 Right to Counsel Rule 17 Pleadings and Motions Before Trial— Defenses and Objections Rule 18 Joinder and Severance Rule 19 Pretrial Conference

VI. Waiver Of Juvenile Jurisdiction

Rule 20 Waiver of Juvenile Jurisdiction

VII. Adjudication

Rule 21 Adjudication Hearing Rule 21.5 Use of Restraints on the Juvenile

VIII. Disposition

Rule 22 Reports in Aid of Disposition Rule 23 Disposition or Dual Sentence Rule 23.1 Dispute Resolution for Restitution Rule 23.2 Judgment for Restitution Rule 24 Probation Revocation Rule 24.1 Imposition of Adult Portion of Dual Sentence Rule 25 Review and Extension of Disposition Orders

IX. Appeal And Petition

Rule 26 Appeal and Petition for Review in Appellate Courts

X. Court Administration Of

Rule 27 Court Records—Confidentiality