Alaska Charge Code Lookup
Type a Alaska charge code from a booking sheet, jail roster or ticket and see which law book and section it points to, with a link to the official text. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.
Enter a code to see which law book it comes from and open the official text.
Alaska criminal code books and abbreviations
Alaska offenses are cited to one main law book:
- Alaska Statutes (AS). Sections are written as title.chapter.section (11.41.100), for example 11.41.100, 11.71.040, 28.35.030. See section 11.41.100
After an arrest in Alaska: the first court appearance
A person arrested must be taken before a judge or magistrate without unnecessary delay and within 24 hours, absent compelling circumstances, including Sundays and holidays. (AS 12.25.150(a))
(a) A person arrested shall be taken before a judge or magistrate without unnecessary delay and in any event within 24 hours after arrest, absent compelling circumstances, including Sundays and holidays.
Alaska courts call this hearing the first appearance.
What this page does not do
- It does not look up a person, a booking or a case.
- It does not say what a charge will lead to; the prosecutor decides what is filed.
- It collects nothing; what you type stays in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a Alaska charge code?
Find the number and the abbreviation. AS is the Alaska Statutes. A section is written as title.chapter.section (11.41.100). The lookup above links the official text.
How long can you be held in Alaska before seeing a judge?
A person arrested must be taken before a judge or magistrate without unnecessary delay and within 24 hours, absent compelling circumstances, including Sundays and holidays. (AS 12.25.150(a)).
Sources
Checked against the sources above on October 20, 2026.
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