Alaska Statutes §§ 11.41.260–.270 Stalking

Alaska Statutes §§ 11.41.260–.270 establish the laws for stalking in the first and second degree. Under § 11.41.270, a person commits stalking in the second degree by knowingly engaging in a course of nonconsensual conduct that recklessly places another in fear of death, physical injury to themselves or a family member. The statute defines “course of conduct,” “family member,” and “nonconsensual contact” broadly to include following, appearing at a person’s residence or workplace, telephone or electronic communications, use of devices to record or monitor, and other repeated and unwanted conduct. This offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor. Pursuant to § 11.41.260, stalking in the first degree occurs when the offender commits stalking in the second degree under aggravating circumstances, such as violating a protective order, breaching probation or parole conditions, targeting a victim under age 16, possessing a deadly weapon during the conduct, or having prior convictions for stalking or similar crimes. The enhanced offense is a class C felony.