Alaska Statutes § 11.61.123 Indecent Viewing and Production

Alaska Stat. § 11.61.123 makes it a crime to knowingly view, or to produce a picture of, the private exposure of another’s genitals, anus, or female breast, without proper consent or statutory authority. Each instance of viewing or each creation of an image is treated as a separate offense. The statute excludes conduct by law enforcement while acting under their authority for law enforcement purposes. It provides as an affirmative defense of lawful security surveillance with posted notice or photography undertaken solely for crime prevention or prosecution. The statute further defines “picture” broadly to include printed or digital media, and “private exposure” as exposure in circumstances where the person reasonably expected not to be viewed or recorded by the defendant, excluding exposures in law enforcement or correctional facilities. Penalties vary: Viewing or producing images of minors is typically a felony, while it may constitute a misdemeanor, depending on the specific clause breached for adults.