How to Get a Protective Order in Alaska
Reviewed by DocDraft Legal Team · Alaska · Last updated September 17, 2026
In Alaska, a domestic violence protective order is a civil court order that directs an abuser to stop the abuse and stay away from you, issued under Alaska Stat. 18.66.100 to 18.66.180. Alaska is distinctive because the core provision that prohibits the abuser from committing or threatening domestic violence, stalking, or harassment stays in effect until further order of the court, while most other terms last one year (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b) and (c)). You seek one when a household member has abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed you. You start by filing a Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (Form DV-100) with the district or superior court where you live. There is no filing fee (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). If you show probable cause that a crime involving domestic violence has occurred, a judge can issue an ex parte protective order the same day, without the other person present, and it expires 20 days after it is issued unless the court ends it sooner (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). That short order holds until a hearing, where a judge decides whether to grant a long-term protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). If you are in immediate danger, call 911; the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233. Attorney review of your petition is available through DocDraft.
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How do I get a protective order in Alaska?
File a Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (Form DV-100) with the district or superior court where you live. There is no filing fee (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). A judge can issue an ex parte order the same day based on your sworn petition, and a hearing is set for a long-term order.
How long does an ex parte protective order last in Alaska?
An ex parte protective order in Alaska expires 20 days after it is issued unless the court dissolves it earlier (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). A judge can grant it the same day you file, without the other person present, if your petition shows probable cause that a crime involving domestic violence occurred.
How long does a long-term protective order last in Alaska?
In Alaska, the provision that stops the abuser from committing or threatening domestic violence, stalking, or harassment lasts until further order of the court (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(c)(1)). Most other provisions, such as no contact, last one year unless the court ends them sooner (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b)).
Which court handles protective orders in Alaska?
You file in the district or superior court, in the location where you live (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). The Alaska Court System provides the petition forms, a fill-in wizard, and self-help guidance so you can request a domestic violence protective order without a lawyer through its statewide self-help center.
Alaska protective order law at a glance
In Alaska, a domestic violence protective order protects you from abuse by a household member, issued under Alaska Stat. 18.66.100 to 18.66.180. You ask for one by filing a Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (Form DV-100) with the district or superior court, and there is no filing fee (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). If your petition shows probable cause that a crime involving domestic violence occurred, a judge can issue an ex parte protective order the same day, without notice to the other person; it expires 20 days after it is issued (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). At a hearing, a judge can grant a long-term protective order. Alaska is unusual because the provision barring the abuser from committing or threatening domestic violence, stalking, or harassment lasts until further order of the court, while most other terms last one year (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b) and (c)).
Getting an Alaska protective order after threats from an ex-partner
In Alaska, the part of a protective order that bars future abuse can last until the court says otherwise, which matters if your household member keeps threatening you. Suppose your former partner has been showing up at your home and sending threatening messages. You complete a Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (Form DV-100) and file it with the district court at no cost (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). The same day, a judge finds probable cause and signs an ex parte protective order that expires in 20 days (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). A peace officer serves your ex, and a hearing is set. At the hearing you show the messages and testify. The judge grants a long-term order; the no-abuse provision lasts until further order of the court, and the other terms last one year (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). Attorney review of your petition is available through DocDraft.
Relevant Laws
Alaska Stat. 18.66.110 (ex parte protective order)
Provides that a court may issue an ex parte protective order if the petition establishes probable cause that a crime involving domestic violence has occurred and it is necessary to protect the petitioner, and that an ex parte protective order expires 20 days after it is issued unless dissolved earlier by the court.
Alaska Stat. 18.66.100 (protective orders: eligible petitioners; relief; duration)
Provides that a person who is or has been a victim of a crime involving domestic violence may file a petition in the district or superior court for a protective order against a household member, and that the provision prohibiting the respondent from committing or threatening domestic violence, stalking, or harassment is effective until further order of the court while the other provisions are effective for one year unless earlier dissolved by court order.
Alaska Stat. 18.66.150 (no filing fee)
Provides that filing fees may not be charged in any action seeking only the relief provided in the domestic violence and sexual assault chapter, so there is no fee to file for a domestic violence protective order.
Regional Variances
Alaska protective order rules at a glance
Order name
Domestic Violence Protective Order, issued under Alaska Stat. 18.66.100 to 18.66.180. A short ex parte protective order can come first, followed by a long-term protective order after a hearing.
Where to file
The district or superior court where you live (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). There is no filing fee for a domestic violence protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150).
Emergency and temporary orders
A judge can issue an ex parte protective order the same day you file, without the other person present, if your petition shows probable cause. It expires 20 days after it is issued unless the court ends it sooner (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110).
Final order duration
After a hearing, the provision barring the abuser from committing or threatening domestic violence, stalking, or harassment lasts until further order of the court, while most other terms last one year and can be extended (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b) and (c)).
Main form
Form DV-100, Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (DV-100-M for a petitioner and children), with instructions in DV-150. Forms and an online wizard are free through the Alaska Court System self-help center.
Suggested Compliance Checklist
Complete the Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (DV-100)
As soon as possible after the abuse days after startingFill out Form DV-100 describing the abuse, your relationship as household members, and specific dates, using DV-150 for instructions. The Alaska Court System offers a free online wizard, paper forms, and self-help staff. Attorney review of your petition is available through DocDraft.
File your petition with the district or superior court
Same day you finish the petition days after startingFile the DV-100 with the district or superior court clerk where you live (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). There is no filing fee for a domestic violence protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). Ask the clerk when the judge will decide on your ex parte order.
Get and carry the ex parte protective order
Same day the judge signs it days after startingIf the judge grants an ex parte protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110), get the signed order and keep a copy with you. It expires 20 days after it is issued unless the court ends it sooner. Note your hearing date.
Arrange service on the respondent
Before the hearing days after startingThe respondent must be served with your petition and any ex parte order before the long-term hearing (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). In Alaska, a peace officer or process server delivers the papers so the judge can hold the hearing and issue a long-term order.
Attend the court hearing with your evidence
On your scheduled hearing date days after startingGo to the hearing and bring photos, messages, and any witnesses. Both sides can testify. The judge decides whether to issue a long-term protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). If you miss the hearing, your ex parte order can expire without a long-term order.
Track the terms and extend the order if needed
Within 30 days before or 60 days after expiration days after startingThe no-abuse provision lasts until further order of the court, while most terms last one year (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b)). To extend the one-year terms, petition within 30 days before or 60 days after the order expires, and the court may extend them for another year.
| Task | Description | Document | Days after starting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete the Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order (DV-100) | Fill out Form DV-100 describing the abuse, your relationship as household members, and specific dates, using DV-150 for instructions. The Alaska Court System offers a free online wizard, paper forms, and self-help staff. Attorney review of your petition is available through DocDraft. | - | As soon as possible after the abuse |
| File your petition with the district or superior court | File the DV-100 with the district or superior court clerk where you live (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). There is no filing fee for a domestic violence protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.150). Ask the clerk when the judge will decide on your ex parte order. | - | Same day you finish the petition |
| Get and carry the ex parte protective order | If the judge grants an ex parte protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110), get the signed order and keep a copy with you. It expires 20 days after it is issued unless the court ends it sooner. Note your hearing date. | - | Same day the judge signs it |
| Arrange service on the respondent | The respondent must be served with your petition and any ex parte order before the long-term hearing (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). In Alaska, a peace officer or process server delivers the papers so the judge can hold the hearing and issue a long-term order. | - | Before the hearing |
| Attend the court hearing with your evidence | Go to the hearing and bring photos, messages, and any witnesses. Both sides can testify. The judge decides whether to issue a long-term protective order (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). If you miss the hearing, your ex parte order can expire without a long-term order. | - | On your scheduled hearing date |
| Track the terms and extend the order if needed | The no-abuse provision lasts until further order of the court, while most terms last one year (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100(b)). To extend the one-year terms, petition within 30 days before or 60 days after the order expires, and the court may extend them for another year. | - | Within 30 days before or 60 days after expiration |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Alaska does not charge a filing fee for a domestic violence protective order. Alaska Stat. 18.66.150 provides that filing fees may not be charged in any action seeking only the relief available under the domestic violence chapter. This keeps cost from blocking people who need protection quickly.
An ex parte protective order is a short order a judge can issue without the other person present, based on your written petition. In Alaska, the judge must find probable cause that a crime involving domestic violence occurred (Alaska Stat. 18.66.110). It protects you right away until your hearing.
A person who is or has been the victim of a crime involving domestic violence by a household member may file (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). Household members include spouses, former spouses, dating partners, co-parents, and certain relatives. A parent or guardian can file on behalf of a child.
You start with Form DV-100, the Petition for Domestic Violence Protective Order, or DV-100-M if you are also protecting your children. Form DV-150 gives step by step instructions. The Alaska Court System offers these forms and an online petition wizard for free through its self-help center.
At the hearing, both you and the respondent can attend, present evidence, and testify. The judge decides whether to issue a long-term protective order and which protections to include, such as no contact and stay-away terms (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100). The judge can grant the order if the respondent was served.
You can ask the court to extend the one-year provisions of your long-term order. In Alaska, you petition within 30 days before or 60 days after the order expires, and the court may extend it for another year if an extension is needed to protect you (Alaska Stat. 18.66.100).
Violating a protective order is a crime in Alaska. Call the police, who can arrest the person for the violation, and the court can also enforce the order. Keep a copy of your order with you at all times and report every violation so officers can act.
No. The Alaska Court System is set up for people to request protective orders on their own, with free forms, an online petition wizard, and self-help staff. Many people file without a lawyer, especially for an ex parte order. Legal help can be useful if the case is contested.
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