Alaska Stat. § 09.50. § 09.50.200
Contempt proceeding
Operative Text
If an injunction granted under the provisions of AS 09.50.170 — 09.50.240 is violated, the court may summarily try and punish the offender. A party found guilty of contempt under the provisions of AS 09.50.170 — 09.50.240 is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than six months, or by both.
Alaska Statute AS 09.50 § 09.50.200 establishes that when a court injunction issued under the nuisance-abatement framework of AS 09.50.170–09.50.240 is violated, the court has authority to handle the contempt matter through a summary proceeding. A person found guilty of contempt under this provision faces a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment between three and six months, or both. This rule gives courts a direct enforcement mechanism to back up injunctions related to nuisance properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under AS 09.50 § 09.50.200, a landlord or property owner who is subject to an injunction issued under the AS 09.50.170–09.50.240 nuisance-abatement statutes must take that court order seriously, as any violation can trigger a summary contempt proceeding. Compliant operators generally review the specific terms of any injunction carefully and ensure that all conditions are met promptly and continuously. Because the penalties include fines and potential imprisonment, property managers operating under such an order typically document their compliance efforts thoroughly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 09.50 § 09.50.200 can be relevant to tenants in situations where a nuisance-related injunction under AS 09.50.170–09.50.240 has been issued and a landlord or other party appears to be violating it. Tenants who believe an injunction is being disregarded may bring that information to the attention of the court or a local tenant-rights organization, which can help identify appropriate next steps. Consulting a tenant-rights group or legal aid organization familiar with Alaska housing law can help clarify what options exist under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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