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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Alaska?

In Alaska, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070.

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Trespass Deadlines in Alaska

How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Alaska?

In Alaska, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070.

When does the clock start for trespass in Alaska?

Two years for trespass.

Can the Alaska deadline for trespass be extended?

A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims. Design, construction and remodeling actions run under AS § 09.10.054 with their own limits.

Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Alaska?

Often, yes. Same 2-year deadline; no short pre-suit notice under Alaska Stat. §§ 09.10.070, 09.50.250. Alaska is one of the few states that does NOT impose a short pre-suit notice deadline for injury claims against the State or a municipality — the ordinary two-year period in AS § 09.10.070 applies. Claims against the State are brought under AS § 09.50.250, whi…

How does Alaska compare to other states for trespass?

Alaska's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →

What Does Trespass to Land Cover?

Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Alaska:

01 Unauthorized entry onto private property
02 Encroaching structures or fences
03 Interference with use of real property
04 Unauthorized removal of timber or resources
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Other Filing Deadlines in Alaska

Statutes of limitations have exceptions, and courts apply them to specific facts. This page states the general rule. A licensed Alaska attorney can tell you the deadline that applies to your situation.
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