§ 8.10.020. Stalking.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to commit the offense of stalking.

B.

A person commits the crime of stalking if the person knowingly engages in a course of conduct that recklessly places another person in fear of death or physical injury, or in fear of the death or physical injury of a family member.

C.

In this section, the following terms shall have the meaning given in this subsection:

1.

Course of conduct means repeated acts of non-consensual contact involving the victim or a family member.

2.

Device includes software.

3.

Family member has the meaning set forth in section 8.05.015.

4.

Non-consensual contact means any contact with another person that is initiated or continued without that person's consent, that is beyond the scope of the consent provided by that person, or that is in disregard of that person's expressed desire that the contact be avoided or discontinued. The term "non-consensual contact" includes, but is not limited to:

a.

Following or appearing within the sight of that person;

b.

Approaching or confronting that person in a public place or on private property;

c.

Appearing at the workplace or residence of that person;

d.

Entering onto or remaining on property owned, leased or occupied by that person;

e.

Contacting that person by telephone;

f.

Sending mail or electronic communications to that person;

g.

Placing an object on, or delivering an object to, property owned, leased or occupied by that person;

h.

Following or monitoring that person with a global positioning device or similar technological means; or

i.

Using, installing, or attempting to use or install a device for observing, recording, or photographing events occurring in the residence, vehicle, or workplace used by that person, or on the personal electronic device or equipment used by that person.

5.

Victim means a person who is the target of a course of conduct.

D.

Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

(AO No. 93-200, § 1, 2-3-94; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-98; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-03; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-14)

State law reference

Stalking in the second degree, AS 11.41.270; arrest without warrant, AS 12.25.030(b)(1).