Notwithstanding the definition of “serious physical injury” in AS 11.81.900(b), for the purpose of an offense against a child under 12 years of age under AS 11.41.200 – 11.41.250, unless the context requires otherwise, “serious physical injury” means

(1) physical injury caused by an act performed under circumstances that create a substantial risk of death; or
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 11.41.255

  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(2) physical injury that terminates a pregnancy or causes

(A) serious disfigurement;
(B) serious impairment of health by extensive bruising or other injury that would cause a reasonable person to seek medical attention for the child from a health care professional in the form of diagnosis or treatment;
(C) serious impediment of blood circulation or breathing; or
(D) protracted loss or impairment of the function of a body member or organ.
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