The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to

(1) achieve the end that a child coming within the jurisdiction of the court under this chapter may receive the care, guidance, treatment, and control that will promote the child’s welfare and the parents’ participation in the upbringing of the child to the fullest extent consistent with the child’s best interests; and

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 47.10.005

  • care: means to provide for the physical, mental, and social needs of the child. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • child: means a person who is
    (A) under 18 years of age. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • court: means the superior court of the state. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) follow the findings set out in Alaska Stat. § 47.06.025 .
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