For the purposes of this chapter, the court may find physical harm to a child or substantial risk of physical harm to a child if

(1) the child was the victim of an act described in Alaska Stat. § 11.41.100 – 11.41.250, 11.41.300, 11.41.410 – 11.41.455, or Alaska Stat. § 11.51.100 and the physical harm occurred as a result of conduct by or conditions created by a parent, guardian, or custodian; or

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 47.10.015

  • 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
  • custodian: means a natural person 18 years of age or older to whom a parent or guardian has transferred temporary physical care, custody, and control of the child for a period of time. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • guardian: means a natural person who is legally appointed guardian of the child by the court. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • parent: means the biological or adoptive parent of the child. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
(2) a negligent act or omission by a parent, guardian, or custodian creates a substantial risk of injury to the child.
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