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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.41.255. Definition of serious physical injury for offenses against children under 12 under AS 11.41.200--11.41.250 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-11-criminal-law/ak-st-sect-11-41-255/
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