Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.61.124. Solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An offender commits the crime of solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor if, under circumstances not proscribed under AS 11.41.455 or AS 11.61.123, the offender being 18 years of age or older

(1) solicits a picture of the genitals, anus, or female breast of another person and the

(A) person solicited is under 16 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender; or

(B) offender believes that the other person is under 16 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender; or

(2) produces a picture of the genitals, anus, or female breast of another person and the

(A) person shown in the picture is under 16 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender; or

(B) offender believes that the other person is under 16 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender.

(b) In a prosecution under (a) of this section, it is not a defense that the person solicited or shown in the picture was not actually a person under 16 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender.

(c) In a prosecution under (a)(1) of this section, it is not necessary for the prosecution to show that a picture was actually produced.

(d) The provisions of this section do not apply to acts

(1) that may reasonably be construed to be normal caretaker responsibilities for a child, interactions with a child, or affection for a child; or

(2) performed for the purpose of administering a recognized and lawful form of treatment that is reasonably adapted to promoting the physical or mental health of the person being treated.

(e) In this section, “picture” has the meaning given in AS 11.61.123(e).

(f) Solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor is a

(1) class C felony if an offender

(A) violates (a)(1) of this section and the person solicited is under 13 years of age; or

(B) violates (a)(2) of this section;

(2) class A misdemeanor if an offender violates (a)(1) of this section and the person solicited is 13 years of age or older.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.61.124. Solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-11-criminal-law/ak-st-sect-11-61-124/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard