Which Alaska court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | District Court: Small Claims | Up to $10,000 | AS 22.15.040 |
| Limited civil | District Court | Up to $75,000 | AS 22.15.030 |
| General civil | Superior Court Over $75,000; unlimited civil jurisdiction. | No limit | AS 22.10.020 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 20 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(a)).
11 Alaska forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Alaska practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsAlaska R. Civ. P. 4 / 12(a): 20-day answer
- Case Description FormAlaska Trial Courts (CIV-125 style): required at filing
- Return of ServiceAlaska R. Civ. P. 4(f): proof of service
- Request for Exemption from Payment of FeesAlaska Admin. R. 9 (TF-920 style): fee exemption
- Notice of DismissalAlaska R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1): voluntary dismissal
- Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default JudgmentAlaska R. Civ. P. 55(a)-(c): two-stage default
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. ยง 3931
- Default JudgmentAlaska R. Civ. P. 55: interest per AS 09.30.070
- Writ of Execution (Earnings)AS 09.35: AS 09.38.030 weekly exemption, 25% federal backstop
- Writ of Execution (Financial Institution)AS 09.35: bank accounts, AS 09.38 exemptions
- Judgment Debtor ExaminationAlaska R. Civ. P. 69(b): post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Alaska matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Case Description Form · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Case Description Form · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Application for Entry of Default and Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Writ of Execution (Earnings) · Writ of Execution (Financial Institution) · Judgment Debtor Examination
Fee Waiver
Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Alaska county are in the 1Court Directory: Alaska.
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