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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 11, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Alaska, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources website or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Statewide Moratorium on Evictions

On March 23, 2020, all four presiding Alaska trial court judges issued and signed an administrative order that, among other things, suspends all eviction proceedings until May 1, 2020 due to the ongoing “public health emergency” caused by COVID-19. The order further permits judges to stay pending eviction orders and suggests staying eviction orders for anyone quarantined for COVID-19.

Government or Lead Agency

Trial Courts for the State of Alaska

Dates Available

Effective immediately, until May 1, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

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Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

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Contact for More Information

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List of Additional Information

To review the order or related media coverage, please see:

https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/covid19/docs/statewide-pjo-rules-suspension.pdf

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2020/03/25/alaska-courts-halt-evictions-many-other-proceedings-until-may-because-of-coronavirus-concerns/


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