How Long to Sue
AS 09.10.070 — two years for personal injury and most torts, three for a contract
| The claim | Brought within |
|---|---|
| The claimLibel, slander, assault, battery, false imprisonment, personal injury or death | Brought withinTwo years |
| The claimTaking, keeping or damaging personal property | Brought withinTwo years |
| The claimAgainst a peace officer for an act or omission in office | Brought withinTwo years |
| The claimOn a contract, written or implied | Brought withinThree years |
Who handles this in Alaska: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
Sources for this section (2)
- AS 09.10.070 — Actions for torts, for injury to personal property, for certain statutory liabilities, and against peace officers and coroners to be brought in two years
- AS 09.10.053 — Contract actions to be brought in three years
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.