A motion for an order of arrest in a civil action shall be accompanied by affidavit setting out the facts supporting the ground for arrest. The order of arrest shall state the amount of bail. The arresting officer, at the time of arrest, shall deliver to the defendant copies of the order of arrest and all affidavits supporting the motion.
Rule 87.Civil Arrest.
Last amended January 1, 1963 · Last verified July 6, 2026
In one sentenceRule 87 requires a supporting affidavit before a court orders a civil arrest, sets the bail amount in the order, and requires the arresting officer to hand the defendant copies of the order and supporting affidavits at the time of arrest.
Full Text of Rule 87
Amendment History
(Amended by SCO 49 effective January 1, 1963)
Plain-English Summary
A motion for an order of civil arrest must be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts supporting the grounds for arrest, and the resulting order must state the amount of bail. At the time of the arrest, the arresting officer has to deliver copies of the order of arrest and all supporting affidavits to the defendant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a court order someone arrested in a civil case without evidence?
No — the motion must be supported by an affidavit setting out the facts justifying arrest, and the order itself must state the bail amount.
What is the defendant entitled to receive at the time of a civil arrest?
Copies of the order of arrest and all the affidavits that supported the motion for it.
Source & verification. The rule text, Amendment History, and Notes are reproduced verbatim from the
official Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure (Alaska R. Civ. P. 87). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Alaska (Alaska Const. art. IV, § 15). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 6, 2026. ·
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