Delegation of Authority to Issue An Administrative Subpoena in Cases Involving Use of an Internet Service Account

What is this notice about?

Alaska's Attorney General, Stephen J. Cox, has given the Deputy Attorney General the power to issue administrative subpoenas (official orders to hand over certain information) in cases where an Internet service account may have been used to commit certain crimes. The person serving as Deputy Attorney General, including anyone acting in that role, can review and issue these subpoenas. The change took effect December 17, 2025, and lasts until the Attorney General withdraws it.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska Statute (AS) 44.23.080 lets the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee issue an administrative subpoena for certain information when there is reasonable cause to believe an Internet service account was used in connection with a violation of AS 11.41.452, AS 11.41.455 or AS 11.61.125-11.61.128. This notice records the Attorney General naming a designee under that law.

What action is being taken?

The Attorney General is delegating authority to personnel in the Deputy Attorney General position, including anyone acting in that position, to review and, if appropriate, issue administrative subpoenas under AS 44.23.080. The delegation is effective December 17, 2025, and continues until withdrawn by the Attorney General.

Who is involved: Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General; personnel in the Deputy Attorney General position, State of Alaska Department of Law

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General
State of Alaska Department of Law

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Dec 17, 2025: Delegation signed and takes effect; it continues until withdrawn by the Attorney General.
Dec 19, 2025: Notice published.

Original notice text

Alaska Statute 44.23.080 authorizes the Attorney General of the State of Alaska or the Attorney General’s designee to issue an administrative subpoena for certain information when there is reasonable cause to believe that an Internet service account has been used in connection with a violation of AS 11.41.452, AS 11.41.455 or AS 11.61.125-11.61.128. I Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General, designate to personnel in the Deputy Attorney General position, including any personnel acting in this position, to review and, if appropriate, issue administrative subpoenas pursuant to AS 44.23.080. This appointment is effective December 17, 2025and continues until withdrawn by the Attorney General. Dated: December 17, 2025 /s/Stephen J. Cox Attorney General

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