The Alaska Request for Return of Seized Property and Notice of Hearing is a document issued by the Alaska Department of Law to individuals whose property has been seized by law enforcement. It informs the individual of the seizure and the hearing at which the individual can request the return of their property. The document outlines the individual's right to challenge the seizure and return of their property, as well as any deadlines for filing a challenge. There are two types of Alaska Request for Return of Seized Property and Notice of Hearing: Civil Forfeiture and Criminal Forfeiture. Civil Forfeiture is the process by which the government can seize property that is believed to be connected to criminal activity. The government must issue a Notice of Seizure and a Notice of Hearing to the owner of the property, which includes a description of the property and the date and time of the hearing. The individual must attend the hearing to request the return of their property. Criminal Forfeiture is the process by which the government can seize property that has been used in the commission of a crime. The government must issue a Notice of Seizure and a Notice of Hearing to the owner of the property, which includes a description of the property and the date and time of the hearing. The individual must attend the hearing to request the return of their property.