The Alaska Court Visitor's Report on Initial Petition is a document that is used by court visitors to provide recommendations to the court regarding a minor’s best interests in a guardianship, adoption, or other legal proceeding. It is completed by a court visitor, who is appointed by the court to investigate and evaluate a family’s circumstances and provide an opinion on the best interests of the minor. The report typically includes information such as the family’s demographics, the minor’s living situation and educational history, the visitor’s observations and interviews with family members, and a recommendation to the court. There are two types of Alaska Court Visitor's Report on Initial Petition: Guardianship Report and Adoption Report.