Frequently-Asked Questions About the Alaska Court System
(Separate Website)
Information about the Alaska Court System in question and answer format.
By: Alaska Court System
CR-204 / Information for Defendants About Getting a Court-Appointed Attorney
(Separate Website)
Informational pamphlet for criminal defendants about the process of getting a court-appointed attorney. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
PUB-19 / Minor Offense Pamphlet
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet explains what an arraignment is, what a trial is, how to request a postponement of a court hearing, and how to change the location of a court hearing in minor offense matters. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
PUB-9 / Misdemeanor Arraignments
(Separate Website)
Answers to some common questions about misdemeanor arraignments. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Expungement
Expunging Criminal Records is Difficult in Alaska
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Criminal Justice Resource Links
Basics of Criminal Law
(Separate Website)
This information, provided by the American Bar Association, explains the difference between civil and criminal law and defines some of the terms that are used in criminal cases.
By: American Bar Association's ABA Net
Criminal Law
(Separate Website)
Alaska Statutes, Title 11 (Criminal Law).
By: Law Offices of James B. Gottstein
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (2006)
(Separate Website)
Rules that govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings brought in federal courts.
By: Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute
Steps in a Trial
(Separate Website)
This national website offers links to detailed information about civil and criminal proceedings.
By: American Bar Association's ABA Network
Arrests and Interrogations -- Frequently-Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Information on constitutional protections you can invoke during police interrogations.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
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