Frequently-Asked Questions About the Alaska Court System
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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
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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
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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
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Answers to some common questions about misdemeanor arraignments. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Basics of Criminal Law
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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
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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
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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
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Information on constitutional protections you can invoke during police interrogations.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
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