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
Alaska State Court Law Library
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Information about the Alaska State Court Law Library and legal research resources.
By: Alaska Court System
Alaska Rules of Court
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2005-06 Alaska Rules of Court
By: Alaska Court System
What is a Court Case?
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There are two main kinds of cases: civil cases and criminal cases. This web site explains the difference and defines common terms that are often used in the legal system.
By: Alaska Court System
Self-Help Services: Appeals
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This website, made available by the Alaska Court System, explains how you can represent yourself in filing an appeal of a civil final judgment or order from the Alaska Superior Court to the Alaska Supreme Court. It also discusses how to respond to an appeal.
This is a detailed website, and you should review the information carefully and thoroughly before filing an appeal. You should consult with an attorney if at all possible to discuss your case.
By: Alaska Court System
SC-100 / Alaska Small Claims Handbook
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Guide to the small claims process in Alaska. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
SC-95 / Small Claims Information Sheet
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A brief summary about small claims cases. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
PUB-27 / Judicial Independence
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Basic overview of the judicial system. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
When You Need a Lawyer
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This information, provided by the American Bar Association, covers topics such as questions to ask a lawyer, legal fees and expenses, what types of cases might require a lawyer, and what to do if you are not satisfied with your lawyer's help.
By: American Bar Association's ABA Network
A Guide to the Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman is designed to help citizens who have complaints about State of Alaska agencies. This article explains what the Ombudsman does and doesn't do, how to file a complaint, and how to contact the Ombudsman's office.
By: State of Alaska, Office of the Ombudsman
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