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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of twelve, except that the legislature may provide for a jury of not more than twelve nor less than six in courts not of record. The accused is entitled to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be released on bail, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - The Constitution of the State of Alaska Art. I, § 11. Rights of Accused - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/the-constitution-of-the-state-of-alaska/ak-const-art-1-sect-11/
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