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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(1) “crime involving domestic violence” has the meaning given in AS 18.66.990;
(2) “person acting on behalf of a defendant” includes the defendant's attorney, an agent of the defendant or the defendant's attorney, or a person specified by the court under AS 12.61.120(b) or an agent of that person, but does not include the defendant;
(3) “victim” has the meaning given in AS 12.55.185;
(4) “witness” means a person contacted in connection with a criminal case because the person may have knowledge or information about the criminal case.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 12. Code of Criminal Procedure § 12.61.900. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-12-code-of-criminal-procedure/ak-st-sect-12-61-900/
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