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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,
(1) “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid;
(2) “innocence” means that the applicant was not a perpetrator of or an accomplice to the offense or lesser included offense for which the applicant was convicted;
(3) “prisoner” has the meaning given in AS 33.30.901;
(4) “unconditionally discharged” means that a defendant is released from all disability arising under a sentence, including probation and parole.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 12. Code of Criminal Procedure § 12.73.090. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-12-code-of-criminal-procedure/ak-st-sect-12-73-090/
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