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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person may not serve as victims' advocate
(1) unless the person has been a resident of the state for the three years immediately preceding the person's appointment;
(2) unless the person has been engaged in the active practice of law for the three years immediately preceding the person's appointment;
(3) unless the person has significant experience in criminal law;
(4) unless the person is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state;
(5) within one year of the last day on which the person served as a member of the legislature;
(6) while the person is a candidate for or holds another national, state, or municipal office; the victims' advocate may not become a candidate for national, state, or municipal office until one year has elapsed from the date the victims' advocate vacates the office of victims' advocate;
(7) while the person is engaged in another occupation for which the person receives compensation;
(8) unless the person is at least 21 years of age and is a qualified voter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying § 24.65.030. Qualifications - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-24-legislature-and-lobbying/ak-st-sect-24-65-030/
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