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(a) If the attorney general requests representation, the senior force judge advocate shall detail a judge advocate as appellate counsel to represent the state in a proceeding filed under AS 26.05.640 as civilian counsel, in a petition filed under AS 26.05.645, or as counsel before any federal court.
(b) The accused has the right to be represented by detailed military counsel before the Military Appeals Commission under AS 26.05.640 and before the reviewing court in a petition filed under AS 26.05.645.
(c) Upon the request of an accused entitled to be represented under (b) of this section, the senior force judge advocate shall detail a judge advocate to represent the accused in a review or appeal. Counsel detailed under this subsection shall meet the criteria for counsel under AS 26.05.475(d).
(d) A person who has acted as investigating officer, trial counsel, military judge, witness, or court member in the case may not act as civilian review counsel for the accused detailed under (c) of this section.
(e) An accused may choose to be represented by civilian counsel at the expense of the accused.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 26. Military Affairs, Veterans, Disasters, and Aerospace § 26.05.650. Appellate and civilian counsel - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-26-military-affairs-veterans-disasters-and-aerospace/ak-st-sect-26-05-650/
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