Alaska Procedure for Criminal Cases in Alaska

Per the Alaska Court System, “Criminal Rule 11(i) and Delinquency Rule 23(f) authorize judges to refer cases to a restorative justice program unless the victim(s), the prosecutor, or the defendant(s) object to a referral. The referral enables the program participants to collectively propose sentencing requirements or to give other recommendations to the court.”

In 2023, statewide restorative justice procedures for criminal proceedings were established “to provide a more uniform and predictable process for the court to administer, and to provide a process for tribal involvement even in locations where no local agreement exists.” The detailed procedures are here.