Alaska § 33.30.193 - Standard applicable to allowing prisoners access to and use of legal reference materials and legal assistance.
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§ 33.30.193. Standard applicable to allowing prisoners access to and use of legal reference materials and legal assistance.
If the commissioner imposes a restriction on access to and use of legal reference materials by or legal assistance of a prisoner in a state correctional facility, a court may not enter an order giving relief to the prisoner unless the court first finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that enforcement or application of the restriction hinders the prisoner from having access to and use of the legal reference materials or legal assistance (1) in order to gain meaningful access to a court for the purpose of challenging (A) the prisoner's conviction or sentence; or
(B) the conditions of the prisoner's confinement; or
(2) in circumstances in which a state court has specifically determined that a provision of the state constitution necessarily requires a prisoner to have access to and use of the legal reference materials or legal assistance.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 33.30.193
What does Alaska Statutes § 33.30.193 cover?
Section 33.30.193 ("Standard applicable to allowing prisoners access to and use of legal reference materials and legal assistance.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 33.30.193?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 33.30.193 apply to my situation?
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