Alaska § 18.85.155 - Payment by municipality.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.85.155 — Payment by municipality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.85.155. Payment by municipality.
(a) When a municipality prosecutes a person who has been determined by the court to be indigent under AS 18.85.120 for a violation of a municipal ordinance that is a serious crime, the municipality shall pay for the services of the attorney appointed by the court to defend the indigent person.
(b) A municipality shall provide for defense attorney services under (a) of this section by contracting with private attorneys or the agency or by establishing a municipal public defense agency.
(c) In a prosecution subject to this section, the court may order the defendant to pay to the municipality the costs of the attorney services and other court costs to the extent that the defendant is able to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.85.155
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.85.155 cover?
Section 18.85.155 ("Payment by municipality.") 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 § 18.85.155?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 18.85.155 apply to my situation?
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