The public defender may appoint and remove assistant public defenders, clerks, investigators, stenographers, and other employees the public defender considers necessary to enable the public defender to carry out the responsibilities of the public defender, subject to existing appropriations. Each person appointed to a subordinate position established by the public defender is under the supervision and control of the public defender.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 85. Public Defender Agency
Sec. 18.85.010. Public defender agency established.
Sec. 18.85.020. Administration.
Sec. 18.85.030. Appointment and term.
Sec. 18.85.070. Private practice prohibited.
Sec. 18.85.080. Delegation of functions.
Sec. 18.85.100. Right to representation, services, and facilities.
Sec. 18.85.110. Notice and provision for representation.
Sec. 18.85.120. Determination of indigency; repayment.
Sec. 18.85.130. Contracts with private attorneys.
Sec. 18.85.150. Recovery from defendant.
Sec. 18.85.155. Payment by municipality.