(a) The victims' advocate shall assist crime victims in obtaining the rights crime victims are guaranteed under the constitution and laws of the state with regard to the contacts crime victims have with justice agencies.
(b) The victims' advocate may make the statement a crime victim is authorized to make under art. I, sec. 24, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and AS 12.55.023, in a court of the state when requested by the crime victim and when the crime victim does not personally make a statement.
(c) When advocating on behalf of a crime victim in an ongoing criminal case or juvenile adjudication, the victims' advocate is entitled to all information available to the defendant or juvenile.
(d) Records obtained by the victims' advocate shall remain in the exclusive custody of the victims' advocate. The victims' advocate may not disclose confidential information to any person.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 65. Office of Victims' Rights
Sec. 24.65.010. Office of victims' rights.
Sec. 24.65.020. Appointment of the victims' advocate.
Sec. 24.65.030. Qualifications.
Sec. 24.65.040. Term of office.
Sec. 24.65.070. Staff and delegation.
Sec. 24.65.080. Office facilities and administration.
Sec. 24.65.100. Jurisdiction; duties.
Sec. 24.65.105. Payment of restitution.
Sec. 24.65.110. Advocacy on behalf of crime victims; records.
Sec. 24.65.115. Authority to request return of property on behalf of certain persons.
Sec. 24.65.120. Investigations.
Sec. 24.65.150. Procedure after investigation.
Sec. 24.65.160. Publication of recommendations.
Sec. 24.65.170. Annual report.
Sec. 24.65.180. Judicial review.
Sec. 24.65.190. Immunity of the victims' advocate.
Sec. 24.65.200. Victims' advocate's privilege not to testify or produce documents or other evidence.