(a) Notwithstanding another provision of this chapter, the victims' advocate may
(1) file a request under AS 12.36.070 with a law enforcement agency for the return of property to a crime victim after having conducted an investigation and determining that the crime victim is entitled to the return of the property under the factors listed in AS 12.36.070(c);
(2) request a hearing under AS 12.36.070(f).
(b) In fulfilling the requirements of this section, the victims' advocate may use any of the powers granted to the advocate under this chapter.
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.