Alaska Statutes 09.50.190 – Dismissal
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 09.50.190
- action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
If the complaint is filed by a citizen, the action may be dismissed only upon approval of the attorney general and affidavit of the complainant and the complainant’s attorney giving the reasons why the suit should be dismissed. The court may refuse to dismiss the suit and may direct the attorney general to prosecute the action.