Alaska Statutes 12.45.015 – Introduction of victim and defendant to jury

(a) During jury selection or as part of an opening statement at trial, the prosecuting attorney may introduce the victim to the jury, and the attorney for the defendant may introduce the defendant to the jury.

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 12.45.015

Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(b) In this section, “victim” has the meaning given in Alaska Stat. § 12.55.185.

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