Alaska Statutes 18.85.040 – Removal
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 18.85.040
- action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
The public defender is subject to removal by the governor for good cause. If the public defender is removed, the governor shall submit to the legislature a report stating the reasons for removal. The report shall be submitted within 10 days after the action has been taken if the legislature is in session, or if the legislature is not in session, within 10 days after the convening of the next regular or special session.