Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 26.05.480

• accuser: means a person who signs and swears to charges, a person who directs that charges nominally be signed and sworn to by another, and any other person who has an interest other than an official interest in the prosecution of the accused. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
• convening authority: includes , in addition to the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding for the time being or a successor in command to the convening authority. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
• officer: means a commissioned or warrant officer. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
• person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
• record: when used in connection with the proceedings of a court-martial, means
  (A) an official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
• Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
• Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.