Sec. 18.85.160. Records and reports.
(a) The public defender shall keep appropriate records respecting each needy person represented by the agency under this chapter. (b) [Repealed, § 19 ch 6 SLA 1998.]
Sec. 18.85.170. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “agency” means the public defender agency created by AS 18.85.010; (2) “detain” means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action; (3) “expenses,” when used with reference to representation under this chapter, includes an expense of investigation, other preparation, and trial; (4) “indigent person” means a person who, […]
Sec. 18.85.030. Appointment and term.
The governor shall appoint the public defender from among two or more persons nominated for that position by the judicial council. The appointment is subject to confirmation by majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. The public defender shall serve a term of four years. If the governor decides to retain the […]
Sec. 18.80.210. Civil rights.
The opportunity to obtain employment, credit and financing, public accommodations, housing accommodations, and other property without discrimination because of sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, race, religion, color, or national origin is a civil right.
Sec. 18.85.040. Removal.
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 […]
Sec. 18.80.215. Activities in aid of housing for minority groups.
The activities of a nonprofit and noncommercial organization on a nonremunerative basis in aiding minority group members to obtain housing opportunities so as to further the purpose of this chapter are not considered a violation of AS 08.88.161.
Sec. 18.85.050. Vacancy.
If the position of public defender becomes vacant for any reason, the governor may appoint an acting public defender to serve until the regular appointment procedures under AS 18.85.030 are complied with. The governor and the judicial council shall act under AS 18.85.030 as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs. A person appointed under […]
Sec. 18.80.220. Unlawful employment practices; exception.
(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, it is unlawful for (1) an employer to refuse employment to a person, or to bar a person from employment, or to discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of the person’s race, religion, color, or national […]
Sec. 18.85.060. Eligibility.
A person is not eligible to be the public defender or an assistant public defender unless admitted to the practice of law in this state no later than 10 months following the commencement of the person’s employment by the agency.
Sec. 18.80.230. Unlawful practices in places of public accommodation.
(a) It is unlawful for the owner, lessee, manager, agent, or employee of a public accommodation (1) to refuse, withhold from, or deny to a person any of its services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, race, religion, color, or national […]