Sec. 18.85.110. Notice and provision for representation.
(a) If a person having a right to representation under AS 18.85.100 is not represented by an attorney, the court shall, at the time of the person’s appearance before the court, clearly inform the person of the right of an indigent person to be represented by an attorney at public expense. (b) [Repealed, § 6 […]
Sec. 18.85.120. Determination of indigency; repayment.
(a) The determination of a person’s indigency shall be made by the court in which an action against the person is pending. The determination shall be made by the court and shall set out the basis for the finding that the person is indigent. (b) In determining whether a person is indigent and in determining […]
Sec. 18.80.280. Acquittal bars other actions.
The acquittal of a person by the commission or a court of competent jurisdiction of any alleged violation of this chapter is a bar to any other action, civil or criminal, based on the same act or omission.
Sec. 18.80.290. Local human rights commissions.
(a) The legislative body of a municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the establishment of membership in and support of a local human rights commission. The number and qualifications of the members of a local commission and their terms and method of appointment or removal shall be as determined by the legislative body, except […]
Sec. 18.80.295. Apprenticeship programs.
The provisions of this chapter affecting discrimination in employment on the basis of age do not apply to apprenticeship programs registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, United States Department of Labor, or apprenticeship programs that meet standards equivalent to apprenticeship programs registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Sec. 18.80.300. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “blockbusting” means an unlawful discriminatory practice by a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or employee or agent of a broker or another individual, corporation, partnership, or organization for the purpose of inducing a real estate transaction from which any such person or its stockholders or members may benefit financially, to […]
Sec. 18.85.010. Public defender agency established.
There is created in the Department of Administration a Public Defender Agency to serve the needs of indigent defendants.
Sec. 18.85.020. Administration.
The agency is administered by the public defender.
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.