Alaska, the second youngest state in the nation, is among the leading states in this area of criminal law.
Published: 32 minutes agoBeing a victim of a crime is not like what you see on television. From beginning to end, it is a very traumatizing experience. On TV shows like “Law & Order: SVU,” a felony criminal case gets wrapped up in a bow 45 minutes after Sgt. Fin Tutuola catches the criminal and assistant district attorney Dominick Carisi prosecutes them. However, in real life, the investigation and prosecution of a serious felony more often than not takes several years.
Nevertheless, what good are legal rights if they cannot be effectively advocated for in the justice system? Recognizing that dilemma, in 2001 the 22nd Alaska Legislature enacted Senate Bill 105, which created the Office of Victims’ Rights .
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