Please choose the location listed on your paperwork, or None of the Above. All rights reserved. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. Abstract 41, 1 2, SLA 1985, adopting AS 12.40.110. If the States justice system cant or wont protect productive Alaskans from wrongdoers in and out of government, does it mean we have to petition the U.S. Justice Department for equal protection under the law? 63 SLA 1997 to eliminate the requirement that the prosecution must obtain permission from the court before a victim can testify by telephone. Every two years the court discards the old Master Wheel and Qualified Wheel and recreates them from the most current databases at that time. Top Alaska stories delivered to your inbox every week. There is nothing in the constitution that says a pandemic trumps a defendants constitutional right to a speedy trial. Some states will require an arraignment for misdemeanor cases or felony cases. When this suspension is lifted, the time for trialwillcontinue to be tolled for the time necessary to permit an orderly transition and scheduling, Bolger wrote on Nov. 25. Grand Juror GuidelinesA few guidelines that members of an Alaska Grand Jury may want to follow:Obey all laws and court rules related to grand juries, including rules of evidence and procedures for issuing subpoenas.Respect the rights of defendants, including the right to a fair trial and the right to remain silent.Refrain from discussing grand jury Alaska Constitution,Article1, Section 8:The power of grand juries to investigate and make recommendations concerningthe public welfare or safety shall never be suspended. A copy of your itinerary is not needed. The pilot project in the Second Judicial District, which includes Utqiagvik, Kotzebue and Nome, is part of the court systems response to COVID-19. The name "Corrupt Bastards Club" was widely used to designate Alaska legislators implicated in a massive ongoing federal corruption investigation. Keeping an open mind: Grand jurors are expected to keep an open mind and approach each case with impartiality. We dont have counties in Alaska, what should I enter? Alaska Grand Jury. The defendant will also be read their rights. Alaska's courts will test the use of videoconferencing in grand jury proceedings in August 2020 in the northwest region of the state. A grand jury is often a larger group of people than a trial jury and serves for a longer period of time. Demonstrate at the Kenai Courthouse on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 AM to demand that Grand Juries be allowed to see and lawfully act on evidence of felony crimes and corruption by public officials. Courts are not overloaded! . And, in direct violation of page 26 of 2019 Alaska's Grand Jury Handbook (AK Court System Form J-185) prosecutors, district attorneys, Alaska's Attorney General, and Governor refused to give a 500-signature letter/petition, calling for a Grand Jury investigation into the forgoing, to the Grand Jury. You may travel the evening before jury selection to ensure that you can report on time the next morning. Please note that the grand jury meets in Anchorage and citizens from all over the state must be called for this type of jury service. But the order says only the grand jury foreperson is required to be present in the courtroom for grand jury proceedings. Gov! What should I do? You may have to file a suit against whomever does the scheduling to get the space. THE HISTORY OF THE GRAND JURY'S REPORTING POWER The principal functions of the grand jury are to serve "as a body of accusers sworn to discover and present for trial persons suspected of wrongdoing and as a protector of citizens against arbitrary and op-pressive governmental action."" This is the group of people who determine any question or issue of fact in any criminal or civil trial according to law and the evidence introduced at the trial. Jurors from the Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake and Girdwood areas are NOT considered out of town for travel purposes in the Anchorage division. You have already served as a grand or petit juror in federal/state court within the last two years, You serve as a volunteer firefighter or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew for any federal, state or local government agency. The court pays an attendance fee of $50.00 per day, plus transportation expense reimbursement of the current mileage allowance. You may send requests via letter, fax, email, or the eJuror website. Serving on a grand jury allows you to take part in providing Alaska's citizens with one of the most fundamental guarantees in the Alaska Constitution: the guarantee that a person will have to face serious criminal charges only if a panel of private citizens decides there is sufficient evidence to require that person to stand trial. press release distribution service at Newswire.com, Featured Image for AlaskaGrandJuryRights.com. Jury trials and grand jury proceedings may be scheduled and held. https://alaskagrandjurorsassociation.org/2023/05/04/re-legislative-grand-jury-investigation-we-are-requesting-investigation-by-alaskas-legislature-join-in-the-upcoming-courthouse-sit-in-on-april-19th/?mtm_campaign=AGJA%3A%20Group%20Blast&mtm_group=Talkeetna%252c%2BAK%2BCommunity%2BNews&mtm_source=David%20Haeg&mtm_medium=Facebook, HIA Resolution - 2023 The Hoonah Indian Association makes some very good points in RESOLUTION #23-25 Resolution of Support for Thomas Jack. This process is the same for petit and grand jurors. Lets see the SOA cut off paychecks to all public employees who are not showing up for work, and then see how long they think this is a good idea. You may request to be rescheduled due to work or school obligations, vacation plans, or similar reasons. Published: Jan. 20, 2022 at 12:11 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) A prosecutor who's investigating possible attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia on Thursday called for a special grand jury to help move the case along. Summonses are issued only at 4 week intervals. Roetman said he trusts Alaskans to follow instructions not to discuss grand jury proceedings and said it will be up to the courts and prosecutors to monitor Zoom video of jurors to make sure theyre paying attention and not showing the grand jury proceedings to anyone else. Grand juries are composed of 12 citizens who are selected at random from the same source and in the same manner as petit jurors. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. It goes without saying that Alaska is spread out, said Superior Court Judge Paul Roetman, presiding judge of Alaskas Second Judicial District. Make decisions based on the evidence presented and the testimony of witnesses and not influenced by personal bias or outside influence. Sabine Poux / KDLL The Kenai Courthouse. ..IF they are found guilty. (b)Where Grand Juries Shall Be Convened. Avoid conflicts of interest or any other conduct that could compromise their ability to act impartially. Grand - Courthouse and Federal Building, at 222 W. 7th Ave., Room 262. No health insurance . Petit jurors should NOT report for jury service unless they call the Jury Information Line and are told to report. And those greater areas are serviced only by commuter airlines, or if the seasons right, snowgo, boat, four-wheeler, I guess, sometimes.. The power of grand juries to investigate and make recommendations concerning the public welfare or safety shall never, Worried about institutionalcorruption? Alaska Public Media is one of our partner stations in Anchorage. Also, the grand jury process is separate from the trial process, and the defendant has the right to a trial by jury, where they will be represented by an attorney, and the prosecution must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Notify the court if they are unable to attend a scheduled session of the grand jury, or if they have any other issues that may affect their ability to serve on the grand jury. Alaska Grand Jury Handbook, Page 16:Can a grand juror ask the grand jury to investigate a crime that the district attorney has not presented to them? A lock ( 3rd District - Carol McAllen, Anchorage, 907-264-0415. Copyright 2023 Alaska Grand Jurors Association. Well, that are half-right, as we ALL are indeed going to die. Willingness to learn: Grand jurors are expected to be willing to learn about the legal system and the responsibilities of being a grand juror. Indictment may be waived by the accused. GRAND JURY SERVICE DATES AND TIMES 64 Court Street Laconia, NH 03246 1-855-212-1234 YOU MUST REPORT TO THE COURTHOUSE ON ALL THE GRAND JURY DATES LISTED BELOW. We summon jurors from all voting districts. Please do not bring children. . Jeb Bush and returning to Alaska to serve as speechwriter for Gov. And the order also says that every participant must maintain the usual secrecy around grand jury proceedings. This court receives a list of active registered voters from the Alaska State Division of Elections. AS 12.40.040Juror to disclose knowledge of crime. The one you are assigned to is listed on your paperwork and is not always the closest to you geographically. At least 9 members of the grand jury must concur in order to return an indictment. Refer to the Attending Court Hearings page for more information. It is extremely important for you to be prompt both in the morning and after lunch. On March 30, 2020, the Court issued Miscellaneous General Order 20-11 concerning changes to Court operations and deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But seriously, HOW can any of these people (judges, prosecutors, etc.) Only in Alaska. Discretion: Grand jurors are expected to use discretion when making decisions, as the cases they will be reviewing can be sensitive and may have serious consequences for the defendants. The Grand Jury (a) Summoning a Grand Jury. The presiding superior court judge of the judicial district encompassing the grand jury location specified in section (b) shall convene the grand jury. justify receiving their continued cushy salaries, while performing essentially NO work at all? 143 SLA 1996 to allow certain hearsay evidence to be presented to the grand jury in a prosecution for felony DWI or felony refusal to submit to a chemical test. The trial judge will advise you when to leave and report each day. And the order also says that every participant must maintain the usual secrecy around grand jury proceedings. Anarraignment can be viewed as a pre-trial. None of this will restore the lost civil rigjts these people habe suffered butbibt is an attempt to do so and may prevent lawsuits against the state. THE RELATIVE MERITS OF PROCEEDINGS BY PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING (PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE ALASKAN RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE) OR BY INFORMATION ARE ALSO COMPARED. Report any concerns or issues that may arise during the grand jury process to the court or the Alaska Grand Jurors Association. Download PDF As amended through February 27, 2023 Rule 6 - The Grand Jury (a)By Whom Convened. Petit jurors should call the Jury Information Line after 5:00 PM on the Friday before your term begins. At times, they have acted on their own initiative in the face of opposition from a district attorney. A grand jury indicted retired District Court Judge Margaret Murphy on a single count of perjury last Friday, related to an incident in November, 2022. This rule change is adopted for the sole reason that the legislature has mandated the amendment. If you are not familiar with this case maybe you should read up on it. (2) Alternate Jurors. All people who have trials ( Judge only, jurry or Grand Jury) should be given credit for time served during the delay. How will I know if I am on petit jury service or grand jury service? Sean Parnell. SOLDOTNA, Alaska, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 AM, Alaska Grand Jury Rights supporters will rally at the Kenai Courthouse to protest public officials . The pilot project is expected to begin in August. Just the vast majority of us not from the Wuhan Flu. Second, the defendants that have no resources and are unable to post bail some of who may have a credible defense, languish in jail, because a State justice has chosen to deny the defendant his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Particularly if they on ankle monitors, house arrest or 3rd party monitoring. Personal electronics must be turned off before being brought into the courtroom during selection. There is no designated parking at the Juneau courthouse; parking is available along several nearby streets. Does my employer have to pay me my normal wages if I'm serving on a jury? You will simply report in Anchorage by 8:00 a.m. on the date indicated on your summons. Lose the house to the bank etc. Of course thats Florida and not the rinky-dink Alaska court system. The Internal Revenue Service will hold auctions next week, By NIKI AND KELLY TSHIBAKA In addition, the Grand Jury can refer to applicable laws and regulations, legal opinions, and other relevant documents in order to make a decision. But a high volume of Zoom meetings during the pandemic, as well as a few court systems in the Lower 48 using the conferencing app, caused Roetman to realize that it could work for rural Alaska, he said. Its what the Elite were raised to do and strive for in their lives. The courts have been closed since March 23, over 250 days. Lazy bums! Alaskas courts will test the use of videoconferencing in grand jury proceedings later this summer in the northwest region of the state. In that case the prosecution shall be by information. Where did you get my name for jury service? Due diligence: Grand jurors are expected to review all of the evidence presented to them, and to ask questions of witnesses in order to gather more information about the case. (including Glennallen, Palmer, Kenai, Homer, Seward, Cordova, Valdez, Dillingham, Naknek, Kodiak, Unalaska) 4th District - All the district's Magistrate Judges are Public Administrators. Copyright 2023 Alaska Grand Jurors Association. You will need to enter your nine-digit participant number into the automated system to receive instructions specific to you. Online Services Access Your Jury Dashboard Check your status, upload documents, send a request to the jury clerk to be rescheduled or excused, update your address. Grand jurors serve for an 12-month period. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS All the Chicken Littles are clucking, Covid, Covid, were all gonna die. From this Wheel the court uses software to randomly select groups of prospective jurors to summon over the course of a two-year period. Group: Request group membership. The letter states please be in a space where you are alone and no one can hear you. We know that never happens to government workers. A grand jury must have 16 to 23 members, and the court must order that enough legally qualified persons be summoned to meet this requirement. It is important to note that these are general expectations of grand jurors in Alaska, and that specific expectations may vary depending on the case and the courts instructions.