Section 23.10.010. Complaints.

	(a)  The victims' advocate will assist a crime victim in obtaining a right guaranteed to the crime victim under the constitution and laws of the state with regard to the contacts of the crime victim with justice agencies. The victims' advocate may also investigate complaints from a crime victim that the complainant has been denied a right guaranteed to the crime victim under the constitution and laws of this state.  
	(b)  An allegation that a crime victim has been denied a right guaranteed to a crime victim under the constitution and laws of this state must be in writing and be specific. The allegation must be submitted to the victims' advocate on a complaint form provided by the office of victims' rights for that purpose, and must be signed by the crime victim or a person authorized by law to act on the crime victim's behalf. The complaint may be submitted to the office of victims' rights in person or on line through the office web site, mailed by regular United States mail, or submitted by facsimile. If a complainant or crime victim requires assistance in filling out the complaint, the victims' advocate or a member of the victims' advocate's office staff will provide the assistance.  
	(c)  Anonymous complaints will not be accepted.  

Authorities

24.65.090;24.65.100;24.65.110;24.65.120

Notes

Reference

23 AAC 20.210

Authority

AS 24.65.090 AS 24.65.100 AS 24.65.110 AS 24.65.120

History

Eff. 6/27/2004, Register 170