(a) If the ombudsman decides not to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall inform the complainant of that decision and shall state the reasons.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 24.55.130

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • writing: includes printing. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the decision.
(c) Notice given under this section may be oral but the ombudsman shall state in writing the reasons for not investigating a complaint if requested by the complainant.