Alaska Statutes > Title 12 > Chapter 45 > Article 3 – Compromise and Satisfaction


§ 12.45.120	Authority to compromise misdemeanors for which victim has civil action
§ 12.45.130	Acknowledgment of satisfaction by injured party
§ 12.45.140	Compromise or stay upon compromise by other means prohibited

action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
peace officer: means
(A) an officer of the state troopers. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
writing: includes printing. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060