Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 12.55.023 (2026)
Participation by victim in sentencing
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Sec. 12.55.023. Participation by victim in sentencing.
(a) If a victim requests, the prosecuting attorney shall provide the victim, before the sentencing hearing, with a copy of the following portions of the presentence report:
(1) the summary of the offense prepared by the Department of Corrections;
(2) the defendant's version of the offense;
(3) all statements and summaries of statements of the victim;
(4) the sentence recommendation of the Department of Corrections; and
(5) letters of support submitted to the court for consideration.
(b) A victim may submit to the sentencing court a written statement that the victim believes is relevant to the sentencing decision and may give sworn testimony or make an unsworn oral presentation to the court at the sentencing hearing. If there are numerous victims, the court may reasonably limit the number of victims who may give sworn testimony or make an unsworn oral presentation during the hearing. When requested by the victim of a felony or a class A misdemeanor, if the class A misdemeanor is a crime involving domestic violence or a crime against a person under AS 11.41, when the victim does not submit a statement, give testimony, or make an oral presentation, the victims' advocate may submit a written statement or make an unsworn oral presentation at the sentencing hearing on behalf of the victim.
(a) If a victim requests, the prosecuting attorney shall provide the victim, before the sentencing hearing, with a copy of the following portions of the presentence report:
(1) the summary of the offense prepared by the Department of Corrections;
(2) the defendant's version of the offense;
(3) all statements and summaries of statements of the victim;
(4) the sentence recommendation of the Department of Corrections; and
(5) letters of support submitted to the court for consideration.
(b) A victim may submit to the sentencing court a written statement that the victim believes is relevant to the sentencing decision and may give sworn testimony or make an unsworn oral presentation to the court at the sentencing hearing. If there are numerous victims, the court may reasonably limit the number of victims who may give sworn testimony or make an unsworn oral presentation during the hearing. When requested by the victim of a felony or a class A misdemeanor, if the class A misdemeanor is a crime involving domestic violence or a crime against a person under AS 11.41, when the victim does not submit a statement, give testimony, or make an oral presentation, the victims' advocate may submit a written statement or make an unsworn oral presentation at the sentencing hearing on behalf of the victim.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2005–2022 · leading case: Graham v. State, 440 P.3d 309 (Alaska Ct. App. 2019).
Graham v. State, 440 P.3d 309 (Alaska Ct. App. 2019). “Under AS 12.55.023(b), a crime victim is entitled to make an oral presentation to the sentencing court.”
State of Alaska v. Stacey Allen Graham, 513 P.3d 1046 (Alaska 2022). “33 The court of appeals characterized the victim tribute videos as “lengthy presentations whose primary purpose and effect [was] to engender emotions that [would] improperly influence the judge’s sentencing decision,” and it described the testimony of the police officers and…”
United States v. Degenhardt, 405 F. Supp. 2d 1341 (D. Utah 2005). “1 (permitting victim to appear and reasonably present views concerning the crime, the person responsible, and the need for restitution); Cal.”
Graham v. State (Alaska Ct. App. 2019). “Under AS 12.55.023(b), a crime victim is entitled to make an oral presentation to the sentencing court.”
— Alaska Stat. § 12.55.023(b) — 3 cases
Graham v. State, 440 P.3d 309 (Alaska Ct. App. 2019). “Under AS 12.55.023(b), a crime victim is entitled to make an oral presentation to the sentencing court.”
State of Alaska v. Stacey Allen Graham, 513 P.3d 1046 (Alaska 2022). “33 The court of appeals characterized the victim tribute videos as “lengthy presentations whose primary purpose and effect [was] to engender emotions that [would] improperly influence the judge’s sentencing decision,” and it described the testimony of the police officers and…”
Graham v. State (Alaska Ct. App. 2019). “Under AS 12.55.023(b), a crime victim is entitled to make an oral presentation to the sentencing court.”
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