Alaska Minor Offense Rules – 2026
Procedure for infractions, violations and other minor offenses — the citation, disposition without appearance, bail forfeiture schedules, and trial where one is requested. This is the high-volume docket most Alaskans actually encounter.
Browse all 25 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope, Purpose, and Construction
Rule 2
Minor Offense Defined
Rule 3
Citation
Rule 4
Minor Offenses Not Charged on a Citation
Rule 5
Optional Court Appearance
Rule 5.1
Request for Judgment by Municipality
Rule 6
Mandatory Court Appearance
Rule 7
Pleas
Rule 7.1
Motions; Requests to Reschedule Hearing or Trial
Rule 8
Defendants Under 18
Rule 9
Failure to Respond or to Appear
Rule 10
Judgment, Costs, Fees, and Relief from Default Judgment
Rule 11
Dismissal and Deferred Prosecution
Rule 12
Non-Attorney Representation
Rule 13
Temporary Transfer of Minor Offense Cases
Rule 14
Change of Venue
Rule 15
Speedy Trial—When Time Commences to Run
Rule 16
Peremptory Challenges
Rule 17
Minor Offenses in Criminal Cases
Rule 18
Minor Offenses that Must be Filed as Underage Consuming Cases
Rule 19
Telephonic Participation in Minor Offense Cases
Rule 20
Form of Judgment
Rule 21
Commencement of Time for Appeal; Writ of Execution
Rule 22
Electronic Citations in Minor Offense Cases
Rule 23
Exhibits