Local Rule Section 4.08: Alternate Grand Jurors
D. Alaska — General rule
Section 4.08 Alternate Grand Jurors The Court may direct that alternate grand jurors be selected at the same time a grand jury is selected. Alternate grand jurors, in the order in which they were selected, may thereafter be empaneled to replace excused grand jurors. Alternate grand jurors will be drawn in the same manner and shall have the same qualifications as the regular grand jurors, and if empaneled, shall be subject to the same challenges, will take the same oath and have the same authority as the regular grand jurors.