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Alaska R. Crim. P. 27.1

Defendant’s Right to Testify

activein force · 1995-08-08 – presentact-effective-date

(a) Advice of Right. Prior to the prosecutor’s opening

statement, the court shall advise the defendant on the record

outside the presence of the jury that it is the defendant’s right

to choose whether to testify or remain silent.

(b) Inquiry of Nontestifying Defendant. Before the

defense rests, the defense shall notify the court outside the

presence of the jury that the defense intends to rest. If the

defendant has not testified, the court shall ask the defendant to

confirm that the decision not to testify is voluntary. This

inquiry must be directed to the defendant personally and must

be made on the record outside the presence of the jury.

History

(Adopted by SCO 1206 effective July 15, 1995; amended by SCO 1222 effective August 8, 1995)

Provenance

Source: courts.alaska.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
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