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Alaska R. Crim. P. 47

Harmless Error and Plain Error

activein force · 1959-10-04 – presentact-effective-date

(a) Harmless Error. Any error, defect, irregularity or

variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be

disregarded.

(b) Plain Error. Plain errors or defects affecting

substantial rights may be noticed although they were not

brought to the attention of the court.

History

(Adopted by SCO 4 October 4, 1959)

Provenance

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