Alaska R. Minor Offense P. 12

(a) Representation of State or Municipality by Non-Attorney.

(1) For the prosecution of minor offense charges under

these rules, a municipal corporation or the State of Alaska may

be represented by the officer who issued the citation or

complaint or by another employee of the investigating agency.

The representative need not be employed by the same

government entity represented, but must be authorized by the

entity to represent it.

(2) The representative may file a request to reschedule

trial or a request to participate telephonically, and may give

testimony, offer exhibits, or call witnesses for examination by

the court. The representative may also defer prosecution and

dismiss charges. The representative may not examine

witnesses, make opening statements and closing arguments, or

otherwise act as an attorney.

(b) Corporations. A corporation or other public or

private organization may be represented in any stage of a

minor offense proceeding, including an appeal, by any officer

or employee authorized in writing to represent it.