Telephonic Participation in Minor Offense

Cases. request In any proceeding the defendant may waive the right to be present and telephone. The to participate by defendant's waiver of the right to be physically present may be obtained orally on the record or in writing. The court may telephonic participation of one or more parties, allow witnesses, counsel or the judge at trial or any other proceeding unless good cause or due process requires otherwise. The responsibility for the cost of a telephonic hearing is governed by Administrative Rule 48(b). (Rescinded and readopted by SCO 1794 effective April 15, 2013; renamed and renumbered by SCO 1797 effective April 15, 2013) ALASKA RULES OF MINOR OFFENSE PROCEDURE Rule 20