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SB71

Changes to Alaska's Pretrial Services Program

Last scannedSep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law updates how the state manages people released from jail while waiting for their court dates by setting rules for risk assessments, supervision agreements with cities, and officer duties.

Requires a pretrial risk assessment tool that uses data to predict if someone will miss court or get arrested again before trial.
Allows pretrial officers to arrest defendants who break release conditions without needing a warrant first.
Lets the state make agreements with local cities to supervise people charged only with city law violations.
Permits the collection of fees from cities that use these supervision services instead of the state program.
Adds options for pretrial officers to help defendants get treatment for alcohol or drug problems.

The text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
It is unclear how much money cities must pay for supervision services until regulations are written.
The specific details of the new risk assessment tool are not included in this bill.

Plain language

pretrial risk assessment: A tool used to evaluate how likely a person is to miss court or commit another crime before trial.
pretrial diversion: An option where the officer recommends programs like treatment instead of standard punishment before a case goes to judgment.

Official record

Validated

PRETRIAL SERVICES SUPERVISION AGRMNTS An Act relating to pretrial services supervision agreements.

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