Wrongful Conviction Resources for Alaska

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in Alaska. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights Alaska resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

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Innocence Project
www.innocenceproject.org

The Innocence Project, operating nationally, aids Alaska in identifying wrongful convictions through DNA testing and criminal justice reform.

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National Registry of Exonerations
www.law.umich.edu

The National Registry of Exonerations provides data on exonerated cases in Alaska, supporting research and advocacy efforts.

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United States Attorney's Office - District of Alaska
www.justice.gov/usao-ak

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Alaska investigates potential wrongful convictions and supports justice reform within the state.

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ACLU of Alaska
www.acluak.org

The ACLU of Alaska works to prevent wrongful convictions by advocating for policy changes and legal reforms.

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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
www.nacdl.org

The NACDL supports Alaska defense lawyers in wrongful conviction cases and offers resources for legal defense improvements.

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Alaska Court System
www.courts.alaska.gov

The Alaska Court System offers resources to review and appeal wrongful convictions through state court processes.

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Alaska Bar Association
www.alaskabar.org

The Alaska Bar Association provides resources and support for attorneys handling wrongful conviction cases within Alaska.

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National Public Defender Association
www.publicdefenders.us

The NPDA supports Alaska's public defenders with tools and training to prevent and address wrongful convictions.

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Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
www.scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/jclc

This journal publishes research on wrongful convictions, useful for Alaska lawyers and advocates working in criminal justice reform.

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National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers Alaska Chapter
www.nacronline.com

The NACDL’s Alaska Chapter offers support, networking, and resources to address wrongful convictions in the state.

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Causes and Effects of Wrongful Convictions

Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

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