What is this notice about?
Alaska's Attorney General, Stephen J. Cox, has given three Department of Law officials the power to grant immunity in criminal matters under state law. A grant of immunity can protect a witness from prosecution based on their testimony. This order replaces all earlier delegations and stays in effect until the Attorney General changes or cancels it.
Why was this notice issued?
Alaska Statute (AS) 12.50.101 covers grants of immunity. The Attorney General issued this order to formally hand off that authority, and all other functions under that law, to named Department of Law staff.
What action is being taken?
The Attorney General is delegating the authority to issue grants of immunity, and all other functions under AS 12.50.101, to three Department of Law employees. This delegation supersedes all previous delegations of authority and remains in effect until modified or revoked by a later order of the Attorney General.
Who is involved: Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General; Tamara DeLucia, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Office of Criminal Appeals; Joseph Dallaire, District Attorney, Fairbanks District Attorney's Office; Trina Sears, District Attorney, Palmer District Attorney's Office
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Nov 10, 2025: Date the Attorney General signed the delegation order
- Nov 12, 2025: Notice published
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.