Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.
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Alaska Supreme Court places new limits on pretrial delays
The move follows an investigation by ProPublica and the Anchorage Daily News that found some cases have taken as long as a decade to reach juries, potentially violating the rights of victims and defendants alike.
Alaska Senate bill proposes more legal aid for domestic violence victims, others seeking help
Alaska doesn’t guarantee legal help for Alaskans facing civil suits, so nonprofits bear an increasing burden.
Alaska courts consider rules for permanently streaming many hearings online
The proposed court rule allows the presiding judge to determine whether the case is important enough to merit online streaming.
Alaska Court System rule change will remove hundreds of marijuana convictions from Courtview
State lawmakers have been considering broader legislation intended to help people convicted before legalization.
Alaska’s new eviction diversion program would resolve landlord-tenant disputes out of court
The program’s goal is to help reach an agreement both sides are satisfied with, and for people to avoid spending time and money going to court to plead their case in front of a judge.