Right to counsel

Alaska Stat. § 18.85.100(f) provides that “[A]n indigent person is entitled to the representation and necessary services and facilities of representation as provided in (a) when the person is a witness who refuses or there is reason to believe will refuse to testify or provide other information based on the privilege against self-incrimination.”  In turn, (a) provides in relevent part:

(a) An indigent person ... is entitled

(1) to be represented, in connection with the crime or proceeding, by an attorney to the same extent as a person retaining an attorney is entitled; and

(2) to be provided with the necessary services and facilities of this representation, including investigation and other preparation.