Domestic violence is not consensual. Felonies are handled by the Alaska District Attorney. The Criminal Section of the City Attorney's Office is a team of lawyers and support staff dedicated to prosecuting misdemeanors. The Section consists of two prosecutors, a litigation assistant, and a legal secretary. They are supervised by the City Attorney, who reports to the CBJ Assembly.
Domestic violence is a crime.
The City Attorney files criminal complaints against individuals who commit crimes. We believe batterers should be held accountable for their crimes. If the case goes to trial, all of the information gathered will be used as evidence to prove the defendant is guilty of the charges. It would be unusual for a first-time domestic violence offender to get a lengthy jail sentence for a misdemeanor offense. First-time offenders are ordered to counseling, assigned to do public work service, placed on probation, and ordered by the judge not to break any laws.