# Alaska R. Crim. P. 2: Rule 2. Purpose and Construction

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska R. Crim. P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Purpose and Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure / Alaska R. Crim. P. 2

## Text

These rules are intended to provide for the just
determination of every criminal proceeding. They shall be
construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in
administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expenses
and delay.
PART II. PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R1.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 2 Rule 2. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R2.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 3 Rule 3. The Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R3.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 4 Rule 4. Warrant or Summons Upon Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R4.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 5 Rule 5. Proceedings Before the Judicial Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R5.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Preliminary Examination in Felony Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R5_1.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 6 Rule 6. The Grand Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R6.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 7 Rule 7. Indictment and Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R7.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and of Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R8.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 9 Rule 9. Warrant or Summons Upon Indictment or Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R9.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 10 Rule 10. Felony Arraignment in Superior Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R10.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 11 Rule 11. Pleas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R11.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 12 Rule 12. Pleadings and Motions Before Trial— Defenses and Objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R12.md)
- [Alaska R. Crim. P. 13 Rule 13. Trial of Indictments or Informations Together](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CRIM_R13.md)

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