The Alaska Application for Change of Plea Hearing is a process in which a criminal defendant or their legal counsel can request to change their plea in court. It is a formal request to the court to substitute a plea of guilty or no contest for a plea of not guilty. This is a common practice in criminal cases where a defendant wishes to plead guilty and accept the consequences of a criminal conviction. There are two types of Alaska Application for Change of Plea Hearings — an expedited hearing and a regular hearing. The expedited hearing is requested by a defendant or a defendant’s attorney and is heard in the same court session as the original plea. This type of hearing is usually shorter and focuses on the details of the plea agreement. The regular hearing is held on an appointed day and time, and the court has full discretion to accept or deny the application. The court will consider factors such as the defendant’s criminal history, the seriousness of the charges, and the impact of the plea on the victim. If the application is accepted, the defendant will be required to enter a plea of guilty or no contest and accept the consequences of a criminal conviction.