Alaska Instructions for Requesting Set-Aside — Remission of a Bail Forfeiture Judgment provide guidance on how to file a motion to set aside a bail forfeiture judgment. This process is only available in certain circumstances and must be done in accordance with Alaska state law. This motion is typically used when a defendant failed to appear in court when released on bail and the court entered a forfeiture judgment for the full amount of the bail bond. There are two types of Alaska Instructions for Requesting Set-Aside — Remission of a Bail Forfeiture Judgment: 1. Instructions for Requesting Set-Aside — Remission of a Bail Forfeiture Judgment in the District or Superior Court: This set of instructions outlines the process for filing a motion to set aside a bail forfeiture judgment in Alaska's district or superior courts. 2. Instructions for Requesting Set-Aside — Remission of a Bail Forfeiture Judgment in the Magistrate or Municipal Court: This set of instructions outlines the process for filing a motion to set aside a bail forfeiture judgment in Alaska's magistrate or municipal courts. In order to request set-aside of a bail forfeiture judgment, a defendant must complete the appropriate forms and file them with the court. The forms must include a motion to set aside the judgment, a verification of the information provided, and any applicable fees. Additionally, the defendant must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that prevented them from appearing in court. If the court grants the motion, the forfeiture judgment will be set aside and the defendant will only be responsible for the fees associated with the bail bond.