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role in the juvenile justice process in ways that are culturally relevant; and (14) review and evaluate regularly and independently the effectiveness of programs and services under this chapter. Sec. 47.12.020. Jurisdiction. (a) Proceedings relating to a minor under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when the minor is alleged to be or may be determined by a court to be a delinquent minor as a result of violating a criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, proceedings relating to a person who is 18 years of age or over are governed by this chapter if the person is alleged to have committed a violation of the criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state, the violation occurred when the person was under 18 years of age, and the period of limitation under AS 12.10 has not expired. (c) The provisions of this chapter apply to the detention and care of a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of a criminal law of the state or local government, subject to the provisions of AS 47.12.030(a), 47.12.100, and 47.12.105. Sec. 47.12.022. Applicability; inclusion of certain persons as minors. Except as provided in AS 47.12.025, the provisions of this chapter apply to a person who is 18 years of age or older and who is subject to the jurisdiction of this chapter due to AS 47.12.020(b) or (c). To implement AS 47.12.020(b) and (c) and this section, the term “minor” as used in this chapter includes a person described in this section. Sec. 47.12.025. Special provisions for certain persons considered to be minors. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following special provisions apply to a person who is subject to the jurisdiction of this chapter due solely to AS 47.12.020(b): (1) a petition filed under AS 47.12.040(b) must be styled as follows: “In the matter of ........ , a person under the jurisdiction of this chapter under AS 47.12.020(b)”; the petition may not state the name of a parent, guardian, or other person; (2) notice of an investigation, adjustment, hearing, or other procedure under this chapter to a parent, guardian, or foster parent is not required; (3) participation by a parent, guardian, or foster parent in any part of the investigation, adjustment, hearing, or other procedure under this chapter is not required; (4) agreement or consent by a parent or guardian to the terms and conditions of an informal adjustment under AS 47.12.060 is not required; (5) an opportunity for a foster parent to be heard before informal adjustment under AS 47.12.060 is not required; (6) the presence of a parent or guardian is not required, and the person does not have a right to have a parent or guardian present, at an interview conducted during an investigation under this