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Sec. 22.25.900. Definitions.

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “actuarial equivalent” means the adjustment necessary to obtain equality in value of the aggregate expected payments under two different forms of pension payments, considering expected mortality and interest earnings on the basis of assumptions, factors, and methods specified in regulations issued under the system that are […]

Sec. 22.30.010. Commission on Judicial Conduct.

The Commission on Judicial Conduct shall consist of nine members as follows: three persons who are justices or judges of state courts, elected by the justices and judges of the state courts; three members who have practiced law in this state for 10 years, appointed by the governor from nominations made by the governing body […]

Sec. 22.30.011. Powers and duties of the commission.

(a) The commission shall on its own motion or on receipt of a written complaint inquire into an allegation that a judge (1) has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony under state or federal law or convicted of a crime that involves moral turpitude under state or federal law; (2) suffers from […]

Sec. 22.30.020. Employment and compensation generally.

The commission may employ officers, assistants, and other employees that it considers necessary for the performance of the duties and exercise of the powers conferred upon the commission; it may arrange for and compensate medical and other experts and reporters, may arrange for the attendance of witnesses, including witnesses not subject to subpoena, and may […]

Sec. 22.20.300. Administrative director.

The chief justice of the supreme court shall, with the approval of the supreme court, appoint an administrative director to serve at the pleasure of the supreme court and to supervise the administrative operations of the Alaska Court System.

Sec. 22.25.030. Survivors’ benefits.

(a) Upon the death of a justice or judge who has served for at least two years, the surviving spouse is entitled to receive survivors’ benefits equal to one-half of the monthly retirement pay the justice or judge would thereafter have been entitled to receive if retired at the time of death. If at death […]

Sec. 22.20.310. Court system report.

The administrative director of the Alaska Court System shall, not later than March 15 of each year, make available to the public and file with the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the house of representatives a report regarding the Alaska Court System. The report must include (1) a profile of the Alaska Court […]

Sec. 22.20.320. Information systems guidelines and plan.

The administrative director of the Alaska Court System shall establish information systems guidelines and prepare a short-range and long-range information systems plan for the court system. The guidelines and plan must be consistent with the telecommunications information guidelines and plan adopted by the commissioner under AS 44.21.350 – 44.21.390 and must be adapted to the […]

Sec. 22.20.410. Appointment.

When authorized by the supreme court, the presiding judge in each judicial district shall appoint a person to act as public administrator of the estates of deceased persons.