Sec. 22.15.090. Sessions and general powers of district court.
(a) The district court shall always be open for the transaction of business, except on judicial holidays as determined by rule of the supreme court. However, the court may at any time (1) exercise its powers in a criminal action, or in a proceeding of a criminal nature, including the issuance of orders pertaining to […]
Sec. 22.15.100. Functions and powers of district judge and magistrate.
Each district judge and magistrate has the power (1) to issue writs of habeas corpus for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of restraint of liberty, returnable before a judge of the superior court, and the same proceedings shall be had on the writ as if it had been granted by the superior court […]
Sec. 22.15.110. Additional duties of district judge and magistrate.
(a) Each district judge and magistrate shall (1) record birth, death, and marriage certificates presented to them for record in the manner prescribed by law; (2) authorize the burial or disposition of bodies under AS 12.65.100; and (3) upon application by an appropriate person, appoint the person to assume temporary custody of and preserve the […]
Sec. 22.15.120. Limitations on proceedings which magistrate may hear.
(a) A magistrate shall preside only in cases and proceedings under AS 22.15.040, 22.15.100, and 22.15.110, and as follows: (1) for the recovery of money or damages only when the amount claimed, exclusive of costs, interest, and attorney fees, does not exceed $10,000; (2) for the recovery of specific personal property when the value of […]
Sec. 22.15.140. Process.
Process of the district court shall be in the name of the State of Alaska, signed by the district judge, magistrate, clerk, or deputy clerk of the district court in the judicial district where the process is issued, dated when issued, sealed with the seal of the court, and made returnable according to rule prescribed […]
Sec. 22.10.170. Impeachment.
A superior court judge is subject to impeachment by the legislature for malfeasance or misfeasance in the performance of official duties. Impeachment shall originate in the senate and must be approved by two-thirds vote of its members. The motion for impeachment must list fully the basis for the proceeding. Trial on impeachment shall be conducted […]
Sec. 22.10.180. Restrictions.
A superior court judge while holding office may not practice law, nor engage in the conduct of any other profession, vocation, or business for profit or compensation, which conduct would interfere with the performance of the judicial duties of the judge, nor may a judge hold office in a political party, or hold any other […]
Sec. 22.10.020. Jurisdiction of the superior court.
(a) The superior court is the trial court of general jurisdiction, with original jurisdiction in all civil and criminal matters, including probate and guardianship of minors and incompetents. Except for a petition for a protective order under AS 18.66.100 – 18.66.180, an action that falls within the concurrent jurisdiction of the superior court and the […]
Sec. 22.10.190. Compensation.
(a) Except as provided in (d) of this section, the monthly base salary for each superior court judge is $12,730. (b) A salary disbursement may not be issued to a superior court judge until the judge has filed with the state officer designated to issue salary disbursements an affidavit that no matter referred to the […]
Sec. 22.10.025. Powers of superior court in action for divorce, separation, or child support.
(a) The superior court, in an action for divorce, separation, or child support affecting inalienable stock in a corporation organized under 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), may order the stock transferred to the spouse, a child, or a guardian or custodian for a child, but may not order it sold […]