Sec. 22.07.010. Establishment.

There is established the court of appeals, consisting of four judges. The court of appeals is a court of record.

Sec. 22.07.020. Jurisdiction.

(a) The court of appeals has appellate jurisdiction in actions and proceedings commenced in the superior court involving (1) criminal prosecution; (2) post-conviction relief; (3) matters under AS 47.12, including waiver of jurisdiction over a minor under AS 47.12.100; (4) extradition; (5) habeas corpus; (6) probation and parole; and (7) bail. (b) Except as limited […]

Sec. 22.07.030. Review by supreme court.

A party may apply to the supreme court for review of a final decision of the court of appeals in accordance with AS 22.05.010 and rules adopted by the supreme court. Review is in the discretion of the supreme court as set out in AS 22.05.010(d). In this section, “final decision” means a decision or […]

Sec. 22.07.040. Qualifications of judges.

A judge of the court of appeals shall be a citizen of the United States and of the state, a resident of the state for five years immediately preceding appointment, have been engaged for not less than eight years immediately preceding appointment in the active practice of law, and at the time of appointment be […]

Sec. 22.07.050. Oath of office.

Each judge of the court of appeals, upon entering office, shall take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation of office required of all officers under the constitution.

Sec. 22.07.060. Approval or rejection.

Each judge of the court of appeals is subject to approval or rejection as provided in AS 15 (Alaska Election Code). The judicial council shall conduct an evaluation of each judge before the retention election and shall provide information to the public about the judge and may provide a recommendation regarding retention or rejection. The […]

Sec. 22.07.070. Vacancies.

(a) The governor shall fill a vacancy or appoint a successor to fill an impending vacancy in the office of judge of the court of appeals within 45 days after receiving nominations from the judicial council, by appointing one of two or more persons nominated by the council for each actual or impending vacancy. An […]

Sec. 22.07.075. Impeachment.

A judge of the court of appeals is subject to impeachment by the legislature for malfeasance or misfeasance in the performance of official duties. Impeachment must 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 […]

Sec. 22.07.080. Restrictions.

A judge of the court of appeals while holding office may not practice law, or 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 […]

Sec. 22.07.090. Compensation.

(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the monthly base salary of a judge of the court of appeals is $13,007. The compensation of a judge may not be diminished during the term of office, unless by a general law applying to all salaried officers of the state. (b) A salary disbursement may […]

Sec. 22.07.100. Process.

Process of the court of appeals shall be in the name of the State of Alaska, signed by the clerk of the court or the deputy clerk, dated when issued, sealed with the seal of court, and made returnable according to rule prescribed by the supreme court.