Alaska Statutes Title 22, Chapter 22.15 - District Courts and Magistrates

• Sec. 22.15.010 Establishment of the District Court of the State of Alaska.
  There is established a district court of the State of Alaska for each of the four judicial districts of the superior court of this
• Sec. 22.15.020 Number of District Judges and Magistrates.
  (a) Except as hereinafter provided, each district court of the state shall have the number of district judges set out below opposite the name...
• Sec. 22.15.030 Civil Jurisdiction.
  (a) The district court has jurisdiction of civil cases, including foreign judgments filed under AS 09.30.200 and arbitration proceedings under AS 09.43.170 or 09.43.530...
• Sec. 22.15.040 Small Claims.
  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, when a claim for relief does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of costs, interest, and attorney fees,...
• Sec. 22.15.050 Actions Not Within Civil Jurisdiction.
  The jurisdiction of the district courts does not extend to(1) an action in which the title to real property is in question;(2) an action...
• Sec. 22.15.060 Criminal Jurisdiction.
  (a) The district court has jurisdiction(1) of the following crimes:(A) a misdemeanor, unless otherwise provided in this chapter;(B) a violation of an ordinance of...
• Sec. 22.15.070 Extent of Jurisdiction.
  The civil jurisdiction and the criminal jurisdiction of the district court of the State of Alaska extend over the entire state.
• Sec. 22.15.080 Change of Venue.
  The court in which an action is pending shall change the place of trial of the action from one place to another place in...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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)...
• 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...
• Sec. 22.15.130 Seal of Court. [Repealed, Sec. 2 Ch 64 Sla 1974. for Current Law, See As 22.05.060 ].
  
  Repealed or Renumbered
• 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...
• Sec. 22.15.150 Jury Trials.
  The trial jury in the district courts consists of a body of six persons in number.
• Sec. 22.15.160 Qualifications of District Judges and Magistrates.
  (a) A district judge shall be a citizen of the United States and of the state, at least 21 years of age, a resident...
• Sec. 22.15.170 Selection of District Judges and Magistrates.
  (a) The governor shall fill a vacancy or appoint a successor to fill an impending vacancy in an office of district judge within 45...
• Sec. 22.15.180 Oath of Office.
  Each district judge and magistrate, upon entering office, shall take and subscribe to an oath of office required of all officers under the constitution...
• Sec. 22.15.190 Assignment of District Judges and Magistrates.
  Each district judge and each magistrate shall hold court at times and places that are assigned by the presiding judge of the superior court...
• Sec. 22.15.195 Approval or Rejection.
  Each district court judge is subject to approval or rejection as provided in AS 15 (Alaska Election Code). The judicial council shall conduct an...
• Sec. 22.15.200 Incapacity. [Repealed, Sec. 2 Ch 213 Sla 1968].
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.205 Impeachment.
  A district judge is subject to impeachment by the legislature for malfeasance or misfeasance in the performance of official duties. Impeachment must originate in...
• Sec. 22.15.210 Restrictions.
  (a) A district judge while holding office may not practice law, nor engage in the conduct of any other profession, vocation, or business for...
• Sec. 22.15.220 Compensation.
  (a) Except as provided in (e) of this section, the monthly base salary for each district court judge is $10,793.(b) Each magistrate shall receive...
• Sec. 22.15.230 Additional Compensation.
  Subject to rule of the supreme court, a district judge or magistrate shall receive a per diem allowance and a transportation allowance commensurate with...
• Sec. 22.15.240 Appeal.
  (a) Either party may appeal a judgment of the district court in a civil action to the superior court.(b) The defendant may appeal a...
• Sec. 22.15.250 Disposition of Fines.
  When by law any fees, fines, forfeitures, or penalties are levied and collected by the district judge or magistrate, the proceeds and all other...
• Sec. 22.15.260 Bond. [Repealed, Sec. 1 Ch 27 Sla 1995].
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.270 Retention of Fines, Etc., by Political Subdivisions.
  All fines, penalties, and forfeitures resulting from violations of ordinances of political subdivisions shall be returned to the political subdivision whose ordinance is involved...
• Sec. 22.15.310 [Renumbered As As 22.20.410 ].
  
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.320 [Renumbered As As 22.20.420 ].
  
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.330 [Renumbered As As 22.20.430 ].
  
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.340 [Renumbered As As 22.20.440 ].
  
  Repealed or Renumbered
• Sec. 22.15.350 Other Duties of Public Administrator. [Repealed, Sec. 18 Ch 103 Sla 1996].
  Repealed or Renumbered

Last modified: November 15, 2016