AGJA exisit to educate the public about rights that are protected under the Alaska State Constitution. Let your voice be heard. Learn about how judges are elected and retained. Up coming Judicial Council Meetings & Public Hearings
Public Hearing on Judges Standing for Retention in 2024: May 8, 2024 @4:30PM via zoom. Meeting ID: 863 2522 6382 Passcode: 072643 or Dial Toll Free 1-833-928-4610
The Alaska Judicial Council reviews the performance of judges and recommends to the voters whether
the judges should be retained in office.
You have the option of signing your name. Providing your name tends to give comments more credibility with the Council. Your name will not be provided to the judge. Comments will be shared with the judge only after the comments have been edited to remove information that might identify you.
Please use the email link below to send your comments.
Check out how Judges are evaluated, what information is collected by Judges the year before their retention election, what the council does six months before these elections and what they Council must do as far as disseminating the results of these evaluations. It is the plan of AGJA to publish as much of this information here as we can find.
The performance standards are defined by law:
- Legal Ability. The judge demonstrates knowledge of substantive law, evidence, and procedure, and clarity and precision in their work.
- Impartiality/Fairness. The judge demonstrates a sense of fairness and justice and treats all parties equally.
- The judge’s conduct is free from impropriety or the appearance of impropriety, and the judge makes decisions without regard to possible public criticism.
- Judicial Temperament. The judge is courteous and free from arrogance, and the judge manifests human understanding and compassion.
- Diligence and Administrative Skills. The judge is prepared for court proceedings, works diligently, and is reasonably prompt in making decisions.
Join AGJA in the fight for equal and ethical justice under the Alaska Constitution
