Alaska R. App. P. 221 (2026)

Rule 221. Settlement Discussions in Civil Appeals. The attorneys for all parties to a civil appeal to the supreme court shall discuss the possibilities for prompt settlement of all or part of the appeal. The discussion may be conducted remotely. This discussion must occur by the date specified in the opening notice issued by the clerk of the appellate courts. By this date, the appellant’s attorney shall notify the clerk of the appellate courts that the parties discussed settlement under this rule and whether they reached a settlement on any issue on appeal. A settlement discussion is not required in an appeal filed under Rule 218(a)(3) or pursuant to AS 47.30.765 or AS 47.30.839, in an appeal in which a party is self-represented, or in an appeal that is exempted by the court. (Added by SCO 1374 effective April 15, 2001; amended by SCO 1825 effective October 15, 2014; and by SCO 2035 effective April 15, 2025)