Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 22.30.010 (2026)
Commission on Judicial Conduct
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Sec. 22.30.010. Commission on Judicial Conduct.
The Commission on Judicial Conduct shall consist of nine members as follows: three persons who are justices or judges of state courts, elected by the justices and judges of the state courts; three members who have practiced law in this state for 10 years, appointed by the governor from nominations made by the governing body of the organized bar and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session; and three citizens who are not judges, retired judges, or members of the state bar, appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. Commission membership terminates if a member ceases to hold the position that qualified that person for appointment. A person may not serve on the commission and on the judicial council simultaneously. A quorum of the commission must include at least one person who is a justice or judge, at least one person appointed by the governor who has practiced law in the state for 10 years, and at least one citizen member who is not a justice, judge, or member of the state bar. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman for a term prescribed by the commission. A vacancy shall be filled by the appointing power for the remainder of the term.
The Commission on Judicial Conduct shall consist of nine members as follows: three persons who are justices or judges of state courts, elected by the justices and judges of the state courts; three members who have practiced law in this state for 10 years, appointed by the governor from nominations made by the governing body of the organized bar and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session; and three citizens who are not judges, retired judges, or members of the state bar, appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. Commission membership terminates if a member ceases to hold the position that qualified that person for appointment. A person may not serve on the commission and on the judicial council simultaneously. A quorum of the commission must include at least one person who is a justice or judge, at least one person appointed by the governor who has practiced law in the state for 10 years, and at least one citizen member who is not a justice, judge, or member of the state bar. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman for a term prescribed by the commission. A vacancy shall be filled by the appointing power for the remainder of the term.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1972–2007 · leading case: State v. Jeffery, 170 P.3d 226 (Alaska 2007).
State v. Jeffery, 170 P.3d 226 (Alaska 2007). “[8] AS 22.30.010. [9] See AS 15.10.105(a). Alaska law dealing with the requirements of the retention process variously attaches responsibilities to the Division of Elections, the director of the Division, and the lieutenant governor.”
In Re the Proceeding Under AS 22.30.070(c) in Relation to Johnstone, 2 P.3d 1226 (Alaska 2000). “IV, § 10; see also AS 22.30.010. 3 . The Alaska Code of Judicial Conduct was amended in 1998; the provisions applicable to these proceedings are the 1997 versions quoted here.”
In Re Inquiry Concerning Robson, 500 P.2d 657 (Alaska 1972). “AS 22.30.010- 080. 14 . AS 22.30.020. 15 .”
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