Alaska § 22.10.150 - Approval or rejection.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 22.10.150 — Approval or rejection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.10.150. Approval or rejection.
Each superior court judge 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 to the public information about the judge and may provide a recommendation regarding retention or rejection. The information and any recommendation shall be made public at least 60 days before the retention election. The information shall include the judge's consideration of victims when imposing sentence on persons convicted of felony offenses where the offenses involve victims. The judicial council shall also provide the information and any recommendation to the office of the lieutenant governor in time for publication in the election pamphlet under AS 15.58.050 . If a majority of those voting on the question rejects the candidacy of a judge, the rejected judge may not for a period of four years thereafter be appointed to fill any vacancy in the supreme court, court of appeals, superior court, or district courts of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 22.10.150
What does Alaska Statutes § 22.10.150 cover?
Section 22.10.150 ("Approval or rejection.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 22.10.150?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 22.10.150" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 22.10.150 apply to my situation?
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