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The district courts are the primary misdemeanor trial courts, the superior courts are the primary felony trial courts although they also sometimes hear appeals from the district courts, and the supreme court and the court of appeals are the primary appellate courts. Alaska is separated into 4 judicial districts.

Alaska's five Supreme Court justices have voted to make Justice Susan M. Carney the next chief justice. Carney's term will start on Jan. 10, 2025, three days before Chief Justice Peter Maassen retires.

To bring a lawsuit, the plaintiff files a document called a complaint with the court. The complaint explains what the dispute is about and states what relief the plaintiff is asking for. The defendant then has a chance to file a document called an answer.

The Supreme Court hears oral argument in cases on a monthly basis in Anchorage, approximately each quarter in Fairbanks and Juneau, and on occasion in other Alaskan communities.

If the defendant does not show up at the hearing: the defendant may lose the posted bail, the court may issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest, and. the defendant may be charged with a crime.

The Supreme Court Building, located at One First Street, NE, in Washington, DC, is the permanent home of the Court. Completed in 1935, the Building is open to the public Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Are all Alaska Criminal Court Records Public? Most Alaska Criminal Court records are accessible by the public with the exception of those sealed by state statutes and court orders. By default, juvenile criminal court records are made confidential and sealed to prevent public access.

You can ask the judge to take some kind of action while your case is ongoing by filing or “making” a motion. A motion is a request that the judge grant some kind of relief related to your court case.

Requests should be submitted to the clerk of court where the case was filed. You may submit your request in person or by mail to the court. A complete list of Alaska Court System contact information is available at: .