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About the Council
The Alaska Judicial Council is an independent citizens' commission created by the Alaska Constitution. The Council screens applicants for judicial vacancies and nominates the most qualified applicants for appointment by the governor, evaluates the performance of judges and recommends whether voters should retain judges for another term, and conducts research to improve the administration of justice in Alaska.
Alaska Constitution Article IV, Section 8 provides that the Judicial Council has seven members. Three must be attorneys appointed by the Alaska Bar Association. Three cannot be attorneys and are appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the legislature. These appointments are for staggered six year terms, must be spread over different areas of the state, and must be made without regard to political affiliation. The chief justice of the supreme court is the Council's seventh member and chairperson.
Location and Contact Information
510 L Street, Ste 450
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone (907) 279-2526
FAX (907) 276-5046
Please use the link below to submit general comments or suggestions to the Alaska Judicial Council or to report problems with the website. If you include your name and contact information, please indicate if you would like to keep your comments confidential.
For court related cases or to contact a Judge at the Alaska Court System please contact court customer service at: (907) 264-0514; www.courts.alaska.gov
AJC Staff:
Susanne DiPietro
Executive Director
Susie Dosik
Administrative Attorney
Teri Carns
Special Projects Coordinator
Brian Brossmer
Research Analyst III
Jessicah Mathes
Accounting & Payroll Specialist II
Tiarra Blanco
Administrative Assistant II
Evelyn Sharratt-Ash
Administrative Assistant II
