What is this notice about?
The Alaska Judicial Council is accepting applications from people who want to fill upcoming judge openings on the superior courts. There are six seats: two in Anchorage and one each in Fairbanks, Palmer, Kotzebue, and Nome. Completed applications must reach the Council's office by 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Judge seats on the superior courts in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer, Kotzebue, and Nome will soon be open. The Alaska Judicial Council accepts applications to fill judicial vacancies.
What action is being taken?
The Alaska Judicial Council is receiving applications for upcoming vacancies on the superior courts in Anchorage (two seats), Fairbanks, Palmer, Kotzebue, and Nome.
Who is involved: People applying for superior court judge positions in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer, Kotzebue, and Nome
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Completed applications must be in the Judicial Council's office no later than 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.”
Ways to respond
- Submit application to the Alaska Judicial Council office Completed applications must be received in the Alaska Judicial Council's office. The notice does not give the office address or a submission method; see the attached press release.
What to include
This notice is for people applying to be superior court judges. Applications must be complete and must arrive at the Council's office by the deadline. More details are in the attached press release (Alaska Judicial Council - Vacancies Announcement [judicial] 9.25.2026.pdf).
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 25, 2026: Notice of judicial vacancies published
- Oct 30, 2026: Deadline for completed applications to be in the Judicial Council's office (3:00 p.m.)
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.