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    Denali Borough, Alaska (Judicial)

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    Denali Borough is one of sixteen organized boroughs in Alaska. Its borough seat is Healy and is one of eight first-class boroughs in the state.[1] It is located within the Fourth Judicial District and is served by a superior and district court.

    The United States District Court for the District of Alaska has jurisdiction in Denali Borough. Appeals from the District of Alaska go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.


    Judges[edit]

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    Alaska Fourth District

    Superior Court[edit]

    District Court[edit]


    Elections[edit]

    See also: Alaska judicial elections

    Alaska is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. To learn more about judicial selection in Alaska, click here.

    Election rules[edit]

    Retention election[edit]

    In these elections, judges do not compete against another candidate, but voters are given a "yes" or "no" choice in deciding whether to keep the judge in office for another term. The judge must receive a majority of "yes" votes to remain in office. Judges must face their first retention at the next general election occurring at least three years after their appointment. The exception to this are the district court judges, who face retention two years after their appointment.[4]

    Judges must file their intention to run for retention by August 1.[4] At least 60 days prior to the election, the Alaska Judicial Council publishes its evaluations of the judges up for retention.[5][6][7][8]


    Footnotes[edit]

    1. ↑ Denali Borough website
    2. ↑ Alaska Court System, "Superior Court Judges"
    3. ↑ Alaska Court System, "District Court Judges," accessed December 5, 2014
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 FindLaw - Alaska Statutes, "Chapter 15.35, Article 3," accessed June 18, 2014
    5. ↑ FindLaw, "Alaska Stat. § 22.05.100.," accessed June 18, 2014
    6. ↑ FindLaw, "Alaska Stat. § 22.07.060.," accessed June 18, 2014
    7. ↑ FindLaw, "Alaska Stat. § 22.10.150.," accessed June 18, 2014
    8. ↑ FindLaw, "Alaska Stat. § 22.15.195.," accessed June 18, 2014
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