Alaska Supreme Court Selects New Chief Justice
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Justice Joel H. Bolger was selected by unanimous vote from all five supreme court justices, in accordance with Alaska’s Constitution. The Iowa born and raised justice was first appointed to the Alaska Supreme Court in 2013.
Kotzebue Incumbent Judge Reappointed to 2nd Judicial District for 2018
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Judge Paul A. Roetman first began presiding over the Kotzebue superior court in 2010. His reappointed term will cover the calendar year of 2018.