Anchorage Superior Court, Alaska
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Communication
Phone
Page & Word Limits3 rules
Briefs in support of motions are limited to 20 pages, oppositions to motions are limited to 20 pages, and replies to oppositions are limited to 10 pages. Briefs not meeting these requirements will be rejected.
- Support brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Opposition brief
- Up to 20 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 10 pages
Each party must file and serve a trial brief not to exceed five pages no later than two weeks before trial.
- Trial brief
- Up to 5 pages per party
The total fax filing for an expedited-consideration motion and its underlying motion is limited to 25 pages.
- Fax filing
- Up to 25 pages
- Expedited consideration motions
Court's wording
Any motion for expedited consideration (and the underlying motion) may be filed by fax, provided proof is submitted that the opposing party is simultaneously served by fax, by hand delivery, or by process server, and only if the total fax filing does not exceed 25 pages.
Document Format Requirements9 rules
Two sets of instructions must be filed: a numbered working copy with appropriate authority and a clean unmarked original. Each page of the working copy should reference the proposed instruction number and identify the proposing party. The instructions within each set must be grouped and identified as follows: (1) Instructions about which there is no dispute; and (2) Instructions to which any party objects.
Duplicate exhibits must be eliminated by retaining only the lowest numbered exhibit of any duplicate.
All proposed exhibits must be placed in numerical order.
This list must be on form TF-200.
- Joint exhibit list
Formatting
- •The joint exhibit list must be on form TF-200
Exhibit numbers are assigned in 1,000-number increments beginning at 1000 according to caption order, with a single set assigned to a firm representing multiple parties; parties should consult to verify assignments.
Court's wording
Parties shall be automatically be assigned sets of numbers for marking exhibits. The numbers will be assigned in increments of one thousand, beginning with 1000. Sets of exhibit numbers shall be assigned based upon order of appearance in the case caption. The plaintiff shall be assigned 1000 through 1999 as exhibit numbers. The next party listed in the case caption shall be assigned 2000 through 2999 as exhibit numbers, and so on. A single attorney or firm representing multiple parties shall be assigned only one set of exhibit numbers, specifically the set assignable to the first client appearing in the case caption. Parties should consult with each other to verify exhibit number assignments.
Faxes of faxes are not permitted.
Formatting
- •Faxes of faxes are not permitted
Originating fax machines should be set at the highest resolution the machine permits.
The originals of all faxed pleadings shall be kept by counsel/litigants to resolve any question pertaining to authenticity.
Rubber stamps and post it notes may not be affixed to faxes to serve as cover sheets.
Document Filing Requirements35 rules
A preliminary witness list must identify intended witnesses and their contact information, identify expert witnesses and expected testimony topics, and may not rely on categories; unlisted witnesses may not be called absent good cause.
Court's wording
This list must contain the names, the mailing and physical addresses, and telephone numbers of all witnesses, including rebuttal witnesses, whom the party actually intends to call at trial. This list must identify retained expert witnesses who may be called at trial, as required under Paragraph D4a, and other witnesses who may offer expert opinion testimony (e.g., treating physicians). The list must briefly indicate the topic(s) or subject matter(s) on which each witness is expected to testify. Listing by category is not sufficient ( e.g., all witnesses on opponent’s witness list ). Witnesses not listed may not be called at trial absent good cause.
Each party must file and serve a final list of witnesses the party will call at trial.
Witnesses not identified on the preliminary witness list may not be included on the final witness list, absent good cause.
The preliminary witness list must identify each qualifying retained expert who may testify at trial and the general subject or nature of the proposed testimony.
Court's wording
Each party must identify each retained expert witness who may be called at trial to present evidence under Evidence Rules 702, 703, or 706, and the general subject matter or nature of the proposed testimony. A retained expert is a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony.
The proponent must identify proposed deposition testimony by page and line and file copies of the designated portions with the witness list.
Court's wording
The proponent of deposition testimony must specifically designate in the list, by page and line, those portions of the depositions which are proposed to be read or shown. Copies of the designated portions of deposition testimony must be filed with the list.
Each report must contain the information required by Alaska Civil Rule 26(a)(2)(B) or the witness may be barred from testifying at trial.
The summary shall be signed by a party or counsel.
Each party must propose instructions and verdict forms appropriate to the case.
Any objection made on grounds that another party's proposed instruction is either an incorrect statement of the law or inappropriately worded must be accompanied by a proposed substitute instruction.
No later than four weeks before trial each party must serve (but not file) on the opposing party one set of proposed instructions with citations to appropriate authority.
Objections to proposed exhibits must cite appropriate authority and include copies of disputed exhibits when practical.
Court's wording
No later than two weeks before trial each party must file and serve any remaining objections to the proposed exhibits, with citations to appropriate authority and copies of the disputed exhibits when practical.
All exhibits which a party intends to introduce at trial must be included at that time, except for exhibits intended for impeachment.
At this meeting, the parties must also combine the proposed exhibits into a joint set of exhibits and prepare a joint exhibit list.
- Document
- Joint exhibit list
Must include
- •Exhibit list
The time and date of the pretrial conference shall be established in the Routine Pretrial Order.
A Non-Routine Pretrial Order shall be issued and state, with specificity, the particular variations from the Routine Pretrial Order authorized.
In cases involving minor children, the listed financial documents must be filed and a copy served on the opposing party within 45 days after the answer is filed.
Court's wording
If there are minor child(ren) involved in the case, you must file the following documents and serve the opposing party with a copy no later than 45 days after the answer is filed. • Completed Child Support Guidelines Affidavit, DR 305. Find form DR-305 online at: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/dr-305.pdf. Fill in your column completely and fill in the other parent’s column if you can. • Copies of 4 most recent pay stubs. • Copy of most recent tax return, all schedules, attachments, W-2s, 1099s. • Your employer’s name, address and phone number. • Letter from your employer or health insurance company stating: o what health insurance coverage you have currently, o who is covered, and o how much it costs to insure (1) you alone and (2) you and your child(ren). • If you did NOT receive the Alaska PFD, provide a statement explaining why not.
If you file an opposition to a motion asking for money, you must file a completed Financial Declaration, DR-250.
You must file a completed Financial Declaration, DR-250, if you file a motion asking for money from the opposing party (for example, Motion for Attorney’s Fees, or Motion for Interim Spousal Support).
You must file a Certificate of Service that tells the court that you served the opposing party, by what method and when.
Must include
- •Certificate of service
An unsigned affidavit must be faxed with counsel’s Rule 11 certification that it has been verified by the affiant, and the signed original affidavit must be filed within 10 days.
If a faxed motion for expedited consideration is served on the opposing party by mail, expedited consideration will be denied outright unless the party certifies in writing that the party has made an effort to serve the motion in person or by fax and has been unable to do so, and that expedited consideration is nonetheless justified and why.
Each document must have a cover sheet specifying the number of pages, exhibits, etc.
However, starting March 1, 2024, the request must affirmatively state that the case includes an A or Unclassified felony and that the requested preliminary hearing is not beyond the 180-day date. The assigned prosecutor must be included on the request, as well as the generic DAO email address (PIH@alaska.gov)
Requests must include the case number, the defendant's name, the date of the requested pre-indictment hearing, and the affirmative statement that the defendant agrees to waive Criminal Rules 5 and 45 for the period of the continuance.
A notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed for cases reassigned to Judge Eric Aarseth.
Court's wording
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Eric Aarseth under this order must be filed on. or before May 28, 2020 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
This infonnation must be relayed to the court on record or via an application for a change of plea.
Therefore, parties are required to have an accepted plea agreement, or a decision from the defendant that they plan to plead '"open" before a change of plea hearing is set.
The Court shall place findings on the record pursuant to CrR12(h).
The parties must discuss trial dates and trial length and jointly submit three proposed dates approximately 12 months after the order; the submission should also estimate the number of trial days.
Court's wording
The parties shall discuss among themselves possible trial dates and the expected length of trial. Within 15 days after distribution of the Initial Pretrial Order, the parties shall jointly submit a list of three trial dates that are each approximately 12 months from the date of the Initial Pretrial Order. The submission to the Court should also state the approximate number of trial days the parties believe will be required.
Media coverage of court proceedings in other courthouse locations requires an application to the Presiding Judge, Area Court Administrator, or presiding judge.
Court's wording
d. Media coverage of court proceedings m all other locations m Third District Courtl~ouses requires an application to the Presiding Judge, Area Co11rt Ad1ninistrator or the judge presiding over the proceeding to be covered . (Administrative Rule 50(b)).
Media coverage of court proceedings outside the main lobby requires an application to one of the specified judicial officials or administrators.
Court's wording
d. Media coverage of court proceedings in all other locations in Third District Courthouses requires an application to the Presiding Judge, Area Court Administrator or the judge presiding over the proceeding to be covered {Administrative Rule SO (b)).
No party shall be required to submit instructions on an issue for which it does not carry the burden of proof.
Fill in your column completely and fill in the other parent’s column if you can.
The email's subject line must read "log note: off record continuance."
Submission of the joint report will no longer be required in civil actions, unless specifically ordered.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions for expedited consideration and their underlying motions may be fax-filed only if the total fax filing is no more than 25 pages and proof of simultaneous service is submitted.
Any motion for expedited consideration (and the underlying motion) may be filed by fax, provided proof is submitted that the opposing party is simultaneously served by fax, by hand delivery, or by process server, and only if the total fax filing does not exceed 25 pages.
Page 1 | 1. Motions for Expedited Consideration
Original complaints may not be filed by fax.
No original complaints may be filed by fax.
Page 1 | 2. Non-Expedited Motions and Filings
Non-expedited motions may not be filed by fax without the assigned judge's specific prior permission, and a filing without prior approval will be rejected.
A party is not permitted to file any non- expedited motions by fax unless specific permission of the judge currently assigned to the case has been granted. See Civil Rule 5.1. Failure to gain prior approval will result in rejection of the filing.
Page 1 | 2. Non-Expedited Motions and Filings
Follow-up originals of faxed pleadings may not be filed unless specifically ordered, except for unsigned affidavits.
No follow up originals may be filed, unless specifically ordered, except for unsigned affidavits.
Page 1 | 3. Faxed Pleadings
A request for permission to file by fax may not itself be submitted by fax.
Permission to file by fax may not be sought by fax.
Page 1 | 2. Non-Expedited Motions and Filings
Change of Plea documents other than the Dismissal documents must be filed through TrueFile before the hearing.
All other Change of Plea related documents (ie, Amended Information) shall be filed in advance of the hearing through TrueFile.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE DISTRICT COURT CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING DOCUMENTS - STATE of ALASKA CASES
The assigned district attorney must bring a paper copy of the Dismissal documents to the hearing for filing directly with the judge.
The assigned district attorney will bring a paper copy of the Dismissal documents to court for filing directly with the District Court judge hearing change of pleas.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE DISTRICT COURT CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING DOCUMENTS - STATE of ALASKA CASES
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A notice of peremptory disqualification for a reassigned case must be filed by February 12, 2020, subject to the cited civil and criminal rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Ahrens under this order must be filed on or before February 12, 2020, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Ahrens
State charging documents for in-custody defendants must be filed in Superior Court by 12:30 PM Monday through Thursday and by 9:00 AM Friday.
The cut-off time to file charging documents in Superior Court for in-custody state defendants is 12:30 PM Monday -Thursday and 9:00 AM on Friday.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER REGARDING FILING OF STATE CHARGING DOCUMENTS
State charging documents for in-custody defendants must be filed in District Court by 1:00 PM Monday through Friday.
The cut-off time to file charging documents in District Court for in-custody state defendants is 1:00 PM Monday - Friday.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER REGARDING FILING OF STATE CHARGING DOCUMENTS
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under the order must be filed by August 1, 2024, subject to the stated rule-based exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Tom V. Jamgochian under this order must be filed on or before August 1, 2024 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Not Assigned 3PA02 to Judge Tom V. Jamgochian
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under the order must be filed by June 2, 2025, subject to the cited rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Colleen Baxter. under this order must be filed on or before June 2, 2025, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Colleen Baxter
Motions to change a case to Non-Routine and modify the Routine Pretrial Order must be filed within 60 days after distribution.
Motions to change a case characterization to Non-Routine and modify the Routine Pretrial Order must be filed not more than 60 days after it is distributed.
Civil cases
Page 2 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER — 1. Case Characterization
Each party must file and serve a preliminary witness list 22 weeks before trial.
Each party must file and serve a preliminary witness list 22 weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 2 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER — 3. Witness Lists — a. Preliminary Witness Lists
Parties may be added and pleadings amended without leave within 30 days after distribution; afterward, motions to do so must follow Alaska Civil Rules 14 and 15.
Parties may be added and/or pleadings amended without leave of the court within 30 days after the Routine Pretrial Order is distributed. Thereafter, motions to add parties or to amend pleadings must be made pursuant to Alaska Civil Rules 14 and 15.
Civil cases
Page 2 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER — 2. Amendment of Pleadings and Addition of Parties
Objections and counter-designations, with copies of the counter-designated testimony, must be filed no later than five weeks before trial.
Any objections or counter- designations (also by page and line) must be filed and served with copies of the counter-designated portions of deposition testimony no later than five weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Each party must file this witness list no later than six weeks before trial.
No later than six weeks before trial, each party must file and serve a list of all witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by telephone, video-conference or deposition at trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Objections to counter-designations must be filed no later than four weeks before trial.
Objections to counter-designations must be filed and served no later than four weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Defendants and any third parties must file the final witness list ten days before trial.
Defendant(s) and any third-parties must file and serve this list ten days before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.c. Final Witness Lists
Each party must identify qualifying retained experts and the general subject or nature of their testimony in the preliminary witness list no later than 22 weeks before trial.
Each party must identify each retained expert witness who may be called at trial to present evidence under Evidence Rules 702, 703, or 706, and the general subject matter or nature of the proposed testimony. A retained expert is a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony. This identification must be made no later than 22 weeks prior to trial, as a part of the preliminary witness list described in Paragraph D3a of this order.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.4.a.(1). Retained Expert Witness Identification
Plaintiffs must file the final witness list two weeks before trial.
Plaintiff(s) must file and serve this list two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.c. Final Witness Lists
Each party must inform the other parties and the court of witness order on the court day before those witnesses testify.
Each party must inform the other parties and the court of the order in which witnesses will testify on the court day prior to the testimony of those witnesses.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.d. Witness Order Notification
Untimely objections are waived and the objecting party is deemed to accept the designations unless good cause is shown.
Absent a showing of good cause, objections which are not timely filed will be deemed waived, and the objecting party will be deemed to have accepted the designations.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Expert witness depositions must be completed no later than eight weeks before trial.
Depositions of expert witnesses must be completed no later than 8 weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.5.c. Expert Witness Depositions
A party may add a retained expert on a topic disclosed in another party’s preliminary list, but may not add a new topic; any supplemental list must be filed no later than 20 weeks before trial.
A party may respond to any other party’s retained expert witness identification by adding a retained expert witness on a topic disclosed in another parties’ preliminary witness list. A party may not add a new topic for expert witness testimony. Any supplemental retained expert witness list must be filed and served no later than 20 weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.4.a.(2). Retained Expert Witness Identification
Initial disclosures, expert disclosures, and discovery responses must be supplemented as soon as possible after receiving additional information and no later than 30 days after receipt.
Initial disclosures, expert disclosures, and discovery responses must be supplemented under Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 26(e)(1) and (2). Supplementation must occur as soon as possible after receipt of additional information and not later than thirty days from receipt.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.5.d. Supplementation
Non-expert witness depositions must be completed no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Depositions must be completed no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.5.b. Non-Expert Witness Depositions
A motion to accept an overlength brief must be filed before or with the brief, and will not be granted unless both are filed at least four weeks before the applicable motion deadline.
Motions to accept briefs in excess of the page limitations must be filed prior to or simultaneously with the brief in question. Motions to accept briefs in excess of the page limitations will not be granted unless the motion and brief in question are filed and served at least four weeks before the motion deadlines set out in Paragraphs D6c-f, below.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, a. General Requirements
Summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and motions for rulings of law must be filed no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and motions for rulings of law must be filed and served no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, c. Dispositive & Law of Case Motions
Motions to compel discovery must be filed no later than eight weeks before trial.
Motions to compel discovery must be filed and served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, e. Discovery Motions
Motions to admit, limit, or exclude expert opinion evidence must be filed no later than eight weeks before trial.
Motions to admit, limit or exclude expert opinion evidence must be filed and served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, d. Expert Testimony Motions
Motions in limine, evidentiary motions, and other pretrial motions unrelated to expert opinion evidence must be filed no later than four weeks before trial.
Motions in limine, evidentiary motions, and all other pre-trial motions (not related to expert opinion evidence) must be filed and served no later than four weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, f. Other Motions
Each party must file any remaining objections to the proposed instructions, with citations to appropriate authority, no later than two weeks before trial.
No later than two weeks before trial each party must serve and file any remaining objections to the instructions, with citations to appropriate authority.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 7. Jury Instructions, d. Objections to Proposed Instructions
Each party must file its proposed instructions no later than one week before trial.
No later than one week before trial each party must file its proposed instructions.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 7. Jury Instructions, e. Filing Proposed Instructions
Plaintiff must file the joint exhibit list no later than two weeks before trial.
Plaintiff must file and serve the joint exhibit list no later than two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
On the first day of trial, plaintiff must file the original and one copy of the joint exhibit list with the in-court clerk.
On the first day of trial, plaintiff must file the original and one copy of the joint exhibit list with the in-court clerk.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Each party must file remaining exhibit objections no later than two weeks before trial, including supporting legal citations and copies of disputed exhibits when practical.
No later than two weeks before trial each party must file and serve any remaining objections to the proposed exhibits, with citations to appropriate authority and copies of the disputed exhibits when practical.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Each party must file its trial brief no later than two weeks before trial.
Each party must file and serve a trial brief not to exceed five pages no later than two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
The notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed by July 10, 2019, subject to the cited civil and criminal rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Suzanne Cole under this order must be filed on or before July 10, 2019, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Peremptory disqualification deadline and limits
The required financial documents must be filed no later than 45 days after the answer is filed.
If there are minor child(ren) involved in the case, you must file the following documents and serve the opposing party with a copy no later than 45 days after the answer is filed.
Page 1 | Financial Documents in Child Custody Cases
Marital-property and debt information must be provided within 45 days after the answer is filed.
Each party must give the opposing party (or their attorney if represented) information about the marital property and debt within 45 days after the Answer is filed.
Page 2 | Discovery of Information in Divorce Cases
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under the order must be filed by July 19, 2024, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Lance Joanis or Judge Jason Gist under this order must be filed on or before July 19, 2024, except as . provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification and notice to counsel
A peremptory challenge to the reassignment to Judge Suzanne Cole must be filed by July 12, 2019.
Any peremptory challenge of such a case reassignment to Judge Suzanne Cole must be filed by July 12, 2019.
Page 1 | ORDER
File a notice of peremptory disqualification by January 31, 2020, subject to the stated Civil and Criminal Rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Traini under this order must be filed on or before January 31, 2020, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | 2. Notice of peremptory disqualification
The signed original of an unsigned affidavit that was faxed must be filed within 10 days.
An unsigned affidavit must be faxed with counsel’s Rule 11 certification that it has been verified by the affiant, and the signed original affidavit must be filed within 10 days.
Page 1 | 3. Faxed Pleadings
A fax is file-stamped after its last page is received; if that page arrives after 4:30 p.m., it is file-stamped the next business day.
Faxes to the court shall be file stamped after the last page is received. If the last page is received after 4:30 p.m. on a particular day, the fax filing will be filed stamped the next business day.
Page 2 | 4. Faxes to the court
File the notice of peremptory disqualification by September 18, 2020, subject to the exceptions in Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Notice of peremptory disqualificati on for cases reassigned to Judge Jamgochian under this order 18, 2020 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and must be filed on or before September Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Not Assigned 3PA02 to Judge Thomas Jamgochian
A notice of peremptory disqualification for a case reassigned to Judge Eric Aarseth must be filed by May 28, 2020, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Eric Aarseth under this order must be filed on. or before May 28, 2020 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under the order must be filed by September 6, 2019, subject to Civil Rule 42(c)(4).
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge David Nesbett under this order must be filed on or before September 6, 2019, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Transfer of District Court Cases from Judge Motyka to Judge Nesbett
The notice must be filed by May 30, 2025, subject to the stated Civil and Criminal Rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Josie Garton. under this order must be filed on or before May 30, 2025, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Josie Garton
A peremptory challenge to the specified reassignment to Judge Margaret Murphy must be filed by September 20, 2013.
Any peremptory challenge of such a case reassignment to Judge Margaret Murphy must be filed by September 20, 2013.
Page 1 | ORDER
Notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed by August 6, 2021, subject to the cited civil and criminal rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Frank Pfiffner, Pro Tern pore under this order must be filed on or before August 6, 2021 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rple 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | 2. Notice of peremptory disqualification
The parties must submit three proposed trial dates within 15 days after distribution of the Initial Pretrial Order; if they do not submit the list on time, the Court will assign a trial date.
Within 15 days after distribution of the Initial Pretrial Order, the parties shall jointly submit a list of three trial dates that are each approximately 12 months from the date of the Initial Pretrial Order. The submission to the Court should also state the approximate number of trial days the parties believe will be required. A Routine Pretrial Order will be issued based on the parties' report in accordance with the Uniform Pretrial Order. If the list of three trial dates is not timely submitted to the Court, the Court will assign the parties a trial date and issue the Routine Pretrial Order.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Routine Pretrial Order
A notice of peremptory disqualification for a case reassigned under the order must be filed by June 2, 2025, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Patrick J. McKay Jr. under this order must be filed on or before June 2, 2025, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Notice of peremptory disqualification
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under the order must be filed by August 27, 2019, subject to the cited rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Ramgren under this order must be filed on or before August 27, 2019, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases From Not Assigned 3AN02 to Judge Peter R. Ramgren
Notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed by August 10, 2020, subject to the stated rule-based exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Adolf Zeman under this order must be filed on or before August 10, 2020 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Unassigned 3AN02 to Judge Adolf Zeman
Notice of peremptory disqualification for reassigned cases must be filed by August 22, 2022, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Ian Wheeles under this order must be filed on or before August 22, 2022 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Judge Gregory A. Miller to Judge Ian Wheeles
File a notice of peremptory disqualification by January 31, 2023, subject to the stated Civil and Criminal Rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Peter Ramgren under this order must be filed on or before January 31, 2023 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | 2. Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Peter Ramgren
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned under this order must be filed by January 3, 2025, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Leslie Dickson under this order must be filed on or before January 3, 2025, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Not Assigned 3PA-01 to Judge Leslie Dickson
A notice of peremptory disqualification for a reassigned case must be filed by June 10, 2024, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge McKenna under this order must be filed on or before June 10, 2024, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Judge Kevin Saxby to Judge Jack McKenna
Notice of peremptory disqualification for reassigned cases must be filed by July 10, 2019, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Stephen B. Wallace under this order must be filed on or before July 10, 2019, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
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Notice of peremptory disqualification for reassigned cases must be filed by January 12, 2023, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Kari McCrea under this order must be filed on or before January 12, 2023 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Sand Point Cases from Judge Josie Garton to Judge Kari McCrea
Change of Plea documents other than the Dismissal documents must be filed before the hearing.
All other Change of Plea related documents (ie, Amended Information) shall be filed in advance of the hearing through TrueFile.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE DISTRICT COURT CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING DOCUMENTS - STATE of ALASKA CASES
A notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed by June 10, 2019, subject to the stated Civil and Criminal Rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Kristen C. Stohler under this order must be filed on or before June 10, 2019, except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Peremptory Disqualification Deadline and Limits
Notice of peremptory disqualification must be filed by December 29, 2022, subject to the stated rule exceptions.
Notice of peremptory disqualification for cases reassigned to Judge Jack R. McKenna under this order must be filed on or before December 29, 2022 except as provided by Civil Rule 42(c)(4) and Criminal Rule 25(d)(5).
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from Judge Erin B. Marston to Judge Jack R. McKenna
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party responsible for joining a new party must serve that party with the Routine Pretrial Order and prior filings within seven days after the new party appears, and file proof of service.
If a new party is joined to the action, the party responsible for such joinder must serve (but not file) on the new party a copy of the Routine Pretrial Order and all pleadings and other documents filed to date. Service must take place within seven days after appearance by each new party. Proof of service must be filed.
Civil cases
Page 2 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER — 2. Amendment of Pleadings and Addition of Parties
Each party must serve a preliminary witness list 22 weeks before trial.
Each party must file and serve a preliminary witness list 22 weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 2 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER — 3. Witness Lists — a. Preliminary Witness Lists
Plaintiffs must serve the final witness list two weeks before trial.
Plaintiff(s) must file and serve this list two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.c. Final Witness Lists
Defendants and any third parties must serve the final witness list ten days before trial.
Defendant(s) and any third-parties must file and serve this list ten days before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.c. Final Witness Lists
Objections to counter-designations must be served no later than four weeks before trial.
Objections to counter-designations must be filed and served no later than four weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Objections and counter-designations, with copies of the counter-designated testimony, must be served no later than five weeks before trial.
Any objections or counter- designations (also by page and line) must be filed and served with copies of the counter-designated portions of deposition testimony no later than five weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
No later than six weeks before trial, each party must file and serve a list of all witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by telephone, video-conference or deposition at trial.
No later than six weeks before trial, each party must file and serve a list of all witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by telephone, video-conference or deposition at trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | D.3.b. Testimony by Telephone, Video-Conference or Deposition
Each party must serve, but not file, an expert report for each retained expert no later than 16 weeks before trial.
Each party must serve (but not file) an expert report for each retained expert witness no later than 16 weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.4.b. Retained Expert Witness Reports
A supplemental retained expert witness list must be served no later than 20 weeks before trial.
Any supplemental retained expert witness list must be filed and served no later than 20 weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.4.a.(2). Retained Expert Witness Identification
Rule 33, 34, and 36 discovery requests and Rule 35 examination motions must be served no later than 16 weeks before trial.
All discovery requests pursuant to Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 33, 34, and 36, and all motions for examination under Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 35, must be served no later than 16 weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.5.a. Written Discovery and Motions for Examination
Each party must serve, but not file, a summary of other anticipated expert opinion testimony no later than 22 weeks before trial, unless the opinion was already disclosed in discovery.
No later than 22 weeks before trial each party must serve (but not file) a summary of the anticipated testimony of any other witness offering expert opinion testimony (e.g., treating physician), unless such expert opinion has already been disclosed in discovery.
Civil cases
Page 4 | D.4.c. Other Expert Opinion Testimony Summary
Motions to admit, limit, or exclude expert opinion evidence must be served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Motions to admit, limit or exclude expert opinion evidence must be filed and served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, d. Expert Testimony Motions
The overlength-brief motion and the brief must be served at least four weeks before the applicable motion deadline for the motion to be granted.
Motions to accept briefs in excess of the page limitations must be filed prior to or simultaneously with the brief in question. Motions to accept briefs in excess of the page limitations will not be granted unless the motion and brief in question are filed and served at least four weeks before the motion deadlines set out in Paragraphs D6c-f, below.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, a. General Requirements
Summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and motions for rulings of law must be served no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Summary judgment motions, motions to dismiss, and motions for rulings of law must be filed and served no later than 12 weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, c. Dispositive & Law of Case Motions
Motions to compel discovery must be served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Motions to compel discovery must be filed and served no later than eight weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, e. Discovery Motions
Motions in limine, evidentiary motions, and other pretrial motions unrelated to expert opinion evidence must be served no later than four weeks before trial.
Motions in limine, evidentiary motions, and all other pre-trial motions (not related to expert opinion evidence) must be filed and served no later than four weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, f. Other Motions
No later than two weeks before trial each party must serve and file any remaining objections to the instructions, with citations to appropriate authority.
No later than two weeks before trial each party must serve and file any remaining objections to the instructions, with citations to appropriate authority.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 7. Jury Instructions, d. Objections to Proposed Instructions
Each party must serve one set of proposed instructions, with citations to appropriate authority, on the opposing party no later than four weeks before trial; the set is not filed at that time.
No later than four weeks before trial each party must serve (but not file) on the opposing party one set of proposed instructions with citations to appropriate authority.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 7. Jury Instructions, b. Proposal of Instructions
Each party must serve, but not file, its proposed-exhibits list no later than four weeks before trial.
No later than four weeks before trial each party must each party must serve (but not file) a list of proposed exhibits.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Plaintiff must serve the joint exhibit list no later than two weeks before trial.
Plaintiff must file and serve the joint exhibit list no later than two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Each party must serve remaining objections to proposed exhibits no later than two weeks before trial.
No later than two weeks before trial each party must file and serve any remaining objections to the proposed exhibits, with citations to appropriate authority and copies of the disputed exhibits when practical.
Civil cases
Page 7 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Each party must serve its trial brief no later than two weeks before trial.
Each party must file and serve a trial brief not to exceed five pages no later than two weeks before trial.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
In cases involving minor children, a copy of the required financial documents must be served on the opposing party no later than 45 days after the answer is filed.
If there are minor child(ren) involved in the case, you must file the following documents and serve the opposing party with a copy no later than 45 days after the answer is filed.
Page 1 | Financial Documents in Child Custody Cases
If a domestic violence protective order prohibits contact, serve all documents through a process server unless the judge in that case permits another method.
If a short-term or long-term domestic violence protective order prohibits contact with the opposing party, you must serve all documents by a process server unless the judge in the domestic violence case allows another method.
Page 2 | Serving Copies of Court Filings
Each party must provide marital-property and debt information only to the opposing party or counsel within 45 days after the answer is filed, and must not file it with the court.
Each party must give the opposing party (or their attorney if represented) information about the marital property and debt within 45 days after the Answer is filed. Do NOT file this information in court, but only provide it to the opposing party or their attorney.
Page 2 | Discovery of Information in Divorce Cases
Serve the complaint and attached documents by certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt, or through a process server.
The complaint and the attached documents must be served by (1) certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt or (2) a process server.
Page 2 | Serving Copies of Court Filings
Serve the opposing party, or their attorney if represented, with a copy of every document filed in court.
You must give the opposing party (or their attorney if represented) a copy of every document you file in court.
Page 2 | Serving Copies of Court Filings
Proof must be submitted that the opposing party was simultaneously served by fax, hand delivery, or process server.
Any motion for expedited consideration (and the underlying motion) may be filed by fax, provided proof is submitted that the opposing party is simultaneously served by fax, by hand delivery, or by process server, and only if the total fax filing does not exceed 25 pages.
Page 1 | 1. Motions for Expedited Consideration
Initial disclosures must be served within 30 days after distribution of the Initial Pretrial Order unless the parties agree to an earlier date.
Unless an earlier date is or has been agreed to by the parties, initial disclosures I required under Alaska Civil Rule 26(a)(l) shall be served not later than 30 days after distribution of the Initial Pretrial Order.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Initial Disclosures
Other documents may be served by first-class U.S. mail, subject to the stated exception.
All other documents can be filed by 1st class U.S. mail or hand delivery, except as noted below.
Page 2 | Serving Copies of Court Filings
Third District law firms and attorneys must notify out-of-district or out-of-state associate or opposing counsel of the reassignment for purposes of peremptory challenges.
It is the responsibility of all Third District law firms and attorneys to notify any associate counsel or opposing counsel who are outside the Third Judicial District or the State of Alaska of the foregoing reassignn1ents for purposes of peremptory challenges.
Page 1 | Transfer of Cases from 3PA-Not Assigned 01 to Judge Glenn J. Shidner
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Black out confidential information in the financial documents, but leave the last four digits of account numbers visible.
Black out any confidential information such as social security numbers and account numbers except for the last 4 digits so that the parties and court can identify the specific account.
Page 1 | Financial Documents in Child Custody Cases
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Deadlines in the order may be changed only by court order.
No changes to the deadlines set out in this order shall be permitted, except by order of the court.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Cases charging an A or Unclassified felony may remain on the PIH calendar for no more than 180 days.
Where an A felony or an Unclassified felony is charged, the case will be pennitted to remain on the PIH calendar for a period not exceeding 180 days.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE PRE-INDICTMENT HEARING CALENDAR
Cases in which a B or C felony is the highest charged offense may remain on the PIH calendar for no more than 60 days.
Where a B or C felony is the highest category of offense charged, the case will be permitted to remain on the PIH calendar for a period not exceeding 60 days.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE PRE-INDICTMENT HEARING CALENDAR
Off-record continuances are prohibited for cases in which a B or C felony is the highest category of offense charged.
Off-record continuances will not be allowed.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE PRE-INDICTMENT HEARING CALENDAR
Beginning March 1, 2024, off-record continuances are permitted only for cases filed after 2022 in which the defendant is charged with an A or Unclassified felony.
Starting March 1, 2024, off-record continuances will be permitted only in cases where the defendant is charged with an A or Unclassified Felony filed after 2022.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Off-Record Continuances
The court may extend the period for good cause found at a pre-indictment hearing; the listed circumstances generally do not constitute good cause, subject to the stated qualifications.
The court may extend the period upon finding good cause at a pre-indictment hearing. Generally, good cause will not include lack of an offer, outstanding discovery, ongoing negotiations, application to an alternative court, new charges, or other pending cases unless in another jurisdiction, the defendant's participation in a treatment program, or the defendant's presence out of state unless the defendant is in the custody of another jurisdiction.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE PRE-INDICTMENT HEARING CALENDAR
No further continuances will be granted in 2023 and older cases unless the parties provide a good-cause basis.
For 2023 and older cases, no further continuances will be granted unless the parties provide a good cause basis.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE: ANCHORAGE DISTRICT COURT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE CONTINUANCES
2024 Anchorage District Court criminal cases may receive no more than three continuances in total.
all 2024 district court criminal cases will be allowed a total of no more than three continuances.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE: ANCHORAGE DISTRICT COURT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE CONTINUANCES
The court may refuse briefing extensions requested at or near motion deadlines; parties should seek extensions well in advance and should not assume stipulated extensions will be granted.
Where motions are filed at or near motion deadlines, the court may refuse to grant briefing extensions. Thus, parties should seek extensions well in advance and should not assume stipulated extensions will be granted.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 6. Motions, b. Briefing Time Extensions
Parties may request deadline changes by motion or stipulation, but should not assume they will be granted, especially if the change could affect the court’s timely completion of its work.
Parties may request such changes by motion or stipulation, but should not presume that changes will granted, particularly when the change requested affects the ability of the court to timely complete its work.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
The period starts on the first pre-indictment hearing date, may restart when a conflict OPA, tertiary conflict, or private attorney substitutes in, and does not restart for substitutions within the public defender or OPA offices described.
The applicable period will begin from the date of the 1st pre-indictment hearing. The period may restart as of the day a conflict OPA attorney, tertiary conflict attorney, or private attorney enters an appearance substituting for another attorney. The period will not restart if a new public defender is substituted for another public defender or a new OPA attorney is substituted for another OPA attorney.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER RE ANCHORAGE PRE-INDICTMENT HEARING CALENDAR
Chambers Communication Rules
If the parties agree to settle, plaintiff’s attorney must immediately notify the trial judge by telephone.
Plaintiff’s attorney must immediately notify the trial judge by telephone, if the parties have agreed to settle the case.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Prior approval for media coverage in the Appellate Courts area on the fourth and fifth floors of the Boney Courthouse must be obtained from the Clerk of the Appellate Courts.
Note: Prior approval for media coverage of the area occupied by the Appellate Courts on The fourth and fifth floor of the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage must be obtained from the Clerk of the Appellate Courts.
Page 1 | Use of Cameras and Electronic Devices In Third Judicial District Court Buildings
For eligible cases, defense counsel may request an off-record continuance by emailing the court at 3ANPIH@akcourts.us under the procedure in PJO #738.
In these cases, defense counsel may continue to request an off-record continuance by emailing the court at 3ANPIH@akcourts.us pursuant to the procedure outlined in PJO #738.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Off-Record Continuances
Parties may consult the in-court clerk about whether secure courtroom storage is available for unadmitted exhibits.
Parties may consult with the in-court clerk regarding the availability of secure storage in the courtroom for unadmitted exhibits.
Civil cases
Page 8 | D. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR ROUTINE PRETRIAL ORDER
Self-represented parties may contact the Family Law Self-Help Center for help understanding court procedures and forms.
If you are representing yourself, contact the Family Law Self-Help Center to understand court procedures and forms: • (907) 264-0851; toll-free (866) 279-0851 (In Alaska, but outside Anchorage) • www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/selfhelp.htm
Page 2 | Self-Help Center and Court Procedures