Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a superior court judge to the state’s third judicial district. The new judge is to be based at the Palmer courthouse where the new position is intended to alleviate rising civil and criminal case workloads.

The Alaska Court System requested the legislation, House Bill 262, which would bring the total number of superior court judges from 45 to 46. Lawmakers approved the change by a combined vote …

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