The governor shall appoint the public defender from among two or more persons nominated for that position by the judicial council. The appointment is subject to confirmation by majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. The public defender shall serve a term of four years. If the governor decides to retain the public defender for another term, the governor need not call for nominations from the judicial council; however, the retention must be approved by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 85. Public Defender Agency
Sec. 18.85.010. Public defender agency established.
Sec. 18.85.020. Administration.
Sec. 18.85.030. Appointment and term.
Sec. 18.85.070. Private practice prohibited.
Sec. 18.85.080. Delegation of functions.
Sec. 18.85.100. Right to representation, services, and facilities.
Sec. 18.85.110. Notice and provision for representation.
Sec. 18.85.120. Determination of indigency; repayment.
Sec. 18.85.130. Contracts with private attorneys.
Sec. 18.85.150. Recovery from defendant.
Sec. 18.85.155. Payment by municipality.