If the position of public defender becomes vacant for any reason, the governor may appoint an acting public defender to serve until the regular appointment procedures under AS 18.85.030 are complied with. The governor and the judicial council shall act under AS 18.85.030 as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs. A person appointed under that section to fill a vacancy begins a new four-year term.
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.