(a) The district court has jurisdiction
(1) of the following crimes:
(A) a misdemeanor, unless otherwise provided in this chapter;
(B) a violation of an ordinance of a political subdivision;
(C) a violation of AS 04.16.050 or AS 11.76.105;
(2) to provide post-conviction relief under the Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, if the conviction occurred in the district court.
(b) Insofar as the criminal jurisdiction of the district courts and the superior court is the same, such jurisdiction is concurrent.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 15. District Courts and Magistrates
Sec. 22.15.010. Establishment of the district court of the State of Alaska.
Sec. 22.15.020. Number of district judges and magistrates.
Sec. 22.15.030. Civil jurisdiction.
Sec. 22.15.050. Actions not within civil jurisdiction.
Sec. 22.15.060. Criminal jurisdiction.
Sec. 22.15.070. Extent of jurisdiction.
Sec. 22.15.080. Change of venue.
Sec. 22.15.090. Sessions and general powers of district court.
Sec. 22.15.100. Functions and powers of district judge and magistrate.
Sec. 22.15.110. Additional duties of district judge and magistrate.
Sec. 22.15.120. Limitations on proceedings which magistrate may hear.
Sec. 22.15.160. Qualifications of district judges and magistrates.
Sec. 22.15.170. Selection of district judges and magistrates.
Sec. 22.15.180. Oath of office.
Sec. 22.15.190. Assignment of district judges and magistrates.
Sec. 22.15.195. Approval or rejection.
Sec. 22.15.230. Additional compensation.
Sec. 22.15.250. Disposition of fines.
Sec. 22.15.270. Retention of fines, etc., by political subdivisions.