(a) Each district judge and magistrate shall
(1) record birth, death, and marriage certificates presented to them for record in the manner prescribed by law;
(2) authorize the burial or disposition of bodies under AS 12.65.100; and
(3) upon application by an appropriate person, appoint the person to assume temporary custody of and preserve the property and estate of deceased persons until disposition of the property is made under AS 13.16 or further order is made by the court.
(b) A district judge may establish a controlled livestock district in accordance with AS 03.35.010.
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.