The Chief Justice
The five supreme court justices, by majority vote, select one of their members to be the chief justice. The chief justice holds that office for three years and may not serve consecutive terms. The chief justice is also the administrative head of the Alaska Court System. The current Chief Justice, Dana Fabe, began her term as chief justice in July 2012.
Previous Chief Justices were:
- Walter L. Carpeneti (2009–2012)
- Alex Bryner (2003–2006)
- Dana Fabe (2000–2003, 2006–2009, 2012–)
- Allen T. Compton (1996–1997)
- Daniel A. Moore, Jr. (1992–1996)
- Warren Matthews (1987–1990, 1997–2000)
- Edmond W. Burke (1981–1984)
- Robert Boochever (1975–1978)
- Jay Rabinowitz (1972–1975, 1978–1981, 1984–1987, 1990–1992)
- George Boney (1970–1972)
- Buell Nesbett (1959–1970)
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