Committee hears request to add Superior Court judge in Palmer amid high caseloads The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 212, a Supreme Court request to add a 46th Superior Court judgeship seated in Palmer to address above-average caseloads in the Mat Su Valley. Committee members pressed court officials and the public defender on facilities, costs and staffing; the bill was set aside for further review.

The Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a crucial bill to add a Superior Court judge in Palmer, a move driven by skyrocketing caseloads that far exceed the state average.

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