Title of the Courts; Definitions

(a) Part One of these rules (Rules 101 through 105) applies to the supreme court of the state of Alaska, referred to in these rules as the “supreme court,” and to the court of appeals of the state of Alaska, referred to in these rules as the “court of appeals.” (b) As used in these rules, “appellate court” means the supreme court or the court of appeals. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in these rules “justice” means a justice of the supreme court, including the chief justice, and “judge” means a judge of the court of appeals, including the chief judge. (SCO 439 effective November 15, 1980; amended by SCO 888 effective July 15, 1988)