Trial Court Clerks—Appointment and

Duties. (a) Appointment. Clerks of court and deputy clerks of court for the superior and district courts shall be employed and appointed in accordance with the personnel rules. 29 ALASKA COURT RULES (b) Powers and Duties. A clerk or deputy clerk of court shall perform such duties as are or may be required by the presiding judge, by the rules of the supreme court, and by law. A clerk or deputy clerk of court shall issue all process and notices required to be issued except as otherwise provided by rule or statute and may: (1) Administer oaths; (2) Take and certify proofs or acknowledgements of documents, affidavits, or depositions; and (3) Exercise other powers as may be permitted by law or by the rules of the supreme court. (Adopted by SCO 412 effective July 1, 1980)