FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Supreme Court announced Tuesday the selection of Justice Joel H. Bolger as the next Chief Justice.
Bolger’s term will last three years and begin July 1. He will replace outgoing Justice Craig Stowers, whose term ends June 30.
Alaska high court chooses Bolger as chief justice
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Joel Bolger stands for recognition during a State of the Judiciary address to the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)