Upcoming Commission Meetings
The following Quarterly Commission Meeting dates are currently scheduled for the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct:
- • Friday, December 4, 2026
- • Friday, March 19, 2027
- • Monday, June 28, 2027
- • Friday, October 1, 2027
- • Friday, December 3, 2027
These dates are subject to change.
Updated September 29, 2026
Notice of Special Public Meeting
Special Meeting In the matter of Romano DiBenedetto, Former Judge of the Superior Court, Second Judicial District at Nome, Alaska (ACJC File No. 2026-002)
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct will hold a Special Public Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Public attendance will be available via Zoom.
At this hearing, the Commission's recommendation to the Supreme Court for discipline in this matter will be publicly presented and made part of the public record (Commission Rule of Procedure 20).
Additional information concerning the matter is available on the Commission's website.
Zoom Attendance Information
The meeting will be open to members of the public to attend via Zoom either telephonically or by video through the Zoom website or app. Upon joining, the Zoom system will automatically place you into a Waiting Room until the Commission is ready to start. The host will move you from the waiting room into the meeting once recording has begun. All members of the public will be automatically muted upon joining the meeting. All members of the public will be removed from the meeting once it is adjourned.
Join Link: zoom.us/join
Zoom Call-In Number: 1-206-337-9723
Participant ID: #
Zoom Meeting ID: 992 469 9010
Updated November 9, 2026
Quarterly Commission Meeting Announcement
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct's next Quarterly Commission Meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026.
This meeting will be held both at the Commission's office and by Zoom, with public participation available via Zoom. Public Session is currently scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., subject to change, with Closed Session to follow.
Public Session addresses the Commission's budget, educational activities, advisory opinions, and general administrative issues. Public Session does not address specific complaints against judges.
Closed Session addresses confidential complaints filed with the Commission and is not open to the general public.
If you wish to appear, or have questions about Commission meetings, you may contact Commission Staff at administrator@acjc.state.ak.us or (907) 272-1033.
Public Participation in Meeting
Public attendance and participation will be possible during the December 4 Public Session meeting.
The meeting will be open to members of the public to attend via Zoom either telephonically or through the Zoom website or app. Upon calling in, the Zoom system will request that you give your name before allowing you into the meeting—please speak clearly. Your name will then be assigned to your phone number so that the Commission members will be aware of who has joined. The host will move you from the waiting room into the meeting once recording has begun. Please allow a few minutes to be virtually admitted and for the meeting to start. All members of the public will be automatically muted on joining the meeting.
Per Commission Rule 1(h):
- • If you want to speak, you are requested to notify and verify your contact information with Commission Staff no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled meeting. Staff can be reached at the above administrator e-mail address before and during the meeting. Speakers should tailor their comments to public matters within the scope of the Commission’s authority and function. Comments that concern complaints, or duplicate prior comment on an issue are not allowed.
- • 30 minutes is reserved at the end of Public Session for speaking requests, with 3 minutes allotted to each public speaker. If you will be speaking to the Commission, you will be un-muted and allowed to address the Commission in the order your request was confirmed. Once Public Session has ended, you will be removed from the meeting and no new members of the public will be added to the meeting.
Zoom Join Instructions: TBA
Zoom Call-In Number: 1-206-337-9723
Participant ID: #
Zoom Meeting ID: 992 469 9010
- • Approximately two weeks prior to the meeting, a draft Public Session Agenda will be attached for public reference. This agenda may be modified before the meeting.
- • Approximately two weeks prior to the meeting, the main Public Session materials packet will be attached for public reference. These are the same materials the Commission members receive for this portion of the meeting. Any additional Public Session materials will be attached the evening before, or the day of the meeting, depending on when materials are received.
Copies of Public Session materials and audio can be requested after the meeting.
Please note that due to file size, the materials may take some time to download depending on your Internet connection.
If you have questions about the Commission or their meetings, you may contact Commission Staff via e-mail at administrator@acjc.state.ak.us or by phone at (907) 272-1033. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., except on state holidays.
If you cannot reach us during normal business hours, please leave a message and staff working outside the office will try to return your call within 1-2 business days.
Updated September 29, 2026