Alaska Administrative Code
Title 8 - Labor and Workforce Development
Part 3 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 45 - Compensation, Medical Benefits, and Proceedings Before the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board
8 AAC 45.072 - Venue

Universal Citation: 8 AK Admin Code 8 AAC 45.072

Current through November 28, 2024

The venue for injuries occurring in the First Judicial District is Juneau. The venue for injuries occurring in the Second and Fourth Judicial Districts is Fairbanks. The venue for injuries occurring in the Third Judicial District is Anchorage. A hearing will be held only in a city in which a division office is located. The venue may be changed to a different city in which a division office is located if

(1) the parties stipulate to the change;

(2) after receiving a party's request in accordance with 8 AAC 45.070(b)(1)(D) and based on the documents filed with the board and the parties' written arguments, the board orders the venue changed for the convenience of the parties and the witnesses; the board's panel in the city with the initial venue will decide the request to change the venue filed under 8 AAC 45.070(b)(1)(D); or

(3) the board or its designee, in its discretion, changes the venue for the board's convenience or to assure a speedy remedy.

Authority:AS 23.30.005

AS 23.30.110

AS 23.30.135

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