Alaska Judicial Independence is the principle which protects the judiciary from political or other interference in their decision-making processes. It is based on the idea that judges should be impartial and independent of any outside influences. The concept is based on the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The Alaska Constitution outlines that the judicial branch is "equal and coordinate with the legislative and executive departments" and is to be "entirely independent" of the other branches. There are several types of Alaska Judicial Independence. These include structural independence, financial independence, and operational independence. Structural independence refers to the independence of the judiciary from the other branches of government. This includes the independence of the judicial system from the executive branch in terms of resources, appointments, and personnel decisions. Financial independence refers to the independence of the judiciary from the executive branch in terms of budget and financial resources. Finally, operational independence is the independence of the judiciary from the executive branch in terms of day-to-day operations. This includes the independence to make decisions on cases without any interference from the executive branch.