James Orville Johnson (1947-2025)

James (Jim) Orville Johnson was born March 22,1947 in Harvey, North Dakota. He passed away on July 8, 2025 from Agent Orange related Parkinson’s disease.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for a contractor in the East Central Judicial District.

Alvin "Al" Emineth (1936-2025)

Longstanding court reporter Alvin Emineth died July 7, 2025.

New Opinions: July 3

The Supreme Court issued 10 new opinions.

2025 report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences

The state court administrator has issued the annual report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.