LaVern C. Neff 1927-2019

Longtime Williston attorney LaVern C. “Vern” Neff, 92, died Oct. 13. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the bar in 1952. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is handling arrangements.

Burgum announces members of newly established Children's Cabinet

G.F. Herald: "Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday, Oct. 11, announced the 12 members of the newly established Children’s Cabinet, which will study and coordinate care for children across the three branches of state government and tribal nations."

South Central Judicial District begins Courtroom Criminal Basics training

Twenty- six attorneys attended the first session of the Courthouse Criminal Basics program Oct. 8. Three additional sessions will be held - Oct. 15, 22, and 30 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Burleigh County Courthouse. Each session has been approved for two hours of CLE credit. The sessions are free, and no registration is required.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for Chief Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted. The position now requires two or more years of experience in a legal or closely related setting and a license to practice law.

Court reporter Martinson honored for 40 years service

Judge Mike Hurly presented court reporter Deb Martinson with a 40 Year Service Award at the Pierce County Courthouse in Rugby on Sept. 30.