Supreme Court returning to in-person oral argument

Starting in June, the Supreme Court will be returning to in-person oral arguments. The month of June will be conducted in a hybrid fashion with some arguments held in-person in the Ralph J. Erickstad Courtroom and some arguments held by Zoom.

New opinions: May 20

The Supreme Court has issued eight new opinions.

NECJD issues updated order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued an updated order on court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCJD updates standing order on remote proceedings

The judges of the South Central Judicial District have reviewed court procedure in the district as the area continues to lessen COVID-10 restrictions.

Thomas H. Carey 1937-2021

UND law graduate Thomas H. Carey died April 15. A native of Minneapolis, he was in civil practice from 1964-1986 and was then appointed a Minnesota district judge, serving until 2000.

U.S. Supreme Court opinions: May 17

The United States Supreme Court has issued four opinions.

Judge Fontaine retirement celebration to be held May 21

A retirement celebration for Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie Fontaine will be held Friday, May 21, at the Cavalier Transit Center.

Cavalier, Pembina County clerk's offices to close early May 21

The Clerk of Court Offices in both Cavalier and Pembina County will be closing at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21.

Gov. Burgum proclaims May as Drug Court Month

North Dakota's drug courts join nearly 4,000 drug courts nationwide in celebrating Drug Court Month. Drug courts are now the most successful justice program for reducing addiction, crime, and recidivism while saving taxpayer dollars.

Retirement celebration for court reporter Gillig to be held May 20

South Central Judicial District court reporter Jane Gillig will be honored at a retirement event Thursday, May 20, at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan.