1st North Dakota tribal youth services pact deemed 'sustainable'

Bismarck Tribune: "Early results show promise for the first agreement providing state court services to tribal youth in North Dakota."

U.S.: Court releases October calendar

SCOTUSblog: "The Supreme Court released its calendar for the October argument session, which begins on Monday, Oct. 5, and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 14."

Job Announcement - Case Administrator

A job announcement for Case Administrators with the United States District Court in Bismarck and Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Victim/Witness Coordinator

A job announcement for a Victim/Witness Coordinator with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Pembina County clerk's office closed Tuesday

The Pembina County Clerk/Recorder office will be closed on Tuesday, June 14.

North Dakota, Minnesota courts get creative in resuming jury trials as coronavirus keeps spreading

Fargo Forum: "In Cass County courtrooms, pieces of tape mark where juror chairs should be placed to keep them six feet apart, some of which are outside the traditional jury box."

U.S. Supreme Court: Final stat pack for October Term 2019

SCOTUSblog: "A Supreme Court term unlike any other has finally come to an end. In March, some observers thought the term would end early after the court shut its doors and postponed oral arguments."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Minot has been posted.

More county courthouses to reopen

The Burke and LaMoure County courthouses will reopen to the public Monday, July 13. Cass County will continue to be 'open by appointment only.' The Pembina County Clerk/Recorder office will be closed on Tuesday, June 14.

Remote proceedings by electronic means a useful tool

Since mid-March 2020, the Supreme Court has enacted eight administrative orders aimed at providing guidelines for court operations during the coronavirus pandemic. Most of these orders have language authorizing or recommending the use of reliable electronic means for court proceedings.