March 18 is Public Defender Day

Governor Doug Burgum has declared March 18, 2020, as Public Defender Day.

Spring bar admission ceremony cancelled

With the concerns related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Supreme Court has cancelled the bar admission ceremony previously set for Friday, April 17.

Inmate waiting 40 years finally gets appeal hearing. But COVID-19 may shut down court

Charlotte Observer: "More than halfway through an 80-year sentence for a rape he says he didn’t commit, Ronnie Long has received what may be his last best chance for freedom: a hearing before the full Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals."

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williams County State’s Attorney's Office in Williston has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Administrative Order 25 – Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S. District Court issues order on coronavirus emergency

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an administrative order relating to the coronavirus emergency.

Law Library closed to walk-in patrons until further notice

Effective immediately, the Law Library and Legal Self Help Center are closed to all walk-in traffic until further notice. They will continue to provide services by phone and email.

Cass County Jail considers freeing low-risk inmates to make space during virus outbreak

West Fargo Pioneer: "The Cass County Jail could release low-risk inmates to make room at its facility amid a worldwide coronavirus pandemic."

Steele County clerk’s office will be closed March 17

The Steele County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed from 1-4:30 p.m. today, March 17.

North Dakota second graders on a mission to change bike helmet laws

KX News: "North Dakota has no laws that require children to wear bike helmets, but one local second grade class is working to change that."