States put Norway-style prison reforms to work in U.S.

Detroit News: "U.S. prison officials and academics are increasingly looking to Norway's approach to incarceration for ideas to reduce recidivism rates that are higher in the United States than anywhere else in the world."

S.D.: Teen Court a real-life, consequential learning program

Pierre Capital Journal: "Central Teen Court, established in 2002, is the adult-court-approved juvenile diversion program for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Members of Teen Court — attorneys, jury, bailiff and clerk — are trained teen volunteers and returning defendants."

Courts close across state Oct. 10 due to weather

The Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Grant, Logan, McIntosh, Pembina, Rolette, Towner and Wells County courthouses are closed today as is the Kidder County Clerk of Court's Office. Court proceedings today at the Mountrail County Courthouse in Stanley have been canceled in anticipation of poor weather.

Justice Jensen, Judge Louser visit Minot High School

Judge Stacy Louser and Justice Jon Jensen recently visited Minot High School at the invitation of Chauncy Hendershot, the Advanced Placement Government & Politics teacher.

U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Oglala, Rosebud case against South Dakota officials

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Monday a case alleging that South Dakota officials were violating the Indian Child Welfare Act."

Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants celebrates 35th Anniversary

The Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary. WDALA presented its Legacy Award to Penny Miller, Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court; Judith Howard, Minot attorney; Lori Hauge, court reporter; and Vicki Kunz, founding member of WDALA.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for Attorney III with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bismarck has been posted.

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.

U.S.: Supreme Court is divided over gay, transgender job bias in civil rights case

USA Today: "The Supreme Court appeared deeply divided Tuesday on a major civil rights question: whether gay and transgender people are covered by a federal law barring employment discrimination on the basis of sex."