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Judge Sonna M. Anderson 1958-2019
Retired South Central Judicial District Judge Sonna M. Anderson died March 10. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at First Lutheran Church in Bismarck. Judge Anderson was appointed to the bench in 2003 and served until 2018. A University of Denver College of Law graduate, she was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1985. -
Harlan M. Dyrud 1936-2021
Longtime Grand Forks judicial referee Harlan M. Dyrud died March 2. A graduate of the Hamline School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1979. Funeral services will be held March 9 in Grand Forks. -
Dennis M. Sobolik 1931 - 2025
UND Law School graduate Dennis M. Sobolik of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. -
Alice M. Fisk 1930-2022
Alice M. Fisk, the longtime judicial secretary to Chief Justice Ralph Erikstad, died Nov. 17. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Bismarck. -
Thomas M. Tuntland 1945-2024
Longtime Mandan attorney and UND School of Law graduate Thomas Tuntland died December 2, 2024. -
UND to hold Constitution Day celebration Sept. 17
The UND School of Law will host UND’s annual Constitution Day event virtually at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, via a Zoom webinar. -
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." -
Dickey County clerk’s office to close this afternoon
The Dickey County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed today, March 21, from 2:30- 4 p,m. -
Clerk of N.D. Supreme Court says goodbye after 31 years
KX Net: "There’s not a lot of turnover in the offices of North Dakota’s highest court. Only four people have served as Clerk of the Supreme Court since North Dakota became a state in 1889." -
Judge Agotness investiture set for July 23
The formal investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Kari M. Agotness will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 23, at the Cavalier County Courthouse in Langdon. -
The Supreme Court at the UND School of Law - The October 25-26, 2010, photos
The Court visited the University of North Dakota School of Law on October 25-26, 2010. Jesse Lange of Fargo argued on behalf of the appellant in State v. Steffes on Oct. 25. -
Lawrence Dopson 1949-2021
Longtime Bismarck attorney Lawrence Dopson died Nov. 29. A Northwestern University law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1975. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Parkway Funeral Service in Bismarck. -
'Servant leader' makes his case
UND Today: "Mike McGinniss describes himself as a servant leader. 'I plan to lead by example,' said the newly appointed dean of the UND School of Law. 'I’m excited and humbled, and see this as an opportunity for great challenges and great possibilities.'" -
Nine attorneys apply for Northeast Judicial District vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Committee has received applications from nine attorneys to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Laurie Fontaine. They are Kari M. Agotness, Kelley Marie Riley Cole, Erik Alberto Escarramán, Rebecca L. Flanders, Robert C. Fleming, Joshua E. Frey, Daniel Alexander Gulya, Ryan J. Hestbeck, and Sarah M. Kyte. -
Chester Arthur Yon July 13, 1938 - April 12, 2025
UND Law School Graduate Chester Arthur Yon died on April 12, 2025. -
LaRoy Baird 1948-2024
UND School of Law graduate and Bismarck attorney LaRoy Baird died on May 21, 2024. -
U.S.: Sotomayor on conservative colleague Gorsuch - 'He's such a lovely person'
Washington Times: "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday the high court is a prime example of how people who disagree can actually get along with one another and even have some fun together, saying she has particular respect for her colleague Justice Neil M. Gorsuch." -
The North Dakota Chief Justice is making history
My ND Now: "Have you ever wondered who’s working hard inside the state capitol? I’m talking about the heavy hitters, those making decisions year-round. One of those people is Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle." -
Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for NEJD vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected four nominees for the open seat on the bench in the Northeast Judicial District: Kari M. Agotness, Kelley Marie Riley Cole, Robert C. Fleming and Joshua E. Frey. -
Four attorneys seek SCJD judgeship
Four lawyers have submitted an application to the Judicial Nominating Committee for the South Central Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John W. Grinsteiner. They are Justin M. Balzer, Travis W. Finck, Micheal A. Mulloy and Lindsey R. Nieuwsma. -
Committee sends candidates for ECJD vacancy to governor
The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded seven names to Gov. Doug Burgum for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships. They are Alisha J. Ankers, Cherie L. Clark, Scott O. Diamond, Daniel Gast, Stephanie R. Hayden, Jenny M. Samarzja, and Ryan J. Younggren. -
U.S.: Ginsburg says deadline to ratify Equal Rights Amendment has expired
CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a long-time supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, suggested Monday night that the deadline to ratify the measure as a constitutional amendment has expired and that the decades long effort must start anew." -
U.S. District Court sponsors civics education event
On Jan. 19, 48 students from West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School participated in a civics education event organized by U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal. -
Chief Justice Jensen visits with federal district court externs in Bismarck
North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen met with federal district court externs in Bismarck on June 25th. -
Supreme experience
For many North Dakotans, the chance to hear oral arguments being made before the North Dakota Supreme Court, then chat with the justices about their work, would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. -
Hamilton begins second term as president of national paralegal association
Melissa Hamilton, a paralegal with the attorney general's office, has been sworn in for her second term as president of the National Association of Legal Assistants. -
Order of Adoption
On May 9, 1997, the State Bar Association of North Dakota petitioned the Supreme Court to amend Rule 2.3 of the North Dakota Rules for Lawyer Discipline to allow the appointment of special members to the District Inquiry Committees to assist in the investigation of complaints, and prepare and present investigative reports because of the impact of the flood in the Red River Valley. The Court considered the matter, and -
Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Court
Proposed Amendments to the North Dakota Rules of Court -
Liberty Medal awarded to former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
Philadelphia Inquirer: "Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy was awarded the Liberty Medal on Sunday evening at the National Constitution Center. In his acceptance of the award, Kennedy called for people, but especially government, to have respectful, open dialogue in making decisions." -
Burgum appoints Bismarck attorney Bobbi Weiler to South Central Judicial District judgeship
News Release: "Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Bismarck attorney Bobbi Weiler to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective in March 2020." -
Former UND Football coach hired as Director of Development for Law School
UND Today: "The University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation (UNDAAF) has hired Tom Dosch as Director of Development for the UND School of Law." -
U.S.: 2 female firsts at the Supreme Court announce retirements
Associated Press: "The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the first-ever women to hold two prominent positions at the court, handling the justices’ security and overseeing publication of the court’s decisions, are retiring." -
Meet Brian Pappas, new dean of the UND School of Law
The University of North Dakota community welcomed Brian Pappas as dean of the School of Law on July 1. Pappas comes to UND from Boise State University and Michigan State University, and has been getting acquainted with campus. -
Kinnischtzke to serve as staff attorney with Court
Erica M. Kinnischtzke has been hired by the Supreme Court as a staff attorney. She replaces Dawn Hinkley, who has taken a position in St. Paul, Minn., after 17 years with the Court. -
Three members elected to Administrative Council
Three members-at-large have been elected to serve on the Court’s Administrative Council. -
Northeast Central Judicial Applicants to be Considered for Judicial Appointment
On November 13, 2023 members of the State Bar Association of North Dakota were notified of a judicial opening in the Northeast Central Judicial District. -
Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training Scheduled
Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training moving online for 2024. -
Order of Adoption
Proposed Amendments to the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure and North Dakota Rules of Court -
Field set for 2022 judicial elections
The deadline for write-in candidates has passed and the field has been finalized for the 2022 state judicial elections. Two of the elections are contested. Primaries will take place June 14. -
Melissa Hamilton named president of National Association of Legal Assistants
Melissa Hamilton, a paralegal with the Attorney General’s office, has been installed as president of the National Association of Legal Assistants. -
Notice of Hearing
Proposed Amendments to Administrative Rule 39 - RECORDING DISTRICT COURT TRIALS AND PROCEEDINGS, AND PREPARING TRANSCRIPTS and Unified Judicial System Policy 206R.1 - FEES AND EXPENSES FOR PREPARATION OF TRANSCRIPTS -
Order Extending Rule 8.5
On March 11, 1998, the Honorable Bruce E. Bohlman, Judge of the District Court for the Northeast Central Judicial District, petitioned the Court for an extension of the term limit of Rule 8.5, North Dakota Rules of Court (NDROC), for an additional 18 months. Rule 8.5, NDROC, is scheduled to terminate on April 1, 1998. On March 23, 1998, the Honorable Robert W. Holte, Judge of the District Court for the Northwest Judicial District, filed a letter in support of Judge Bohlman's petition -
Order of Adoption
Proposed Amendments to Rule 3.1(E) of the North Dakota Rules for Lawyer Discipline -
Face masks required in all N.D. federal court buildings
Effective immediately, all visitors, employees, and contractors in North Dakota's federal court buildings are required to wear face masks or face coverings when in any common spaces, including courtrooms. -
Judge Agotness formally takes bench in NEJD
An investiture ceremony for Judge Kari M. Agotness was held July 23 at the Cavalier County courthouse in Langdon. Judge Donovan Foughty presided over the event and Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Leslie Bakken Oliver, general counsel for Governor Doug Burgum, presented remarks. -
Registration open for 8th Circuit Judicial Conference
The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts invite you to join them October 27 - 29 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the Judicial Conference. -
Grossman to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk of U.S. District Court
Attorney Jill Grossman has been appointed to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk of Court with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, effective Jan. 1. -
U.S. Supreme Court opinions: April 19
The United States Supreme Court has issued three new opinions. -
Applicants pursue NECJD, ECJD judicial opportunities
The Judicial Nominating Committee has received applications from eight candidates for the new Northeast Central Judicial District judgeship and 13 candidates for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships. -
Retirement celebration for Tammy Henriksen
Retirement celebration for Longtime Court Employee Tammy Henriksen -
Senechal to receive American Inns of Court Professionalism Award
Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal has been selected to receive the 2021 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eighth Circuit. Senechal has served as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota since 1990. -
Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk
A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Court in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk
A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Court in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Temporary Law Clerk
A job announcement for a Temporary Law Clerk with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk
A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Judge in Bismarck has been posted. -
Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules
Proposed Amendments to the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Court, Supreme Court Administrative Rules and the Rule on Local Court Procedural Rules -
Order Extending Comment Period
Proposed Amendments to Rule 8.4, North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct -
Order of Adoption
Proposed North Dakota Rules of Court and Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, and North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rules, Relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Notice of Consultation
In the Matter of the Vacancy in Judgeship No. 6, with Chambers in Grafton, North Dakota, Northeast Judicial District -
Notice of Comment
Proposed Amendments to the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure and North Dakota Rules of Court -
Knudson selected as Clerk of U.S. District Court
Chief Judge Peter D. Welte announced that Kari M. Knudson has been appointed to the position of Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, effective Jan. 1, 2023. -
Job Announcement - Legal Assistant
A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Department of Health and Human Services has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk
A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Nominee Daniel M. Traynor in Bismarck has been posted. -
Order of Adoption
Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Court, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Rule on Procedural Rules, Administrative Rules and Administrative Orders of the North Dakota Supreme Court, Rule on Local Court Procedural Rules and Administrative Rules, North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rules and Administrative Orders, Code of Judicial Conduct, Rules of the Judicial Conduct Commission, Rules of Professional Conduct, Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions, Rules for Lawyer Discipline, Rules for Continuing Legal Education, Admission to Practice Rules, and the Rule on the Limited Practice of Law by Law Students -
Happy Birthday, Drug/DUI Court
The state's first adult Drug/ DUI Court will be 20 years old in January - and there's going to be a party. The annual drug court celebration will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Burleigh County Courthouse. -
The Supreme Court in Grafton - The November 17, 2003 photos
Grafton High School prepares to welcome the North Dakota Supreme Court. -
Judge Larry Hatch 1930-2019
Former South Central Judicial District Judge Larry Hatch died Nov. 4. He was a 1958 graduate of the UND School of Law and served as a district judge from 1972-1991. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo. -
Will remote hearings improve appearance rates?
National Center for State Courts: "The coronavirus pandemic has brought misery, if not inconvenience, to the vast majority of the nation, but it has also brought some silver linings. When it comes to state courts, officials say the pandemic has forced courts to become more nimble, particularly in their ability to conduct remote hearings." -
Richard “Richie” E. T. Smith 1952-2020
Longtime Wahpeton attorney Richard “Richie” E. T. Smith died May 22. A Creighton law school graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1977. A drive by funeral parade will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 3-5 p.m. on Augustana Drive on Otter Tail Lake, Minn. -
Walfrid B. Hankla 1930-2020
Longtime Minot attorney Walfrid B. "Wally" Hankla died Dec. 9. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1958. The family will have a private service on Monday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m., which will be livestreamed. -
Raymond Hagen 1927-2021
Longtime Beulah attorney Raymond Hagen died July 3. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1957. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, in Beulah. -
David Saxowsky 1954-2021
Teacher and attorney David Saxowsky died Sept. 24. A graduate of Ohio State University School of Law, he taught at NDSU and the UND School of Law. His funeral is Thursday, Sept. 30, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo. -
Huffman, Peterson graduate from Institute for Court Management
Megan Huffman, Cass County Clerk of Court, and Shawn Peterson, Director of Juvenile Court for Unit 1, have graduated from the Court Executive Development Program and been named Fellows of the Institute for Court Management. -
Judge Gordon Hoberg 1929-2024
UND Law School graduate and District Judge Gordon Hoberg died on July 3, 2024. -
Robert L. Stroup II 1941-2021
Longtime Fargo attorney Robert Lee (Bob) Stroup II, 79, died Jan. 6. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1967. -
William P. Pearce 1940-2021
Longtime Bismarck attorney William "Bill" P. Pearce died Sept. 13. A Northwestern University law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1971. His funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. -
Bruce R. Howe 1932-2022
Longtime Dickinson attorney Bruce R. Howe died Oct. 9. A University of Montana law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1958. A memorial service will be held in the in the spring of 2023. -
Leland Manford Stenehjem, Jr. 1945-2024
UND School of Law graduate Leland M. Stenehjem, Jr. died on February 28, 2024. -
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. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Faith United Methodist Church in Williston. -
John T. Traynor 1926-2021
Longtime Devils Lake attorney John T. Traynor died July 11. He graduated from the UND School of Law and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1951. His funeral will be Monday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake. -
Judge Wallace D. Berning 1935-2022
Retired District Judge Wallace D. Berning died June 26. A University of Missouri-Kansas City law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1964. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. -
State of the Judiciary Message 2006
Thirty years ago, the citizens of North Dakota voted to amend Article VI of the North Dakota Constitution. This amendment created a uniform court system and gave the Supreme Court administrative authority over the District courts and any lesser courts that may be established by law. What an act of great faith that was by the people of this state.