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RULE 1.5 FEES
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Court amends conduct rules relating to attorney fees
The Supreme Court has amended the Rules of Professional Conduct to add clarifying language on fees. The amendments are effective July 1, 2022. -
North Dakota's mandatory bar fees are constitutional, rules federal appeals panel
Law.com: "A federal appellate court on Friday rejected a First Amendment challenge to North Dakota’s mandatory bar association. A three-judge panel of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that there was no constitutional violation in the bar association’s procedures for collecting members’ dues." -
Informal Probate
Overview
When a person dies, someone needs to deal with the deceased person’s estate. For example, the deceased person’s taxes and bills need to paid, their creditors and other … more
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Formal Probate
Overview
Formal probate cases are designed for increased supervision of the deceased person’s estate by the North Dakota state district court. Court hearings are a required part of … more
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Court Fees
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Court-Fees
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Administrative Rule 55 - INCOME TAX RETURN SETOFF FOR UNPAID COURT-ORDERED FINES, FEES, AND COSTS
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7. Probate - Decline Nomination
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Fees--Expenses-for-Preparation-of-Transcipts
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Form-1-Petition-for-Waiver-of-Fees-Costs
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Form-3-Order-Waiving-Fees-Costs
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Pol205-Witness-Fees_ExpensesState-Employees
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Motion Approve Hourly Fees
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6. Probate - Letters of Guardianship Minor
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1b. Probate - Powers Duties of Guardian
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1a. Probate - Confidential Information Form
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1. Probate -Guardian's Acceptance of Appointment in a Will
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4. Probate - Affidavit of Testamentary Guardian
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3a. Probate - Guardian Ad Litem Report
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5a. Probate - Order Approving Acceptance No Hearing
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5b. Probate - Order Approving Acceptance w Hearing
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5c. Probate - Order Transfer to Juvenile Court
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2. Probate - Notice of Acceptance of Testamentary Guardian
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8. Probate - Objection to Appointment of Testamentary Guardian
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2a. Probate - Notice Acceptance Aff of Pers Srvc
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2b. Probate - Notice Acceptance Aff of Srvc Mail
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3. Probate - Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem
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Civil, Family and Probate Case Records Searches
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Instructions-Petition-for-Waiver-of-Filing-Fees-Costs
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All Forms Petition for Waiver of Filing Fees Costs
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District Court Case Search and Payment Processing
District Court Case Search
This website provides access to North Dakota District Court Case information for Criminal, Traffic, and Civil case types. The search results also include … more
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Notice Concerning State Bar License Fees Mediation Process 2025
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New opinion: Aug. 26
The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion. -
New opinions: Jan. 28-29
The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions. -
New opinions: Nov. 17
The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions. -
New Opinions: Feb. 8
The Supreme Court posted 13 opinions on February 8th. -
New opinions: April 13
The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions. -
New opinions: Dec. 23
The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions. -
RULE 1.17 SALE OF A LAW PRACTICE
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Order of Adoption
Amend. to N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 1.5 and 1.15 -
New opinions: Feb. 18
The Supreme Court has issued 20 new opinions. -
Joint Procedure Committee Meeting
Scheduled on Thursday, January 14, 1982 @ 9:20 AM...more
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New Opinions: April 28
The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions. -
Supreme Court opinion: Nov. 1
The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion. -
Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, December 8, 2017 @ 10:00 AM...more
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Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, June 8, 2018 @ 10:00 AM...more
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Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, September 11, 2015 @ 11:00 AM...more
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Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, August 6, 2021 @ 9:00 AM...more
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New opinions: Oct. 14
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions. -
New opinions: July 7
The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions. -
New opinions: Dec. 8
The Supreme Court has issued 16 new opinions. -
State of the Judiciary Report 2011
I am pleased to offer the State of the Judiciary Report to the 112th Annual Meeting of the State Bar Association. Despite what some of the younger lawyers may believe, I have not been in attendance at all 112 meetings. A few people in this room were in attendance at the same meeting I was a few weeks ago in which the speaker, a retired Law School Dean, in talking about his age said that "With age comes wisdom but sometimes age comes alone." -
New opinions: June 3
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions. -
New Opinions: April 24, 2025
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions. -
Court seeks comment on conduct rule amendments
The Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5 and 1.15 regarding fees. Comments are due no later than Feb. 21. -
RULE 38. DAMAGES AND COSTS—FRIVOLOUS APPEAL OR DILATORY PROSECUTION OF APPEAL
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New opinion: Oct. 26
The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion. -
New opinion: Aug. 31
The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion. -
Trial Court Operations Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 8:00 AM...more
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Frank P. Allen
Frank P. Allen
District Court Judge
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8th Circuit issues opinions in N.D. case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment dismissing a lien in a North Dakota oil field employment dispute and affirmed the district court's denial of attorney fees in the same matter. -
Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 12:00 PM...more
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8th Circuit decides N.D. cases
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided two North Dakota cases on March 24, 2025. -
Joint Procedure Committee Meeting
Scheduled on Thursday, January 25, 1996 @ 9:00 AM...more
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New Opinions: Jan. 9
The Supreme Court has issued 15 new opinions. -
The Supreme Court has issued 17 new opinions.
The Supreme Court issued 17 new opinions on Feb. 13. -
U.S.: Court may bless refunds for online access to judicial records
Politico: "A lawsuit accusing the federal court system of treating nearly a billion dollars in online access fees like a slush fund got a favorable reception on Monday from an appeals court." -
Attorney Standards Joint Committee Meeting
Scheduled on Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 10:00 AM...more
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New opinions: Sept. 15
The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions. -
Council of Presiding Judges Meeting
Scheduled on Thursday, April 15, 1999 @ 9:00 AM...more
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New Opinion: April 26th
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New opinions: Nov. 19
The Supreme Court has issued 20 new opinions. -
RULE 5. POST-JUDGMENT MEDIATION
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RULE 8.15. ABUSIVE LITIGATION
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Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31
The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2020 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, regardless of when the 2020 license fee was paid. -
New opinions: June 8
The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions. -
Attorney Standards Joint Committee Meeting
Scheduled on Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 10:00 AM...more
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Presiding Judges Meeting
Scheduled on Thursday, April 15, 1999 @ 9:00 AM...more
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John M. Cochrane
John M. Cochrane
Justice of the Supreme Court
Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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William S. Lauder
William S. Lauder
District Court Judge
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Joint Procedure Committee Meeting
Scheduled on Thursday, December 3, 1987 @ 9:00 AM...more
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Administrative Rule 12 - NORTH DAKOTA CASE MANAGEMENT TIME STANDARDS FOR DISTRICT COURTS
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S.D. federal district court finds way to save on interpreters
KELO News: "The Federal District Court for the District of South Dakota says it has saved nearly $700,000 in interpreting fees through a telephone service." -
Treatment Court established in Richland County
Wahpeton Daily News: "Anyone willing to earn it deserves a second, or even third, chance. That’s one of the beliefs behind the Richland County Treatment Court." -
Administrative Council Meeting
Scheduled on Monday, April 2, 2007 @ 10:00 AM...more
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RULE 6.4.PROFESSIONAL TRUSTEESHIPS.
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Notice of Fee Increases
Effective July 1, 2025, all court filing fees and service fees for clerks to prepare, certify, issue or transmit a document will increase. -
Administrative Rule 20 - MAGISTRATES—QUALIFICATIONS, AUTHORITY, EDUCATION AND PROCEDURES
Category:North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rules -
RULE 3.2 MOTIONS
Category:North Dakota Rules of Court -
Notice of Comment
Proposed Amendments to Rule 1.15, North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct, Regarding Credit Card Payments for Unearned Fees -
Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31
The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2019 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31 regardless of when the 2019 license fee was paid. Lawyers should watch their mail for the 2020 billing in the coming weeks and promptly pay the fee by check or money order. -
Trial Court Operations Meeting
Scheduled on Monday, November 25, 2002 @ 9:00 AM...more
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Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31
The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2021 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, 2021, regardless of when the 2021 license fee was paid. -
Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31
The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2022 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, 2022, regardless of when the 2022 license fee was paid. -
FORM E. HOW TO PREPARE FOR MEDIATION
Category:North Dakota Rules of Court -
Minn.: New laws start in 2020
KNSI News: "Three new laws take effect on Wednesday when the calendar turns to January 1st, 2020. They include rules for pharmacy 'middlemen', dealing with the opioid crises, and cracking down on the animal trade." -
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to attorneys' mandatory state bar dues
Washington Times: "The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge on Monday to lawyers’ state bar fees, which had been brought after the justices struck down mandatory union dues in a 2018 case citing the First Amendment." -
8th Circuit decides N.D. case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota case. -
Council of Presiding Judges Meeting
Scheduled on Monday, July 21, 2003 @ 9:00 AM...more