Working at the North Dakota Court System

To provide equal access to just, impartial, and timely resolution of disputes under law.

The North Dakota court system will be a system that excels at delivering justice for all through the rule of law and will be fair, effective, responsive, accessible, accountable, and collaborative.

To be fair, the North Dakota court system will respect the dignity of every person and apply the law impartially to the circumstances of each case.

To be effective, the court system will uphold the law and apply rules and procedures consistently and in a timely manner.

To be responsive, the court system will anticipate and respond to the needs of society and the court system.

To be accessible, the court system will be convenient, understandable, timely, and affordable to everyone.

To be accountable, the court system will work to maintain public trust and confidence and use public resources efficiently.

To be collaborative, the court system, while maintaining its status as a co-equal branch of government, will identify and seek opportunities to work cooperatively with other branches of government to address common issues.