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Northeast Central

Created in 1979 to include Grand Forks, Griggs and Nelson counties. In 2000, Griggs County was transferred to the Southeast Judicial District. The Northeast Central Judicial District is part of Unit 1 that also includes the Northeast Judicial District.

District Administration:

Hearing Livestreams:

* Note - Not all hearings will be livestreamed. Recording of the hearing is not allowed.

Case Flow Management Plan

Judges

Don Hager

Presiding Judge

Chambers: Grand Forks NECJD #1
Appointed in 2014

Jay Knudson

District Court Judge

Chambers: Grand Forks NECJD #3
Appointed in 2017

Jason McCarthy

District Court Judge

Chambers: Grand Forks NECJD #5
Appointed in 2016

Theodore Sandberg

District Court Judge

Chambers: Grand Forks NECJD #2
Appointed in 2024

John A. Thelen

District Court Judge

Chambers: Grand Forks NECJD #4
Appointed in 2015

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