Created in 1979 to include Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward and Williams counties. In 2014, Burke, Mountrail and Ward counties were transferred to the new North Central 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
Presiding Judge
Chambers: Watford City NWJD #4
Appointed in 2013
District Court Judge
Chambers: Watford City NWJD #5
Appointed in 2015
District Court Judge
Chambers: Williston – NWJD #2
Appointed in 2017
District Court Judge
Chambers: Williston – NWJD #3
Appointed in 2024
District Court Judge
Chambers: Williston – NWJD #1
Elected in 2010
District Court Judge
Chambers: Williston –NWJD #6
Appointed in 2015
Counties
