Created in 1979 to include Burleigh, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sioux, Sheridan and Wells counties. In 1993, Wells County was transferred to the Southeast Judicial District. In 2014, Kidder, Logan and McIntosh counties were transferred to the Southeast Judicial District.
District Administration:
Hearing Livestreams:
*Note - Not all hearings will be livestreamed. Recording of the hearing is not allowed.
Pandemic Response:
Case Flow Management Plan
Judges
Presiding Judge
Chambers: Washburn – SCJD #3
Elected in 2000
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #2
Appointed in 2018
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #4
Elected in 2018
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SJCD #5
Elected in 2010
District Court Judge
Chambers: Mandan – SCJD #9
Appointed in 2015
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #8
Appointed in 2014
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #10
Appointed in 2019
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #1
Appointed in 2006
District Court Judge
Chambers: Mandan – SCJD#7
Elected in 2020
District Court Judge
Chambers:
Appointed in 2020
Counties
