Created in 1979 to include Cass, Steele and Traill counties. The East Central District is part of Unit 2 which also includes the Southeast Judicial District.
District Administration:
Hearing Livestreams:
- East Central Judicial District
- Hon. Stephannie N. Stiel
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Case Flow Management Plan
Standing Order for REM Proceeding
Judges
Presiding Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #8
Appointed in 2002
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #1
Elected in 2014
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #5
Elected in 2020
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo - ECJD #6
Appointed in 2022
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #11
Appointed in 2023
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo - ECJD #4
Elected in 2022
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #10
Appointed in 2023
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #3
Elected in 2004
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #9
Appointed in 2018
District Court Judge
Chambers: Fargo – ECJD #2
Appointed in 2019
District Court Judge
Chambers: Hillsboro – ECJD #7
Appointed in 2003
Counties