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:
South Central Judicial District Livesteams
*Note - Not all hearings will be livestreamed. Recording of the hearing is not allowed.
Criminal Rights:
South Central Judicial District - English
South Central Judicial District - Spanish
Case Flow Management Plan
Judges
Presiding Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #5
Elected in 2025
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #4
Elected in 2018
District Court Judge
Chambers: Linton – SCJD #8
Appointed in 2014
District Court Judge
Chambers: Washburn - SCJD #3
Elected in 2024
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #2
Appointed in 2023
District Court Judge
Chambers: Mandan – SCJD #10
Appointed in 2019
District Court Judge
Chambers: Mandan - SCJD #9
Appointed in 2021
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck - SCJD #1
Appointed in 2025
District Court Judge
Chambers: Mandan – SCJD#7
Elected in 2020
District Court Judge
Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #6
Appointed in 2020
Counties
