South Central Judicial District
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Marina SpahrMarina SpahrDistrict Court Judge Chambers: 
 Appointed in 2025219 2nd Ave. NW 
 P.O. Box 1084
 Mandan, ND58554
 701-667-3372Staff:Jana Aamodt 
 Court Reporter
 JAamodt@ndcourts.gov
 701-667-3357
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GarrisonJudicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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Melissa LauerMelissa LauerClerk of District Court P.O. Box 410 
 McClusky, ND58463-0410
 42Clerk@ndcourts.gov
 701-363-2207
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Jackson J. Lofgren  Jackson J. LofgrenDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #2 
 Appointed in 2023514 E Thayer Ave 
 BIsmarck, ND58501
 701-222-6682Staff:Dixie Holland 
 Staff Attorney
 drholland@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6829
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Lindsey Nieuwsma  Lindsey NieuwsmaDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Mandan - SCJD #9 
 Appointed in 2021514 E. Thayer Ave. 
 P.O. Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58502-1013
 701-222-6682Staff:Betsy Johnson 
 Court Reporter
 bjohnson@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6836
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Bonnie L. Storbakken  Bonnie L. StorbakkenDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Mandan – SCJD#7 
 Elected in 2020Morton County Courthouse 
 P.O. Box 1084
 Mandan, ND58554-0219
 701-667-3386Staff:Kanwar Sra 
 Law Clerk
 ksra@ndcourts.gov
 701-667-3386
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Bobbi WeilerBobbi WeilerDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #6 
 Appointed in 2020219 2nd Ave. NW 
 P.O. Box 1084
 Mandan , ND58554
 701-667-3357Staff:Garrick Voigt 
 Staff Attorney
 gvoigt@ndcourts.gov
 701-667-3394
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Jason HammesJason HammesDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Bismarck - SCJD #3 
 Elected in 2024Morton County Courthouse 
 P.O. Box 1084
 Mandan, ND58554
 701-667-3294Staff:Christina Feland 
 Court Recorder
 cmfeland@ndcourts.gov
 701-667-3294
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Pamela A. Nesvig  Pamela A. NesvigDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Mandan – SCJD #10 
 Appointed in 2019514 E Thayer Ave 
 PO Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58501
 701-222-6682Staff:Kayla Richmond 
 Court Reporter
 krichmond@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6832
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Daniel J. BorgenDaniel J. BorgenDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #4 
 Elected in 2018514 E. Thayer Ave. 
 P.O. Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58502-1013
 701-222-6682Staff:Lisa Schmidt 
 Court Recorder
 LSchmidt@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6841
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Betsy JohnsonBetsy JohnsonCourt Reporter bjohnson@ndcourts.gov 
 701-328-6836
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ZapKaffar, Mark, Judge 701-948-2256Fax: 701-938-4313 mark@hazenlaw.com Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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StrasburgRobin, Gabriel, Judge PO Box 81Strasburg 58573 Email701-336-7712 Pfeifer, Judy, ClerkPO Box 81Strasburg 58573 701-336-7712Email Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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StantonKaffar, Mark, Judge P.O. Box 156 701-745-3238Fax: 701-745-3247 mark@hazenlaw.com Klindworth, Lana, ClerkPO Box 156Stanton 58571 701-745-3202Email Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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MercerVacant 701-447-2600Email Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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MandanThomas Jackson, Judge 210 2nd Ave NWMandan 58554 701-667-3270Fax: 701-667-3292 Candy Fleck, Clerk210 2nd Ave NWMandan 58554 701-667-3270Fax: 701-667-3292 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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LincolnSeverin, William, Judge 74 Santee RoadBismarck 58504 701-258-7969Email Sheets, Stephanie, Clerk74 Santee RoadLincoln 58504 701-258-7969Fax: 701-258-1105Email Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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HebronKaffar, Mark, Judge P.O. Box V 701-878-4600Fax: 701-878-4436mark@hazenlaw.com Brink, Erin, ClerkPO Box VHebron 58638 701-878-4600 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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BismarckHarris, Amanda, Judge 514 E Thayer Avenue 701-355-1350Email Hanson, Nicole, Clerk514 E Thayer AveBismarck 58501 701-355-1350Email Municipal Court at City of Bismarck … more Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Is eligible for RARP?: No 
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Douglas A. Bahr  Douglas A. BahrDistrict Court Judge Chambers: 
 Appointed in 2018
 Bismarck, ND
 
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John W. Grinsteiner  John W. GrinsteinerDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Mandan – SCJD #9 
 Elected in 2015Morton County Courthouse 
 P.O. Box 219
 Mandan, ND58554
 701-667-3294
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James S. Hill  James S. HillDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Linton – SCJD #8 
 Appointed in 2014514 E Thayer Ave 
 PO Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58501
 701-222-6682Staff:Brooke Arnold 
 Court Recorder
 barnold@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6828
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Cynthia M. Feland  Cynthia M. FelandPresiding Judge Chambers: Bismarck – SCJD #5 
 Elected in 2025514 E. Thayer Ave. 
 P.O. Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58502-1013
 701-222-6682Staff:Krista Thompson 
 Staff Attorney
 KThompson@ndcourts.gov
 701-328-6833
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David E. Reich  David E. ReichSurrogate Judge 514 E. Thayer Ave. 
 P.O. Box 1013
 Bismarck, ND58502-1013
 701-222-6682
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Bruce A. Romanick  Bruce A. RomanickSurrogate Judge 
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Bruce B. Haskell  Bruce B. HaskellSurrogate Judge 
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Gail Hagerty  Gail HagertySurrogate Judge 
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Thomas J. SchneiderThomas J. SchneiderDistrict Court Judge Chambers: Mandan – SCJD#7 
 Elected in 1986Morton County Courthouse 
 P.O. Box 219
 Mandan, ND58554
 701-667-3386Staff:Jane Gillig 
 Court Reporter
 JGillig@ndcourts.gov
 701-667-3386
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South CentralCreated 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 … more 
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Sioux CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 300 2nd Ave, Fort Yates, ND 58538 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Vernetta Iron Eyes- Recorder/Clerk of District Court Michael Crow Feather- Sheriff Chris Redmann- State's Attorney Mailing Address: P.O. Box L Fort Yates, ND 58538 Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone: (701) 854-3853 Fax: (701) 854-3854 more 
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Sheridan CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 215 2nd St E, McClusky, ND 58463 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Melissa Lauer- Clerk of District Court Trent Naser- Sheriff Ladd Erickson- State's Attorney Mailing Address: P.O. Box 410 McClusky, ND 58463 Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Closed from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone: (701) 363-2207 Fax: (701) 363-2953 Courthouse … more 
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Oliver CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 115 W Main St, Center, ND 58530 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District David Hilliard- Sheriff Rebecca Bethke- Clerk of District Court Patrick Waters- State's Attorney Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Phone: (701) 794-8780 Courthouse Instructions: West of Highway 48 on Main Street Parking Instructions: Parking … more 
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Morton CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 210 2nd Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Jackie Keller- Clerk of District Court Nancy Seefeldt- Court Recorder Dawn Rhone- Auditor Kari Hatzenbuhler- Treasurer Kyle Kirchmeier- Sheriff Allen Koppy- State's Attorney Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Phone: (701) 667-3358 ext. 1 for Clerk’s Office Phone: (701) 667-3358 ext. 2 for Jury Line Fax: (701) 667-3474 Email: 30clerk@ndcourts.gov North Dakota … more 
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Mercer CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 410 Van Slyck Ave, Stanton, ND 58571 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Wanda J. Knutson- Clerk of District Court Kathy Johnson- Deputy Clerk of District Court Todd Schwarz- State's Attorney Terrance Ternes- Sheriff Mailing Address: P.O. Box 39 Stanton, ND 58571 Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open during noon Phone: (701) 745-3262 Fax: (701) 745-3710 more 
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McLean CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 712 5th Ave, Washburn, ND 58577 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Gwyn Bosch- Clerk of District Court J.R. Kerzmann- Sheriff Ladd Erickson- State's Attorney 
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Grant CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 106 2nd Ave, Carson, ND 58529 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Julie Fischer- Clerk of District Court Katrina Hummel- Deputy Clerk of District Court Terry Dillon- Sheriff Grant Walker- State's Attorney Mailing Address: P.O. Box 258 Carson, ND 58529 Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT, Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone: 701-622-3615 Fax: 701-622-3717 more 
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Emmons CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 100 4th St. NW, Linton, ND 58552 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Robin Mosset- Recorder/Clerk of District Court Gary Sanders- Sheriff Mailing Address: P.O. Box 905 Linton, ND 58552 Regular Courthouse Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm; Friday 8am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 2pm Phone: 701-254-4812 Fax: 701-254-4012 Email: … more 
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Burleigh CountySouth Central Judicial District Address: 514 E. Thayer Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501 Judicial District: South Central Judicial District Jackie Keller- Clerk of District Court Missy Hanson- Recorder Julie Lawyer- State's Attorney Kelly Leben- Sheriff Mark Splonskowski- Auditor/Treasurer Regular Courthouse Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: (701) 222-6690 ext. 1 for Clerk’s Office Phone: (701) 222-6690 ext. 3 for Jury Line Fax: (701) 222-6758 Email: 08clerk@ndcourts.gov 
 
            