8th Circuit Decides North Dakota Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decided Morehouse Enterprises, LLC v. Bureau of ATF on Dec. 11

NEJD Judge Samuelson Investiture set for Feb. 10

The investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson will be held February 10, 2026 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake.

Justice McEvers elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 10 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was chosen to replace Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen commencing Jan. 1, 2026.

SBAND High School Mock Trial Registration Deadline Approaching

The State Bar Association of North Dakota’s mock trial program unites legal professionals and students in a hands-on courtroom experience that builds trial skills and teamwork, with registration open through December 31 for schools.

Lawyers Reminded to Renew Law Licenses by December 31

Lawyers who have not yet renewed their licenses for 2026 are reminded to do so by December 31, 2025.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties and municipalities interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Case Aide - Fargo

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Case Aide in Fargo has been posted.

Kelly Hutton Presents at International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai

Kelly Hutton, serving as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM), recently represented the organization on the international stage at the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai.

New Opinions: December 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the North Dakota Supreme Court, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.