Job Announcement: Term Law Clerk to a United States Magistrate Judge - Fargo

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a United States Magistrate Judge located in Fargo has been posted.

Naturalization Ceremonies Scheduled for March 17th in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will hold two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Tuesday, March 17th

The District of North Dakota’s Criminal Justice Act Panel Representative presented at 2026 National Conference

The District of North Dakota’s Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel Representative, Mark Friese, presented at 2026 National Conference

U.S. District Court Jury Administrator Schafer Retiring

U.S. District Court Jury Administrator Candy Schafer retirement celebration set for Monday, Dec. 15 in Bismarck.

U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota revised Local Rules now posted

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota revised Local Rules, effective October 6, 2025, have now been posted on their website.

Federal District Court - Electronic Access and Service of Sealed Documents

Federal District Court - Electronic Access to Sealed Documents and Service of Sealed Documents

Proposed Revisions to the District of North Dakota’s Local Rules

The Local Rules Subcommittee of the Federal Practice Committee for the District of North Dakota has proposed a set of revisions to the District’s Local Rules.

Maring presented the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference

David Maring was presented the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 1, 2025.

Naturalization Ceremony Scheduled for August 25th in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo.

Federal Practice Committee Sponsors CLE Speaker

The Federal Practice Committee for the District of North Dakota sponsored U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts from the Northern District of California to speak at the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s annual meeting on June 13, 2025.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Fargo

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota is seeking a senior level executive with experience as an administrator of a diverse and innovative organization to serve as the Bankruptcy Court’s Clerk of Court.

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for June 27

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Bismarck on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Dickson Receives 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

Tom Dickson has received the 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for March 25th

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremonies on Dec. 17 in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, December 17.

Bill of Rights Day Student Contest

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, along with U.S. District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, are hosting the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest.

Public Notice: Reappointment of U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge for Eighth Circuit

Public Notice: Reappointment of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Shon Kaelberer Hastings: Request for Public Comments

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 17, 2024 in Grand Forks

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Grand Forks on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 24, 2024 in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces three ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 13

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Bismarck on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is announcing a CLE webinar opportunity on veterans’ legal issues

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is announcing a CLE webinar opportunity on veterans’ legal issues on Thursday, June 27, 2024.