U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Thursday, August 1.

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremonies

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, June 14, 2024.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremonies on March 26

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri has posted a job opening for Clerk of Court, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Local Rules Committee to begin the process of reviewing and proposing amendments to local rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Local Rules Committee will begin the process of reviewing and proposing amendments to the local rules of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota in March 2024.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for December 12

News Release: "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, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00am, at 11:00 a.m."

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for September 19

U.S. District Court to hold two naturalization ceremonies on Sept. 19 in Fargo.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for August 10th, 2023.

News Release: "The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Thursday, August 10, 2023."

Judge Hovland honored with VandeWalle medal

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland was awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal at the North Dakota State Bar Association’s annual meeting in Bismarck on June 15.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremonies

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will hold two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Wednesday, June 14.

U.S. District Court hosts civics event

More than 30 students from Sheyenne High School participated in a civics education event hosted by the U.S. District Court on May 16.

U.S. District Court to host civics event

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will welcome students from Sheyenne High School for a civics education event on Tuesday, May 16, at the federal district court in Fargo.

U.S. District Court updates criminal representation plan

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota updated its plan for the adequate representation of defendants under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964. The changes take effect May 1.

Job Announcement - Human Resources Administrator

A job announcement for a Human Resources Administrator with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremonies

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces that two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 21.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Judge in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Pro Se Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Pro Se Staff Attorney with the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has been posted.

Grossman to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk of U.S. District Court

Attorney Jill Grossman has been appointed to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk of Court with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, effective Jan. 1.

Job Announcement - Temporary Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Temporary Law Clerk with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Chief Deputy Clerk with the Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Knudson selected as Clerk of U.S. District Court

Chief Judge Peter D. Welte announced that Kari M. Knudson has been appointed to the position of Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

UND hosts citizenship ceremony

Thirty-eight people from 11 countries took the Oath of Citizenship in a Sept. 16 ceremony at the University of North Dakota. Peter Welte, chief judge of the United States District Court of North Dakota, administered the oath.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court

A job announcement for Clerk of Court of the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Administrator

A job announcement for a Case Administrator with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Senechal reappointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge

Chief Judge Peter D. Welte of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has reappointed Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal to an eight-year term as a United States Magistrate Judge, effective February 9, 2023.

U.S. District Court updates COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has updated its Administrative Order re: COVID-19.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court to form panel on reappointment of magistrate judge

The current term of office of full-time Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal expires Feb. 8. The U.S. District Court is required to establish a panel to consider reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new term.

U.S. District Court sponsors civics education event

On Jan. 19, 48 students from West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School participated in a civics education event organized by U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal.

U.S. District Court seeks comment on grand jury rule revisions

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has proposed revisions to its local rules on grand juries. Comments are due Feb. 18.

U.S. District Court updates filing policy and COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has updated its administrative policy governing electronic filing and service and its COVID-19 administrative order.

Senechal to receive American Inns of Court Professionalism Award

Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal has been selected to receive the 2021 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Eighth Circuit. Senechal has served as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota since 1990.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court issues order in Rodriguez case

On Sept. 3, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson ordered that a new sentencing phase be conducted in the case of United States v. Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.

Baseball field to host naturalization ceremony Aug. 24

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court District of North Dakota will welcome 15 U.S. citizens Aug. 24 at a RedHawks baseball pre-game ceremony.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a Magistrate Judge with the United States District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court provides resources for domestic violence survivors

Chief Judge Peter D. Welte of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced the availability of resources for attorneys to provide services to survivors of domestic violence.

Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for Chief Deputy Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated COVID-19 order.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order regarding wear of face coverings.

Job Announcement - Chief U.S. Probation Officer

A job announcement for a Chief Probation Officer with the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of North Dakota has been posted.

Job Announcement - Federal Public Defender

A job announcement for a Federal Public Defender in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated administrative order on court operations.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

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

U.S. District Court updates order on filing sensitive documents

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order on filing certain highly sensitive documents.

U.S. District Court issues order on filing sensitive documents

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued a standing order on the filing of highly sensitive documents.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated COVID-19 order continuing civil jury trials until March 1.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has updated its COVID-19 order to continue grand juries through Dec. 31 and petit juries through Jan. 31, 2021.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated administrative order continuing jury trials scheduled to start between Oct. 27 and Nov. 30.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order extending the authorization for the use of video and tele conferencing for specified hearing types until December 25.

U.S. District Court to upgrade CM/ECF system

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will be upgrading its CM/ECF system over the weekend. The system will be unavailable beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25.

U.S. District Court holds naturalization ceremonies

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota held three ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Sept. 9.

Job Announcement - Case Administrator

A job announcement for a Case Administrator with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court posts updated coronavirus operations order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has posted an updated order on court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19.

U.S. District Court electronic filing system to be down this weekend

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota is upgrading its CM/ECF system. It will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, until noon on Saturday, July 25.

Job Announcement - Case Administrator

A job announcement for Case Administrators with the United States District Court in Bismarck and Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Administrator I

A job announcement for a Case Administrator I with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. District Court welcomes new citizens

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota recently held four naturalization ceremonies where 157 new citizens took the oath of allegiance.

U.S. District Court updates order on coronavirus response

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order on court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Face masks required in all N.D. federal court buildings

Effective immediately, all visitors, employees, and contractors in North Dakota's federal court buildings are required to wear face masks or face coverings when in any common spaces, including courtrooms.

Face coverings required at Fargo's federal courthouse

The Facility Security Committee for the Quentin N. Burdick Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Fargo has issued a policy requiring all visitors, employees, and contractors to wear face masks or face coverings.

U.S. District Court issues updated pandemic order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order on operations during the coronavirus pandemic emergency.

Federal judge signs settlement in North Dakota voter ID lawsuits

Bismarck Tribune: "A federal judge has approved an agreement between North Dakota and American Indian tribes settling a dispute over the state’s voter identification requirements that at one point reached the U.S. Supreme Court."

U.S. District Court updates coronavirus emergency order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has posted an updated version of its COVID-19 emergency order.

U.S. District Court issues new administrative order on videoconferencing

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued a new administrative order on the use of videoconferencing and teleconferencing.

U.S. District Court updates COVID-19 order

The United States District Court has updated its order on court operations during the COVID-19 emergency.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a United States District Judge with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court updates order on coronavirus response

The United States District Court has issued an updated coronavirus order closing its courthouses in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, and Grand Forks to the public effective March 23.

U.S. District Court issues order on coronavirus emergency

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an administrative order relating to the coronavirus emergency.

U.S. District Court postpones investiture of Judge Welte

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces the postponement of the March 19 investiture ceremony for Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, in Fargo.

Judge Traynor takes seat on U.S. District Court bench

On Jan. 13, President Donald J. Trump signed the commission formally appointing Daniel Mack Traynor as United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle gave the oath of office to Judge Traynor.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Traynor receives commission to North Dakota federal court

Ballotpedia News: "On January 13, 2020, Daniel Mack Traynor received his judicial commission to the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota."

Senate confirms Traynor as new federal judge in North Dakota

Bismarck Tribune: "The U.S. Senate has confirmed Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to serve as federal judge in North Dakota, according to U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer."

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Nominee Daniel M. Traynor in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal in Fargo has been posted.

U.S. District Court to hold naturalization ceremony Dec. 11

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will hold a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m.

Federal court historical committee publishes oral history interview of Judge Conmy

The Historical Committee for the United States District of North Dakota, chaired by Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal, announces the publication of an oral history interview of Senior Judge Patrick Conmy.

Peter Welte, North Dakota's newest U.S. district judge, balances new role with farming

G.F. Herald: "Ice-encrusted soybeans fly over the combine hopper and skitter across the frozen ground as Peter Welte readies the combine to harvest his crop."

Welte named Chief Judge for U.S. District of North Dakota

News Release: "United States District Judge Peter D. Welte has assumed the role of Chief Judge for the District of North Dakota effective Nov. 11."

Daniel Traynor nomination to U.S. District Court for North Dakota advances

G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. President Donald Trump nominated Traynor for the position in August after it was vacated by semi-retired Judge Daniel Hovland."

Federal Public Defender offers training

The Federal Public Defender has scheduled training sessions starting in November for new Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Hoeven introduces Traynor

WZFG News: "Senator John Hoeven [Sept. 25] introduced Daniel Traynor, who has been nominated to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota, at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to review his nomination."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

President Trump nominates Devils Lake attorney for ND federal judgeship

Bismarck Tribune: "President Donald Trump has nominated Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to succeed federal Judge Daniel Hovland. Traynor is a shareholder in the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake, where he practices insurance defense, personal injury, business litigation and American Indian law."

U.S. District Court to host naturalization ceremony in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces that a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.

U.S. District Court offers pro bono resources

News Release: "Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announced the availability of resources for attorneys to provide services to survivors of domestic violence under the “Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act” of 2018."

New U.S. District Judge Welte takes oath

New United States District Judge Peter Welte took the oath of office from Eighth Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson on Aug. 6.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Peter Welte confirmed to federal judgeship

G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Senate confirmed former Grand Forks County State’s Attorney Peter Welte to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship on Tuesday, July 30."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for three Law Clerks with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.