US District Court for the District of N.D. updated its Plan for the Adequate Representation of Defendants Under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964,

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, as Amended (CJA Plan), effective April 1, 2026.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

In celebration of Constitution Day, 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, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Avenue North.

Correction: U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Wednesday, September 17th.

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 Grand Forks on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m."

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the State Bar Association of North Dakota ’s annual meeting in Bismarck on June 12, 2025.

North Dakota Federal Court Student Outreach Events

Federal judges, court staff, and representatives from other federal agencies have participated in several student outreach events throughout North Dakota this spring.

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.