Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Fargo

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Fargo has been posted.

Ryan Hestbeck Appointed as Judicial Referee in East Central Judicial District

Ryan Hestbeck has been appointed as a Judicial Referee in the East Central Judicial District, serving Cass County.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Grand Forks

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Grand Forks has been posted.

Ransom County Clerk of Court office closed Friday March 27th.

Ransom County Clerk of Court office will be closed Friday March 27th. Patrons needing assistance may contact the Barnes County Clerk of Court office at 701-845-8880 option 1.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court - Minot

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court located in Fargo has been posted.

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

Notices of comment and notices of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

Bonnie Kretchman 1961-2026

Former Richland County Clerk of Court Bonnie Kretchman died on March 2, 2026

New opinions: March 12, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 2 new opinions.

Laurel Rae Hanson 1976 - 2026

Former attorney and UND Law School graduate Laurel Hanson died on Feb. 21, 2026

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - Legislative Council

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the Legislative Council has been posted.

Job Announcement - Associate Deputy Clerk of Municipal Clerk - City of Fargo

A job announcement for an Associate Deputy Clerk of Municipal Clerk for the City of Fargo has been posted.

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

A notice of comment and notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

Family Law Mediator Applications Now Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program.

New opinions: March 4, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 2 new opinions.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant I - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant I in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Officer - Fargo

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Grafton

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court in Grafton has been posted.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Richland County Treatment Court Case Aide-Wahpeton

A job announcement for a Part-Time Richland County Treatment Court Case Aide in Wahpeton has been posted.

Justice Crothers honored at retirement celebration

Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, members of the judiciary, friends and colleagues celebrated Justice Daniel J. Crothers at a Feb. 26 retirement event

New Opinions: Feb. 26, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 14 new opinions.

February 2026 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with 37 applicants taking the exam.

New opinions: February 19, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Solen and Wing High Schools visit Supreme Court Feb. 19

Solen and Wing High School American Government classes visited the Supreme Court on Feb. 19

Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Governor Kelly Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Justice Daniel Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Presentation for Inns of Court

Court staff presented at the Ronald Davies Inns of Court in Fargo on February 12, 2026

Job Announcement: Attorney I - ND WSI

A job announcement for an Attorney I for North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance has been posted.

New Opinions: Feb. 12, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 14 new opinions.

Judge Ashley Samuelson Investiture - Feb. 10th Photos

Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devil's Lake on Feb. 10, 2026. Attached are the photos.

Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training Scheduled

The annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour training scheduled for May 5-6, 2026.

Orders of Adoption

Orders of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

Job Announcement - Administrative Law Judge

A job announcement for an Administrative Law Judge has been posted.

New opinions: February 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

Harvey High School Visits Supreme Court

Harvey High School students listened to live oral arguments and visited with Justice Bahr and attorneys

Justice Crothers Retirement Reception set for Feb. 26, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Crothers' retirement celebration will be held Thursday, February 26, from 3-5 p.m. at the State Capitol in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Judicial Referee in Fargo has been posted.

Deputy State Court Administrator Presents at Pacific Judicial Council Court Clerks Conference

Deputy State Court Administrator Kelly Hutton presented at the court clerks conference in Saipan, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Job Announcement: Technical Support Analyst

A job announcement for a Technical Support Analyst for the Office of the State Court Administrator has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General has been posted.

New Opinions: Jan. 29, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.

North Dakota Courts website updated with Accessibility Tool

The North Dakota Court System website has been updated recently with a tool to help individuals with accessibility needs.

Judge David Wayne Nelson 1951-2026

Retired District Court Judge David Wayne Nelson died on January 23, 2026.

Judicial Nominating Committee Forwards Six Names to Gov. Armstrong for Supreme Court Vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee forwards six names to Governor Kelly Armstrong for the vacancy on the Supreme Court

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Posting: Defense Investigator - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job posting for a Defense Investigator for Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Attorney Public Defender with Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Supervising Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Director - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Deputy Director for Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Notice of Comment

A Notice of Comment has been issued by the Supreme Court - Amend. to North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct

Job Announcement: Case Aide - Juvenile Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Case Aide - Juvenile Court located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator - Williston

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator located in Williston has been posted.

New Opinions: Jan. 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Gov. Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to an open judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Feb. 1.

Job Announcement: Attorney II - HHS

A job announcement for two Attorney II positions for the North Dakota Health & Human Services' Legal Division has been posted.

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants visited the Supreme Court on Jan. 14

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants learned about the North Dakota Supreme Court on January 14 during a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

Big Muddy Bar Association plans 2026 meetings

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Chief Assistant State's Attorney - Stutsman County

A job announcement for a Chief Assistant State's Attorney for Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant State’s Attorney II - Burleigh County

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney II for Burleigh County has been posted.

Be Aware of Jury Scams

State law enforcement offices are warning the public of an uptick in jury duty scam calls.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court located in Williston has been posted.

Photos from the Passing of the Gavel Ceremony January 6, 2026

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen to Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers took place Jan. 6. The passing of the gavel is a formal ceremony intended to memorialize the transition of Chief Justices.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court Valley City

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court in Valley City has been posted.

Passing of the gavel ceremony to be held Jan. 6

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen to Chief Justice-elect Lisa K. Fair McEvers will take place at 3:00 P.M. on Jan. 6. in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Bismarck.

Deputy Clerk Supervisor Mills to Retire

Burleigh County Deputy Clerk Supervisor Sherry Mills to retire on Jan. 2, 2026

New Opinions: December 31, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions

Job Announcement: Legal Secretary I - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary I in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Law Clerk - Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office

A job announcement for a Law Clerk in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

A notice of comment and notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

Job Announcement: Part-Time Case Aide Adult Treatment Court - Richland County

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide in Adult Treatment Court located in Wahpeton has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney - HHS

A job announcement for an Attorney for Health and Human Services - Child Support has been posted.

New opinions: December 18, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 18 new opinions.

Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Twelve judges and attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the North Dakota Supreme Court to fill the vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Norman John Backes 1937-2025

Retired District Court Judge Norman J. Backes died on December 12, 2025

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for ECJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the East Central Judicial District

Job Announcement: Legal Director - Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for a Legal Director for the newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

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.

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.

Underwood High School Students Observe Court

Underwood High School students observe court and visit with Justices

Bismarck Students Learn about Legal Careers

Students from Legacy and Bismarck High School visited with Supreme Court Law Clerks and the Attorney General's office

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Devils Lake

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney of District Court located in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant City Attorney - Minot

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney in Minot has been posted.

Interest rate set for 2026 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2026 at 10.00%.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk - District Court - Grand Forks

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Cass County Courthouse celebrates National Adoption Day

The Cass County Courthouse in Fargo celebrated National Adoption Day by finalizing adoptions for four families.

Justice Crothers Announces Retirement

Justice Daniel J. Crothers has notified Governor Armstrong of his retirement from the Supreme Court effective February 28, 2026. He has served on the Court since 2005.

Orders of Adoption

Orders of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

New Opinion: November 21, 2025

The Supreme Court issued 1 new opinion

Fargo North Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and visit with Justices

Fargo North High School Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and learn about the Supreme Court.

Stanley High School Forensics Class Partake in Mock Trials

Stanley High School Forensics class participate in mock trials at the Mountrail County Courthouse.