Remote proceedings by electronic means a useful tool

Since mid-March 2020, the Supreme Court has enacted eight administrative orders aimed at providing guidelines for court operations during the coronavirus pandemic. Most of these orders have language authorizing or recommending the use of reliable electronic means for court proceedings.

Chief Justice's statement on resumption of jury trials

On July 1, 2020, jury trials resumed within the North Dakota Judicial System. Providing a forum for litigants to resolve their disputes and ensuring criminal defendants have a jury of their peers are both essential functions of our system of justice.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: July 8

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that an executive session discussion between the Williston Public School District #1 and its attorney met the definition of attorney consultation, and was authorized by law.

Dakota Datebook: Suffrage Symbols

Prairie Public: "In 1914 in Fargo, the suffragists sold a common symbol, a 'dainty yellow rose' that made for 'attractive button-hole bouquets.'"

Job Announcement - Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Supreme Court Clerk with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Family law mediator applications now being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program in the following judicial districts: East Central, Northwest, and South Central.

North Dakota courts face backloads, safety measure as jury trials resume

KFYR News: "Jury trials are back in session across North Dakota after the courts suspended them in March in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic."

Court returns to historic Stutsman County courthouse

News Dakota: "Stutsman County District court will return to where it all began in 1883 for North Dakota."