New Opinion: May 27

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Case Aide - Juvenile Court

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide for Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerk

A job announcement for five Law Clerk positions with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Supervisor - Devils Lake

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Supervisor located in Devils Lake has been posted.

New Opinions: May 22, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 6 new opinions

Job Announcement: Attorney - Public Defender - Bismarck

A job announcement for an Attorney - Public Defender for the Legal Counsel for Indigents, located in Bismarck, has been posted.

Chief Justice Fair McEvers Delivers Commencement Address

Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers delivered the commencement address for the UND School of Law on May 9, 2026

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

Notice(s) of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Sets Passing NextGen UBE Score

The North Dakota Supreme Court adopted a passing score of 610 for the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NGUBE). North Dakota will allow motion applicants by score transfers for those achieving a score of 610 or greater on the NGUBE starting with the July 2026 administrations in other jurisdictions.

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 5, North Central Judicial District - Supreme Court No. 20260183

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.

New opinion: May 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant I - Burleigh County

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant I with Burleigh County located in Bismarck has been posted.

Bismarck Adult Treatment Court celebrated 25 Years on May 5th

Treatment Court Awareness Month kicked off with the Bismarck Adult Treatment Court celebrating 25 years

North Dakota Clerks of Court Gather in Bismarck for 2026 Statewide Conference

North Dakota Clerks of Court gathered in Bismarck for the 2026 statewide conference focused on court operations, emerging technology, leadership development, and collaboration within the judicial system.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

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

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General CPAT

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck

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

Judge Todd L. Cresap to Retire

North Central Judicial District Judge Todd L. Cresap has announced that he will retire effective July 17, 2026

Unit 1 Retreat

A Unit-wide retreat was held in Unit 1 on May 7th and 8th.

New opinions: May 7, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions.

Court Scams on the Rise

Burleigh County reports traffic scam

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.

Ellendale High School Classes visit District Court

Ellendale Law and Justice Class visited District Court and visit with Judge Shockman on April 30.