North Dakota
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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 - Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill
A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill for Burleigh County has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator - Fargo
A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator - Minot
A Job Announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Minot has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Legal Secretary - Burleigh County
A job announcement for a Legal Secretary for Burleigh County has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County
A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III for Burleigh County in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement: UND seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law
The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law -
James Britton 1941-2025
UND School of Law graduate and longtime North Dakota attorney James Britton died on June 4th, 2025 -
New opinions: June 5, 2025
The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions. -
Notices of Adoption of Rules
Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court. -
Lautt Appointed to North Central Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Armstrong appoints Minot attorney Steven Lautt to North Central Judicial District judgeship -
Judge Laurie A. Fontaine 1956 - 2025
Judge Laurie A. Fontaine died June 2, 2025 -
Job Announcement - Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst - Bismarck
A job announcement for a Programmer Analyst I/Systems Analyst located in Bismarck has been posted. -
William Johnson 1939-2025.
UND School of Law graduate and former Northwood, N.D. attorney William Johnson died on April 28, 2025. -
Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Administrator
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted. -
New Opinions May 22nd
The Supreme Court has issued 6 new opinions. -
Charles Duane Orvik 1936 - 2025
UND School of Law graduate and long-time Rugby attorney Charles D. Orvik died May 21, 2025. -
Judge Mattson retirement celebration set for June 2nd.
A retirement celebration in honor of North Central Judicial District Judge Douglas L. Mattson will be held on June 2nd at the Ward County Courthouse in Minot -
Dennis M. Sobolik 1931 - 2025
UND Law School graduate Dennis M. Sobolik of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. -
Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Williston
A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I in Williston has been posted. -
Job Announcement: Case Aide - Fargo
A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide in Fargo has been posted. -
Judge Reich retirement celebration set for June 6
A retirement party in honor of South Central Judicial District Judge David Reich will be held on June 6 at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck. -
Amber Manninen Honored with the Excellence Award
Amber Manninen, Deputy Clerk of Court Supervisor for Grand Forks County recently honored with the Excellence Award -
Clerk of Court Association Concludes Annual Conference in Bismarck
2025 Clerk of Court Association Conference concludes in Bismarck -
Job Announcement: Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County
A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III in Burleigh County has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - Child Support
A job announcement for a Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator for ND Health and Human Services' Child Support Section has been posted. -
Notice of Comment
A notice of comment has been issued by the Supreme Court -
Family Law Mediator Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for mediators for the Family Mediation Program in Williston. -
Richard Baer 1945 — 2025
Former Bismarck attorney Richard Baer died on May 4, 2025. -
McDonald Receives Outstanding Student of the Business Department Award at MSU in Minot.
Avory McDonald, Administrative Assistant to the Court Administrator of Unit 4 received the honor of Outstanding Student of the Business Department Award at MSU in Minot. -
New Opinions: May 8
The Supreme Court has issued 5 new opinions. -
2025 Pembina County Mock Jury Trial
Junior and Senior students from Cavalier High School participated in a Mock Jury Trial, presided over by District Court Judge Kari Agotness -
Job Announcement - Paralegal - Dickinson
A job announcement for a Paralegal in Dickinson has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Judicial Support Specialist - District Court - Dickinson
A job announcement for a Judicial Support Specialist for District Court in Dickinson has been posted. -
Wells County Courthouse Summer Hours
Wells County Courthouse summer hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-4:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am-1:00 pm. -
Classical Conversations took part in a round robin mock trial event in Valley City
Classical Conversations homeschool students took part in a round robin mock trial event on April 16 in Valley City at the Barnes County Courthouse. -
Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court in Dickinson has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk - Bismarck
A job announcement for Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Case Aide - Juvenile Court
A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide in Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has been posted. -
Governor Armstrong Signs Bill Making Oct. 1 North Dakota Constitution Day
Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1479 designating October 1 as North Dakota Constitution Day. -
Schroeder Middle School of Grand Forks Visits County Courthouse
Schroeder Middle School visited the Grand Forks County Courthouse to learn about the court system and some of the various areas of employment opportunities in the criminal justice system. -
Court Issues Order on Vacancy in NECJD Judgeship
An order regarding the vacancy in Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 4, with chambers in Grand Forks, has been posted to the opinions page. -
Court Issues Order on Vacancy in SCJD Judgeship
An order regarding the vacancy in South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 1, with chambers in Bismarck, has been posted to the opinions page. -
Application Deadline Approaches for 2025 Justices Teaching Institute
The deadline for secondary history, government, and social studies teachers to apply to the 2025 North Dakota Justices Teaching Institute is early May. -
New Opinions: April 24, 2025
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions. -
ND Court System Releases 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report
The 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Accountant Analyst-Bismarck
A job announcement for an Accountant Analyst in Bismarck in the Office of the State Court Administrator has been posted. -
Chester Arthur Yon July 13, 1938 - April 12, 2025
UND Law School Graduate Chester Arthur Yon died on April 12, 2025. -
Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer
A job announcement for a part-time temporary hearing officer has been posted. -
Thompson Schools Students visit Grand Forks County Courthouse
Over 60 Thompson Public School students and staff observe court proceedings and visit with panel to learn more about the justice system and careers in law and law enforcement. -
New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony
Twelve new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 17th, 2025, in the Supreme Court courtroom at the North Dakota State Capitol. -
Notices of Comment
Notices of Comment have been issued by the Supreme Court -
Trinity Christian School of Williston Visited the Supreme Court April 11
The Senior Class of Trinity Christian School of Williston Visited the Supreme Court April 11 -
New Opinions: April 10
The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions on April 10th. -
Job Announcement - Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County
A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III located in Burleigh County has been posted. -
Notices of Adoption of Rules
Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court. -
February 2025 Bar Examination Results Released
The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the February 2025 bar examination. -
Job Announcement - State's Attorney - McHenry County
A job announcement for a State's Attorney in McHenry County has been posted. -
Notice of Adoption
A notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court -
North Star High School Students Visits the Supreme Court
North Star High School students from Cando visited the Supreme Court on April 1st. -
Job Announcement - Temporary Deputy Clerk of District Court - WBL
A job announcement for multiple Temporary Deputy Clerks with District Courts various locations has been posted. -
2025 State Bar Association of North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition Winners Announced
Alexander High School wins first place and advances to the national championship in Phoenix, Arizona May 7-10, 2025. -
New Opinions: March 28
The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions. -
Job Announcement - Legal Administrative Assistant - City of Minot
A job announcement for a Legal Administrative Assistant for the City of Minot in the City Attorneys Department has been posted. -
Judge John A. Thelen to Retire
Northeast Central Judicial District Judge John A. Thelen has announced his intent to retire effective August 1, 2025. -
School Visits to the Supreme Court March 25, 2025
Students and teachers from May-Port CG, Hope-Page, and Finley-Sharon visited with Justice McEvers. -
Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney
A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Cass County has been posted. -
Flasher High School and North Border Walhalla High School Visit Court
Flasher High School and North Border Walhalla High School visited the Supreme Court on March 25. -
Notice of Consultation
A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 4 has been posted. -
2025 Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training Scheduled
Registration is Open for Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training scheduled for spring 2025. -
Parenting investigator, guardian ad litem training to be held June 3-5
Registration is open for parenting investigator and guardian ad litem Initial Certification Training. A workshop will be held June 3-5, 2025 in Bismarck. -
Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court
A job announcement for a staff attorney for District Court in Bismarck has been posted. -
Griggs County Central Students visit the Supreme Court
Juniors and Seniors from Griggs County Central visited the Supreme Court on March 20. -
Kindred Students visit the Supreme Court
Students from Kindred School visited the supreme court on March 20th. -
Job Announcement - Child Support - Fargo, ND or surrounding area - Lead Attorney
A job announcement for a Lead Attorney - Child Support in Fargo or surrounding area has been posted. -
ND Court System Releases 2024 Annual Report
The 2024 annual report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted. -
Judge Jason J. Hammes Investiture - March 14 Photos
South Central Judicial District Judge Jason J. Hammes was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on March 14, 2025. Attached are the photos. -
Judge Ryan J. Younggren Investiture - March 7 Photos
East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on March 7, 2025. Attached are the photos. -
Joe A. Johnson 1958-2025
Fargo attorney Joe Johnson died on March 13, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. -
Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court - Watford City
A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Watford City has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Paralegal in Bismarck
A job announcement for a Paralegal in Bismarck has been posted. -
Jerald Hjelmstad 1953-2025
Longtime N.D. League of Cities attorney Jerald Hjelmstad died on Feb. 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck. -
Notice of Consultation
A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 1, with chambers in Bismarck, was posted to the Supreme Court’s public portal. -
New Opinion: March 13
The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion. -
Judge Reich to Retire
South Central Judicial District Judge David E. Reich has announced that he will retire effective June 6, 2025. Judge Reich has served the South Central Judicial District #1 since 2006. -
Glenburn Students Visit Supreme Court Mar 11
Students from Glenburn, led by teacher McKenzie Skarsgard, visited the state supreme court on March 11 and visited with Justice Douglas Bahr. -
American Bar Association Law Day Launch Program
The American Bar Association is hosting an online Law Day launch program on March 11 -
Volunteer scoring judges are needed for the upcoming SBAND Mock Trial State competition.
Volunteer scoring judges are needed for the upcoming SBAND Mock Trial state competition on Saturday, March 22 in Bismarck. -
Beulah Senior Class Visits Supreme Court
The Senior class from Beulah High School visited the state supreme court on Friday, March 7th. -
New Opinions: March 6
The Supreme Court has issued 4 new opinions. -
Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist
A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Bismarck has been posted. -
Wishek Juniors and Seniors Visit Supreme Court
Led by Mr. Colin Crabtree, Junior and Senior students visited the Supreme Court on March 5th. -
Grand Forks County collaborating with Schroeder Middle School on civics education and career day initiatives
NECJD Presiding Judge Don Hager, Kelly Hutton, Unit 1 Court Administrator, and Alison Braaten, Grand Forks Clerk of Court, have presented to students on several occasions. -
UND Energy Law Symposium
UND Energy Law Symposium March 6 in Bismarck -
Sunrise Fifth Graders Visit Supreme Court
Sunrise Elementary Fifth Graders visited the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 27. -
New Opinions: February 27
The Supreme Court has issued 6 new opinions. -
Notice of Comment, Orders of Adoption
Notice of comment and orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court -
Harvey High School students visit the Supreme Court
The Harvey High School Senior class visited the Supreme Court on Feb. 26 -
Job Announcement - Legal Secretary
A job announcement for a Legal Secretary in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted. -
February 2025 bar examination begins
The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 25, with 22 applicants taking the exam. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 82 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam ends Wednesday.