Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Judicial Referee with the District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Temporary Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Temporary Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Rolla has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

SCJD Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an updated order requiring face coverings in courtrooms during all trials and hearings.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Judicial Referee with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Cass County experiencing intermittent network outages

Cass County has been experiencing intermittent network outages today. Response times by phone or email will be effected. There is no ETA on when services will be restored.

Domestic Violence Court records three years of service

The Grand Forks County Domestic Violence Court marks its third anniversary this month. The first court session was in August 2018.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Rolla has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an updated mask and social distancing order.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Bottineau has been posted.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a part-time Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Rolla has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Jamestown has been posted.

Peterson honored for service to courts

Shawn Peterson, Unit 1 Director of Juvenile Court, received a recognition award June 11 for 25 years of service to the North Dakota court system.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

SCJD issues mask and social distancing order

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued a mask and social distancing order effective June 1.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

NEJD honors Judge Fontaine on her retirement

Family members, local citizens, justices, judges, members of the bar and staff gathered on May 21 to pay tribute to retired Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie A. Fontaine.

NECJD issues updated order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued an updated order on court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCJD updates standing order on remote proceedings

The judges of the South Central Judicial District have reviewed court procedure in the district as the area continues to lessen COVID-10 restrictions.

Gov. Burgum proclaims May as Drug Court Month

North Dakota's drug courts join nearly 4,000 drug courts nationwide in celebrating Drug Court Month. Drug courts are now the most successful justice program for reducing addiction, crime, and recidivism while saving taxpayer dollars.

Retirement celebration for court reporter Gillig to be held May 20

South Central Judicial District court reporter Jane Gillig will be honored at a retirement event Thursday, May 20, at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the District Court in Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Pembina County Clerk's office will be closing this Friday at 1:30PM

The Pembina County Clerk’s office will be closing this Friday, May 7th at 1:30 PM

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Clerk of District Court II

A job announcement for a Clerk of District Court II with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

County courthouses limiting access to the public

Public access to the courthouses in the following counties has been restricted: Dickey, Grand Forks, Steele and Traill. Numerous counties have reopened their courthouses and have been removed from the closure list.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Judicial Support Pilot Project Staff Attorney with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Judicial Support Pilot Project Staff Attorney with the District Court in Unit 1 has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Judicial Support Pilot Project Paralegal with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Jury trials suspended in SEJD, SWJD

Jury trials in the Southeast and Southwest Judicial Districts are suspended until Feb. 1.

Morton County courtroom dedicated in honor of Judge Schneider

South Central Judicial District personnel gathered on Dec. 30 to dedicate Morton County courtroom 305 as the 'Thomas J. Schneider Courtroom'.

Hovey elected to Administrative Council

Southeast District Judge James D. Hovey has been elected to the Administrative Council as the new representative-at-large for Unit 2.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

Grants awarded to assist Juvenile Drug Court

The St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation awarded the Minot Association of Drug Court Professionals a $2,000 grant for their incentive program with the North Central Juvenile Drug Court. Meanwhile, the John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust awarded $1,000 to the Northwest Juvenile Drug Court.

Irby elected presiding judge of ECJD

Judge John C. Irby has been elected presiding judge of the East Central Judicial District. His term begins Jan. 1, 2021.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Nine attorneys apply for Northeast Judicial District vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received applications from nine attorneys to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Laurie Fontaine. They are Kari M. Agotness, Kelley Marie Riley Cole, Erik Alberto Escarramán, Rebecca L. Flanders, Robert C. Fleming, Joshua E. Frey, Daniel Alexander Gulya, Ryan J. Hestbeck, and Sarah M. Kyte.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from qualified attorneys interested in a district court appointment to fill a judgeship in the Northeast Judicial District vacated as a result of the resignation of Judge Laurie Fontaine.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer with the Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

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

Steele County Courthouse Closed

Steele County Courthouse is going to be closed until Monday, November 16, 2020 following COVID-19 protocol.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Judge Fontaine to Retire

Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie Fontaine has announced that she will retire effective January 29, 2021.

District court judge swears in son as an attorney

A district court judge in Cavalier County performed a swearing-in ceremony for her son Friday, Sept. 25.

Clerk of District Court for Stutsman County speaks of career

Hill, the clerk of Southeast District Court in Stutsman County, accepted a temporary position from Judge Herald Herseth in January 1990 for Stutsman County Court as a deputy clerk. In 2003, Hill applied and was chosen for the clerk of court position for the Stutsman County District Court.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Cavalier has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Judicial Support Pilot Project Staff Attorney with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - District Court Paralegal

A job announcement for a District Court Paralegal with the Judicial Support Pilot Project in Cavalier has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Warm justice in the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse

Jamestown Sun: "The first trial held in the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse since the early 1980s went well, according to Judge Cherie Clark of the Southeast Judicial District, who presided over the felony jury trial."

South Central Judicial District welcomes law clerk

The South Central Judicial District welcomed Jayla O’Neill as a new law clerk on Aug. 1.

Job Announcement - District Court Paralegal

A job announcement for a District Court Paralegal with the Judicial Support Pilot Project in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - District Court Paralegal

A job announcement for a District Court Paralegal with the Judicial Support Pilot Project in Watford City has been posted.

SEJD conducts socially distanced jury trial in Jamestown

Southeast Judicial District Judge Cherie L. Clark recently presided over a socially distanced jury trial in Jamestown's historic 1883 courthouse.

Job Announcement - District Court Paralegal

A job announcement for a District Court Paralegal with the Judicial Support Pilot Project in Cavalier has been posted.

LaMoure Co. Clerk’s office will be closed Aug 7, 2020.

The LaMoure Co. Clerk’s office will be closed on Friday, Aug 7, 2020.

Three members elected to Administrative Council

Three new members-at-large have been elected to serve on the Court’s Administrative Council.

Divide County Courthouse closed

The Divide County Courthouse is closed for the remainder of this week.

NCJD issues emergency order

The North Central Judicial District has issued an emergency order to address reduced judicial officer and staffing levels due to the COVID-19 virus.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Pretrial services pilot project launched

Minot Daily News: "A pre-trial services pilot project was launched this month in the East Central, North Central and South Central judicial districts. The program is aimed at helping low-risk defendants stay out of custody while they are awaiting the resolution of their cases and avoid further disrupting their lives and the lives of their families."

Study finds problem areas in ND’s juvenile justice system

KFYR News: "North Dakota’s juvenile justice system is under very close scrutiny. Last year, the legislature approved the study of juvenile justice laws. Now, the answers are available."

North Dakota lawyers see major case backlog as trials resume

KX News: "Now that a North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Order has been lifted, jury trials can resume. Trials were allowed to start up again July 1, but with a few months of backlog."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

North Dakota, Minnesota courts get creative in resuming jury trials as coronavirus keeps spreading

Fargo Forum: "In Cass County courtrooms, pieces of tape mark where juror chairs should be placed to keep them six feet apart, some of which are outside the traditional jury box."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

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

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."