Judges
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Chase appointed to ECJD judgeship
Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Nick Chase of Fargo to a judgeship in the East Central Judicial District. -
Four apply to fill ECJD judge vacancy
Four people have submitted applications to fill the East Central Judicial District vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Thomas R. Olson. They are: Nicholas W. Chase, Judge Cherie L. Clark, Stephanie R. Hayden and Monty G. Mertz. -
SEJD Judge Blumer will not seek re-election
Southeast Judicial District Judge Mark Blumer has given notice that he will not seek re-election. His term ends Dec. 31. -
ECJD Judge Olson announces resignation
East Central Judicial District Judge Thomas Olson has given notice of his resignation effective April 30. -
ECJD Judge Marquart will not seek reelection
East Central Judicial District Judge Steven L. Marquart has announced that he will not seek reelection and will depart his position when his term expires Dec. 31, 2022. -
Governor appoints Nieuwsma to SCJD judgeship
Governor Doug Burgum announced Sept. 1 that he has appointed Judicial Referee Lindsey R. Nieuwsma of Bismarck to the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District. -
ECJD Judge Brady investiture postponed
The formal investiture of East Central Judicial District Judge Reid Brady, which was set for Aug. 27, has been postponed indefinitely due to the rise of coronavirus cases. -
ECJD Referee Griffeth to retire Oct. 1
East Central Judicial District Referee and Magistrate Scott A. Griffeth has announced his retirement from the court system effective Oct. 1. -
Committee sends 3 nominees for SCJD judge vacancy to governor
The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District: Travis W. Finck, Micheal A. Mulloy, and Lindsey R. Nieuwsma. -
Four attorneys seek SCJD judgeship
Four lawyers have submitted an application to the Judicial Nominating Committee for the South Central Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John W. Grinsteiner. They are Justin M. Balzer, Travis W. Finck, Micheal A. Mulloy and Lindsey R. Nieuwsma.