Eight attorneys apply for SCJD judgeship vacancy

Eight attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the South Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Gail Hagerty.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy - South Central Judicial District

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Governor Doug Burgum convening the Committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill a judgeship vacancy in the South Central Judicial District.

Judge Racek will not seek reelection in ECJD

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Frank Racek has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2020. Judge Racek served as a county judge from 1988-1994 and was first elected district judge in 1994.

Local district judge goes the extra mile

KX Net: "Five years ago, David Reich started Runners Against Destructive Decisions, or RADD, to give those working on recovery, or through probation, something else positive to work toward. The idea took off, because, when you’re out there running, there’s no telling who is the judge, or police chief, or who is in recovery."

Judge Schneider will not run for reelection in SCJD

South Central Judicial District Judge Thomas J. Schneider has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2020. Judge Schneider served as a county judge from 1986-1994 and was first elected district judge in 1994.

Judge Hagerty to retire

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Gail Hagerty has announced that she will retire effective March 16, 2020. Judge Hagerty served as a Burleigh County Judge from 1987-1994 and was first elected as a SCJD judge in 1994.

Judge Fontaine honored for service as presiding judge in NEJD

On Nov. 24, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Laurie Fontaine was recognized by colleagues and staff for her seven years service as presiding judge. Judge Donovan Foughty will be taking over as NEJD presiding judge Jan. 1, 2020.

Korean War veteran overcame paralysis

Jamestown Sun: "Old Baldy in Korea is officially known on military maps as Hill 266. To Gordon Hoberg, a veteran of the conflict there, it was a miserable and dangerous place to serve."