Judge Spahr visits Sunrise Elementary

District Court Judge Marina Spahr visited with 5th Grade students at Sunrise Elementary School in Bismarck on April 15

NEJD Judge Whelan announces resignation

Northeast Judicial District Judge Barbara L. Whelan has given notice of her resignation effective April 30, 2026.

Judge Ashley Samuelson Investiture - Feb. 10th Photos

Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devil's Lake on Feb. 10, 2026. Attached are the photos.

Gov. Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to an open judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Feb. 1.

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for ECJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the East Central Judicial District

NEJD Judge Samuelson Investiture set for Feb. 10

The investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson will be held February 10, 2026 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake.

Armstrong appoints Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson to Northeast Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson to an open judgeship in the Northeast Judicial District, effective Nov. 28.

Benson elected presiding judge of NEJD

Judge Anthony Swain Benson has been elected to serve as the new Presiding Judge for the Northeast Judicial District effective immediately.

Judge Marina Spahr Investiture Photos from Oct. 10

South Central Judicial District Judge Marina Spahr was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on October 10. Attached are the photos.

ECJD Judge Chase announces resignation

East Central Judicial District Judge Nicholas Chase has given notice of his resignation effective Oct. 10.

Judge Andrew Eyre Investiture - October 2 Photos

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Andrew Eyre was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on October 2 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Photos from the Retirement Celebration for Judge Donovan Foughty

A retirement celebration for Judge Donovan Foughty was recently held on September 23, 2025 in Devils Lake

Northeast Judicial Applicants to be Considered for Judicial Appointment

In response to a judicial opening in the Northeast Judicial District created by the retirement of Judge Donovan J. Foughty, four attorneys have submitted an application for consideration by the Judicial Nominating Committee.

Judge Steven A. Lautt Investiture - August 22 Photos

North Central Judicial District Judge Steven A. Lautt was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on August 22, 2025 at the Ward County Courthouse. Several Supreme Court Justices, Governor Armstrong, and District court judges were in attendance.

Judge Eyre Investiture

Judge Andrew Eyre's formal investiture ceremony will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Judge Foughty retirement celebration set for September 23, 2025

A retirement party in honor of Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Donovan J. Foughty will be held on September 23 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake.

Armstrong appoints Grand Forks attorney Eyre to Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship effective Aug. 29

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appoints Grand Forks attorney Andrew Eyre to Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship on Thursday, July 24th.

Armstrong appoints Bismarck attorney Spahr to South Central Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appoints Bismarck attorney Marina Spahr to South Central Judicial District judgeship on Thursday, July 17th.

NCJD Judge Lautt investiture set for August 22, 2025

The investiture of North Central Judicial District Judge Steven A. Lautt will be held on August 22nd at the Ward County Courthouse in Minot.

Judge Donovan Foughty to Retire

Northeast Judicial District Judge Donovan Foughty has announced that he will retire effective September 30, 2025.

Lautt Appointed to North Central Judicial District Judgeship

Governor Armstrong appoints Minot attorney Steven Lautt to North Central Judicial District judgeship

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

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.