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.

Judge Agotness formally takes bench in NEJD

An investiture ceremony for Judge Kari M. Agotness was held July 23 at the Cavalier County courthouse in Langdon. Judge Donovan Foughty presided over the event and Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Leslie Bakken Oliver, general counsel for Governor Doug Burgum, presented remarks.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy: South Central Judicial District

The Judicial Nominating Committee is now accepting applications to fill a judgeship vacancy in the South Central Judicial District. Applications are due Tuesday, July 27.

Judge Agotness investiture set for July 23

The formal investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Kari M. Agotness will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 23, at the Cavalier County Courthouse in Langdon.