Judge Ryan J. Younggren Investiture - March 7 Photos

East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on March 7, 2025. Attached are the photos.

Judge Reich to Retire

South Central Judicial District Judge David E. Reich has announced that he will retire effective June 6, 2025. Judge Reich has served the South Central Judicial District #1 since 2006.

Judge Douglas L. Mattson to Retire

North Central Judicial District Judge Douglas L. Mattson has announced that he will retire effective June 1, 2025.

ECJD Judge Younggren investiture set for March 7, 2025

The investiture of East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren will be held March 7, 2025 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Judge Irby Retirement

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby to retire on 12/31/2024.

Judge Romanick Retirement

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick to retire on December 31st.

Judge John Irby Reflects on His Years as a District Judge

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead published an interview with Judge John Irby on December 11th about his 22 years of service as a district judge and upcoming retirement.

Judge Hovey Elected to Administrative Council

Judge James Hovey has been re-elected to serve as the Unit 2 at-large representative to the Administrative Council.

Judge Donavan Foughty moderates panel for National Association of Women Judges

North Dakota District Judge Donovan Foughty, was the moderator of a national panel on a program sponsored by the National Association of Women Judges on May 8, 2024. The program was entitled “Microaggressions: Part 2, "When the Judge Commits the Microaggression”.

Judge James Shockman Investiture Photos - March 22, 2024

Southeast Judicial District Judge James Shockman was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown on March 22. Attached are the photos.

Judge Theodore T. Sandberg Investiture March 8, 2024 Photos

The formal Investiture Ceremony for Judge Theodore T Sandberg was held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Judge Irby announces retirement

East Central Judicial District Judge John Irby has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. Judge Irby was appointed District Judge in 2002.

NECJD Judge Sandberg investiture set for March 8, 2024

The investiture of Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Theodore T. Sandberg will be held March 8, 2024 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse in Grand Forks.

Judge joins Salus Populi advisory board

North Dakota Judge Donovan Foughty has been named to the Advisory Board of Salus Populi.

Governor appoints Sandberg to NECJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum on Jan. 10 announced the appointment of attorney Theodore "Ted" Sandberg to Judgeship Number 2 in the Northeast Central Judicial District.

Judge Romanick will not run for reelection in SCJD

South Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Romanick has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. Judge Romanick was first elected district judge in 2000.

Nominating committee forwards four NECJD candidates to governor

Judicial Nominating Committee Forwards Four Names to Governor Doug Burgum for the Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship

Shockman appointed to SEJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed LaMoure County State’s Attorney James Shockman to an open judgeship in the Southeast Judicial District.

Judge Stephanie R. Hayden Investiture - Nov. 6 Photos

East Central Judicial District Judge Stephanie R. Hayden was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on November 6. Attached are the photos.

Judge Hartl Romanick Retires

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Lolita Hartl Romanick has retired, effective Nov. 1, 2023.

Judge Hayden Investiture set for Nov. 6th

An investiture ceremony for East Central Judicial District Judge Stephanie R. Hayden will be held Monday, November 6th at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 302 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Judge Chas Neff, Jr. Investiture - October 11th Photos

Northwest District Judge Chas Neff, Jr. was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Williams County Courthouse in Williston on Oct. 11. Here are the photos.

Judge Kristi P. Venhuizen Investiture - September 26th Photos

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Kristi Venhuizen was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Grand Forks County Courthouse in Grand Forks on Sept. 26. Attached are the photos.