Judge Lolita G. Hartl Romanick to Retire

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Lolita G. Hartl Romanick has announced that she will retire effective November 1, 2023.

Judge Lofgren investiture set for Aug. 25th

The investiture ceremony for Judge Jackson J. Lofgren will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, August 25th at the Burleigh County Courthouse.

Judge Neff investiture set for Oct. 11

The investiture ceremony for Judge Chas Neff, Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11th at the Williams County Courthouse.

Clark and Hayden appointed District Court Judge

Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Cherie Clark, Stephanie Hayden to new judgeships in East Central Judicial District.

Venhuizen appointed District Court Judge

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Kristi Venhuizen to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District. Judge Venhuizen will be chambered in Grand Forks.

Judge Bruce Bohlman 1939-2023

Retired Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Bohlman died June 27. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1969. Services will be held Thursday, July 6, in Grand Forks.

Committee sends candidates for ECJD vacancy to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded seven names to Gov. Doug Burgum for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships. They are Alisha J. Ankers, Cherie L. Clark, Scott O. Diamond, Daniel Gast, Stephanie R. Hayden, Jenny M. Samarzja, and Ryan J. Younggren.

Governor appoints Neff to NWJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Charles “Chas” Neff Jr. to a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District.

Committee sends candidates for NECJD vacancy to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded three names to Gov. Doug Burgum for the new Northeast Central Judicial District judgeship. They are Megan Jo Kvasager Essig, David N. Ogren, and Kristi Pettit Venhuizen.

Applicants pursue NECJD, ECJD judicial opportunities

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received applications from eight candidates for the new Northeast Central Judicial District judgeship and 13 candidates for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships.

Nominating committee seeks applicants for 3 judicial vacancies

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill three new judicial positions created by HB 1002. Applications are due Tuesday, June 6.

Judge Foughty leads national racial and ethnic fairness conference

From May 21-24, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Donovan Foughty will be heading the 35th annual conference of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts.

Three apply for NWJD judge vacancy

Three attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the Northwest Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul W. Jacobson. They are Charles Neff, Jr., Jonathan J. Smith, and Christopher K. Votava.

Judge Thornton welcomed to the bench

In a formal investiture ceremony May 3, Judge Nicholas D. Thornton was installed on the Southeast Judicial District bench.

Deadline extended for applicants to NWJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has extended the deadline for applications from qualified attorneys interested in the Northwest Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul W. Jacobson.

Judge Thornton investiture to be held May 3

An investiture ceremony for Southeast Judicial District Judge Nicholas D. Thornton will be held Wednesday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Courtroom of the Barnes County Courthouse in Valley City.

Nominating committee seeks applicants for NWJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee is accepting applications from qualified attorneys interested in the Northwest Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul W. Jacobson.

Lofgren appointed to SCJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Jackson Lofgren to fill the judge vacancy in the South Central Judicial District. He will start work on May 1.

Judicial Nominating Committee sends SCJD candidates to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded four candidates to Gov. Doug Burgum for his consideration for appointment to the vacant judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. They are Jason J. Hammes, Jackson J. Lofgren, David R. Phillips, and Matthew A. Sagsveen, all of Bismarck.  

Nine apply for appointment to SCJD judge vacancy

Nine lawyers have applied to be considered for the South Central Judicial District judge vacancy: Anna A. Argenti, C. Quinn H. Askew, Patrick A. Brooke, Mary E. DePuydt, Jason J. Hammes, Amanda R. Harris, Jackson J. Lofgren, David R. Phillips, and Matthew A. Sagsveen.

NWJD Judge Jacobson to retire

Northwest Judicial District Judge Paul W. Jacobson has announced that he will retire effective May 31.

Judge Cleveland investiture to be held March 10

An investiture ceremony for East Central Judicial District Judge Constance L. Cleveland will be held March 10 in Fargo.

ECJD honors Judge Marquart

A retirement celebration in honor of East Central Judicial District Judge Steven L. Marquart was held Dec. 28 at the Cass County Courthouse.