Dillon appointed referee and magistrate in NCJD

Kelly Dillon has been appointed full-time referee and magistrate for the North Central Judicial District.

Dakota Datebook: Judge Lester Ketterling

Prairie Public has published a profile of Judge Lester Ketterling, who was the second blind person admitted to the N.D. bar and who served as county and district judge.

Judge Hill elected to ABA Board of Governors

South Central Judicial District Judge James S. Hill has been elected a member of the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association representing District 10. His first board meeting will be in November.

Judge Chase formally installed on bench

On Sept. 21, East Central Judicial District Judge Nicholas W. Chase was installed on the bench in a formal investiture ceremony at the Cass County courthouse.

ECJD Judge Chase investiture set for Sept. 21

The investiture of East Central Judicial District Judge Nicholas Chase will be held Sept. 21 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Chase appointed to ECJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Nick Chase of Fargo to a judgeship in the East Central Judicial District.

Four apply to fill ECJD judge vacancy

Four people have submitted applications to fill the East Central Judicial District vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Thomas R. Olson. They are: Nicholas W. Chase, Judge Cherie L. Clark, Stephanie R. Hayden and Monty G. Mertz.

SEJD Judge Blumer will not seek re-election

Southeast Judicial District Judge Mark Blumer has given notice that he will not seek re-election. His term ends Dec. 31.

ECJD Judge Olson announces resignation

East Central Judicial District Judge Thomas Olson has given notice of his resignation effective April 30.

ECJD Judge Marquart will not seek reelection

East Central Judicial District Judge Steven L. Marquart has announced that he will not seek reelection and will depart his position when his term expires Dec. 31, 2022.

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.

SCJD Judge Grinsteiner to retire Aug. 20

South Central Judicial District Judge John Grinsteiner has announced his retirement effective Aug. 20.

Judge Foughty chairs panel at conference on racial and ethnic fairness in the courts

On May 25, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Donovan J. Foughty chaired a panel on "Supporting Diverse and Inclusive Juries” at the annual conference of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts.

Judge Fontaine retirement celebration to be held May 21

A retirement celebration for Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie Fontaine will be held Friday, May 21, at the Cavalier Transit Center.

Gov. Burgum appoints Agotness to NEJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Ramsey County State’s Attorney Kari Agotness to a judgeship in the Northeast Judicial District, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Laurie Fontaine.

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for NEJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected four nominees for the open seat on the bench in the Northeast Judicial District: Kari M. Agotness, Kelley Marie Riley Cole, Robert C. Fleming and Joshua E. Frey.