Local district judge goes the extra mile

KX Net: "Five years ago, David Reich started Runners Against Destructive Decisions, or RADD, to give those working on recovery, or through probation, something else positive to work toward. The idea took off, because, when you’re out there running, there’s no telling who is the judge, or police chief, or who is in recovery."

Judge Schneider will not run for reelection in SCJD

South Central Judicial District Judge Thomas J. Schneider has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2020. Judge Schneider served as a county judge from 1986-1994 and was first elected district judge in 1994.

Judge Hagerty to retire

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Gail Hagerty has announced that she will retire effective March 16, 2020. Judge Hagerty served as a Burleigh County Judge from 1987-1994 and was first elected as a SCJD judge in 1994.

Judge Fontaine honored for service as presiding judge in NEJD

On Nov. 24, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Laurie Fontaine was recognized by colleagues and staff for her seven years service as presiding judge. Judge Donovan Foughty will be taking over as NEJD presiding judge Jan. 1, 2020.

Korean War veteran overcame paralysis

Jamestown Sun: "Old Baldy in Korea is officially known on military maps as Hill 266. To Gordon Hoberg, a veteran of the conflict there, it was a miserable and dangerous place to serve."

Judge Pamela Nesvig Investiture - The Oct. 21 photos

South Central District Judge Pamela Nesvig was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan on Oct. 21. Here are the photos.

New judge sworn in, leaders hopeful it will help with caseload

KFYR News: "There's a new judge in the South Central District to help handle an increasing case load. Judge Pamela Nesvig was sworn Monday afternoon."

Notice of Judicial Vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee received a letter from Gov. Doug Burgum convening the committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill the new judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. Applications are due July 12.