Cleveland, Thornton win district court elections

Connie Cleveland won election to East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 4 and Nick Thornton won election to Southeast Judicial District Judgeship No. 2 in voting Nov. 8. The remaining Supreme Court and District Court elections in the state were uncontested.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Devils Lake has been posted.

Dillon appointed referee and magistrate in NCJD

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

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.

NECJD hosts 'Justice for Vets' training

Three “Justice for Vets” mentor training professionals guided 12 Veterans Treatment Court team members, Veterans Service Officers and potential mentor candidates through two days of intensive training on Oct. 3-4 in Grand Forks.

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.

Judge Cruff to lead mental health initiative

Southeast Judicial District Judge Brad Cruff recently completed the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative and will be teaming with Dr. Rose Julius of the Northeast Human Service Center to train North Dakota judges on working with individuals with behavioral health needs who come into the justice system.

NECJD issues updated COVID-19 courthouse protocol

On Sept. 16, the Northeast Central Judicial District released a revised COVID-19 courthouse protocol that includes updated information on Zoom appearances, mask wear and trial procedure.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Referee Portscheller to retire after long career in the courts

North Central Judicial District Referee Connie S. Portscheller has announced that she will retire effective Nov. 4. She has worked in the judicial system for almost 30 years.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in the Bismarck/Mandan area has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Minot has been posted.

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.

Job Announcement - Limited Term Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Limited Term Judicial Referee with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

SCJD welcomes new law clerk

Alex Wegner of Bismarck began a one year clerkship with the South Central Judicial District on Aug. 1.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Hutton named officer of National Association for Court Management

Kelly Hutton, the assistant court administrator for Unit 1, has been named secretary/treasurer of the National Association for Court Management.