Job Announcement - District Court Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

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

Job Announcement - Part-Time Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide for the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Devils Lake has been posted.

Grand Forks court explores possibility of establishing state's first veterans' court

G.F. Herald: "As a former active-duty veteran, Sam Gereszek is used to speaking two languages: military-speak, and civilian-speak. Now a Grand Forks attorney, Gereszek said when he encounters offenders who are veterans, they often respond better to one language than the other."

Judges connect to virtual classrooms during pandemic

School closures and stay-at-home orders related to COVID-19 have not stopped North Dakota judges from making connections with students throughout the state.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Text notifications now available in criminal, juvenile cases

The North Dakota court system is now offering text notifications to parties involved in criminal and juvenile court cases. Parties who sign up will receive text notifications for all newly scheduled, re-scheduled, or canceled hearings.

Juvenile Court adapting to COVID changes

KFYR News: "The North Dakota Juvenile Court System is having to adapt to the changes caused by coronavirus restrictions."

Coronavirus has brought change to local courts

West Fargo Pioneer: "It's not uncommon for 50 people to sit in a Cass County courtroom as they wait for their cases to be called by a judge, and finding an empty spot that's not next to a stranger can be difficult."

Pandemic response sets Grand Forks-area court schedule back at least eight months

G.F. Herald: "The criminal jury trial calendar in the Northeast Central Judicial District has been set back eight to 12 months, and the civil case calendar has been set back 'well over a year,' according to presiding Judge Donald Hager."

Non-emergency court appearances canceled as local judicial system braces for COVID-19

G.F. Herald: "The North Dakota Supreme Court has issued an emergency order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to maintain judicial branch functions by granting district judges statewide jurisdiction to set bail."

Remarkable Women: Gail Hagerty

KX News: "Gail Hagerty was elected as Burleigh County Judge in 1987, which at that time, was still uncommon to see a female judge."

Farewell coffee to honor Judge Hagerty, Ronda Colby March 13

A farewell coffee reception for retiring South Central Judicial District Judge Gail Hagerty and court reporter Ronda Colby will be held on Friday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at the Burleigh County Courthouse.

Judge Weiler investiture ceremony postponed

The investiture ceremony for new South Central Judicial District Judge Bobbi Weiler, originally scheduled for March 19, has been postponed. The ceremony will be rescheduled to a date and time to be determined.

SCJD to present law course for caring professionals

The judges and judicial referees of the South Central Judicial District, attorneys, and other professionals will present a Law School for Caring Professionals on March 10, 17 and 24.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder with the District Court in Valley City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Romanick elected as SCJD presiding judge

Judge Bruce Romanick has been elected to serve as the next presiding judge of the South Central Judicial District. His term will begin March 17, 2020 and run through January 31, 2022.

Burgum appoints Bismarck attorney Bobbi Weiler to South Central Judicial District judgeship

News Release: "Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Bismarck attorney Bobbi Weiler to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective in March 2020."

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Clerk of District Court I in Devils Lake has been posted.