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.