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.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder 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 Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Finalists chosen in judicial primaries

Primary elections were held June 14. In the East Central Judicial District, David Chapman and Connie Cleveland were the top vote getters for election to Judgeship No. 4. In the Southeast Judicial District, Paul Murphy and Nick Thornton will face each other for election to Judgeship No. 2.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Huffman, Peterson graduate from Institute for Court Management

Megan Huffman, Cass County Clerk of Court, and Shawn Peterson, Director of Juvenile Court for Unit 1, have graduated from the Court Executive Development Program and been named Fellows of the Institute for Court Management.

SCJD updates policy on returning to in person proceedings

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an updated policy on returning to in person proceedings in criminal cases.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

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

SBAND presents gavel to Judge Brady

On May 26, the president of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, South Central Judicial District Judge Doug Bahr, presented a gavel to East Central Judicial District Judge Reid Brady in recognition of his elevation to the bench.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

NEJD to stop using law enforcement center courtroom

Starting June 1, the Northeast Judicial District will cease using the courtroom at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

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.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Committee forwards ECJD vacancy candidates to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee is forwarding the names of all four applicants for the East Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy to Gov. Doug Burgum.

Court orders retention of judgeship in Valley City

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining Southeast Judicial District Judgeship No. 2 in Valley City.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

SCJD issues policy on returning to in-person proceedings

On March 17, South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick issued a policy on gradually returning to in-person hearings.

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.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Juvenile Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Jamestown has been posted.

NECJD issues revised COVID-19 protocol

Presiding Judge Don Hager has issued a revised order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol for the Northeast Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

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.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill Judgeship No. 6 in the East Central Judicial District, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Judge Thomas R. Olson.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

The South Central Judicial District has updated its mask and social distancing order. In most instances, masks will no longer be required in courtrooms.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Treatment court holds graduation

A graduation ceremony took place at the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton on Feb. 3.

ECJD Judge Olson announces resignation

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

SEJD issues COVID-19 procedures

The Southeast Judicial District has issued a procedural order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol.

NECJD issues updated COVID-19 procedures

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued a procedural order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol.

ECJD issues order suspending jury trials

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby has issued an order suspending jury trials due to COVID-19 transmission increases.

SCJD to return to remote proceedings

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an order on expanded use of reliable electronic means proceedings.

Rolette County hearings to be held by reliable electronic means

Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson has issued an order that, beginning Jan. 12, all court proceedings in Rolette County will be held by reliable electronic means.

Absey honored for years of service to courts

Grand Forks County Clerk of Court Rebecca Absey was recognized at a Jan. 5 retirement celebration for more than 40 years of service with the court system.

North Dakota courts awarded grant to improve criminal case processing

The North Dakota Court System was recently awarded a $998,302 grant from the Department of Justice for a 3-year study and implementation project to reduce delay in criminal case processing.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk – Bismarck

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Richland County Adult Drug Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

National Adoption Day 2021 – Celebrating a family for every child

National Adoption Day was celebrated at the Grand Forks County courthouse Saturday, Nov. 20. Judge Lolita Hartl-Romanick finalized ten adoptions for seven families.

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.

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 Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

United Tribes class observes SCJD remote proceedings

The Criminal Evidence and Procedure class from United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck spent Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, observing the South Central Judicial District ZOOM master calendar.

Gast appointed judicial referee in ECJD

Presiding Judge John Irby, on behalf of all of the East Central Judicial District Court judges, has appointed Daniel Gast as a judicial referee and magistrate.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a part-time Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Sites honored for 23 years of service

Pixie Sites, a district court administrative assistant for Unit 1, was recognized at a retirement celebration Oct. 21.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Thompson appointed referee and magistrate in SCJD

Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick, on behalf of all of the South Central Judicial District judges, has appointed Krista Thompson as a judicial referee and magistrate.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide with the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Kringlie honored with Pioneer Award

On Sept. 9, Governor Doug Burgum presented Karen Kringlie, Director of Juvenile Court for Unit 2, the Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation.

Absey, Moen honored for distinguished service to court system

Grand Forks County Clerk of Court Rebecca Absey and Calendar Control Clerk Lisa Moen have both received 40 year service awards. They started work with the court system in September of 1981.

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

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

Job Announcement - Temporary Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

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.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer with Juvenile Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

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.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

SCJD Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an updated order requiring face coverings in courtrooms during all trials and hearings.

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.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

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

Cass County experiencing intermittent network outages

Cass County has been experiencing intermittent network outages today. Response times by phone or email will be effected. There is no ETA on when services will be restored.

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.

Domestic Violence Court records three years of service

The Grand Forks County Domestic Violence Court marks its third anniversary this month. The first court session was in August 2018.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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