New Opinion: May 27

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerk

A job announcement for five Law Clerk positions with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: May 22, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 6 new opinions

Chief Justice Fair McEvers Delivers Commencement Address

Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers delivered the commencement address for the UND School of Law on May 9, 2026

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

Notice(s) of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Sets Passing NextGen UBE Score

The North Dakota Supreme Court adopted a passing score of 610 for the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NGUBE). North Dakota will allow motion applicants by score transfers for those achieving a score of 610 or greater on the NGUBE starting with the July 2026 administrations in other jurisdictions.

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 5, North Central Judicial District - Supreme Court No. 20260183

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.

New opinion: May 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Bismarck Adult Treatment Court celebrated 25 Years on May 5th

Treatment Court Awareness Month kicked off with the Bismarck Adult Treatment Court celebrating 25 years

Unit 1 Retreat

A Unit-wide retreat was held in Unit 1 on May 7th and 8th.

New opinions: May 7, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties and municipalities interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Justice Friese installed on Supreme Court bench

A formal investiture ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Mark A. Friese was held at the State Capitol on Friday, May 1, 2026

Bismarck High School Newcomer Students Visit North Dakota Supreme Court

A group of 15 newcomer students from Bismarck High School visited the North Dakota Supreme Court on April 23, gaining firsthand exposure to the state’s judicial system as part of their social studies coursework.

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

A notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

Court System Releases 2025 Juvenile Annual Report

The North Dakota Court System has released the 2025 Juvenile Court Annual Report

New opinions: April 22, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions.

Velva High School visits Supreme Court

The senior class of Velva High School listened to live oral arguments in Bismarck on April 20.

New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Nineteen new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 16, 2026 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

Fargo North students visit the Supreme Court

Fargo North Law and Justice students visited the Supreme Court on April 15

Notices of Comment

Notices of Comment have been issued by the Supreme Court

Notice of Consultation

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in Northeast Judicial District Judgeship No. 6, with chambers in Grafton, was posted to the Supreme Court’s public portal.

New opinions: April 9, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 7 new opinions.