Fargo Inn of Court celebrates women's right to vote

On Dec. 10, Supreme Court Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and East Central Judicial District Judge Stephannie N. Stiel participated in a program organized by the Ronald N. Davies American Inn of Court in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of women’s right to vote.

Job Announcement - Director of Technology

A job announcement for Director of Technology with the Office of State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Jensen ready to get to work as new North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice

Bismarck Tribune: "Jon Jensen likes the courtroom. That's a good trait for the new chief justice of North Dakota's Supreme Court."

State Supreme Court clerk retiring after 31 years

Bismarck Tribune: "The woman who is just the fourth clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court is retiring at the end of the year. Penny Miller took the position July 1, 1992, and has seen the office and the state's court system through many changes."

Justice Jensen elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 12 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Jon J. Jensen was chosen to replace Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle commencing Jan. 1, 2020.

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2019 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31 regardless of when the 2019 license fee was paid. Lawyers should watch their mail for the 2020 billing in the coming weeks and promptly pay the fee by check or money order.

Clerk of N.D. Supreme Court says goodbye after 31 years

KX Net: "There’s not a lot of turnover in the offices of North Dakota’s highest court. Only four people have served as Clerk of the Supreme Court since North Dakota became a state in 1889."

Justice Jensen teaches at Law Enforcement Training Center

On Dec. 6, Justice Jon J. Jensen spoke during the North Dakota Basic law enforcement course at the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center about the structure and function of the state's judicial system.