Job Announcement - Account Technician

A job announcement for an Account Technician in the State Court Finance Department in Bismarck has been posted.

Court chooses law clerks for 2021-2022 term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court for the 2021-2022 term beginning August 1, 2021: Joseph Hackman, Tatiana Hamilton, Jordan Stroh, Ashley Vander Wal, and Katie Winbauer.

Supreme experience

For many North Dakotans, the chance to hear oral arguments being made before the North Dakota Supreme Court, then chat with the justices about their work, would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Supreme Court to virtually visit UND School of Law

The Supreme Court will virtually visit the UND School of Law on Oct. 28-29 to hear an oral argument, judge the finals of the moot court competition, and meet with classes and student organizations.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Network Analyst

A job announcement for a Network Analyst with the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Court system to offer education on mental health and the elderly

The state court system is pleased to announce three upcoming training sessions related to assisting vulnerable adults. All three sessions are via Zoom and require advance registration at no cost.

Court considering rule amendments related to unsworn declarations

The Supreme Court is seeking comment on wide-ranging amendments to the rules of procedure consistent with the Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act. Comments are due Nov. 6.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Bismarck has been posted.

Dockter receives excellence award from governor

Kim Dockter, education and special projects coordinator with the Supreme Court, has been honored for her work in educating, supporting and empowering a successful transition to a remote environment for the state's courts and ensuring continuity for the state’s justice system.

Municipal court judge training moves to online format

Training for municipal court judges in North Dakota is taking a new direction this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead of the Fall 6-hour training held annually in Bismarck, the judges will have the opportunity to attend a series of online events.

Attorney admission ceremony held virtually

For the first time in history, the North Dakota Supreme Court held its attorney admission ceremony virtually. The ceremony took place Sept. 18.

Online training expands judicial branch learning opportunities

When the court began transitioning judges and staff to a remote work environment in mid-March, the Education Department launched Live After Lunch, a new series of online learning for all judicial branch employees.

Former Clerk of the Supreme Court receives Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal

Penny Miller, Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1992 to 2019, has been awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal by the North Dakota State Bar Association.

Supreme Court recognizes Reliable Electronic Means Working Group for exceptional efforts

The onset of COVID-19 related closures in March of this year led to the creation of the Reliable Electronic Means Working Group in an effort to find new and effective ways to conduct high-volume remote court proceedings.

Supreme Court postpones Justices Teaching Institute, promotes Court Connections

The Supreme Court has postponed its Justices Teaching Institute until October 2021. The North Dakota Judicial Branch offers other outreach to schools through Court Connections.

Court seeks non-attorney members for Judicial Conduct Commission

The North Dakota Supreme Court is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Judicial Conduct Commission. Both positions are for “citizen” members and cannot be filled by judges, retired judges or lawyers.

North Dakota Supreme Court justice recovering from COVID-19: 'Be careful and stay safe'

Bismarck Tribune: "North Dakota's longest-serving Supreme Court justice could be released this week from the hospital while still recovering from COVID-19."

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who began their one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court on Aug. 3: Logan Carpenter, Alexandra Carthew, Erica Skogen Hovey, Matthew Keller, and Katelyn Krabbenhoft.

Supreme Court to live-stream oral arguments on August 4, 2020

The North Dakota Supreme Court will live-stream video of oral arguments on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 on its YouTube channel.

July bar exam complete

The North Dakota bar examination began in Bismarck on Tuesday, July 28, with 58 applicants taking the exam. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 42 were graduates from the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam ended Wednesday.

Job Announcement - Temporary Data Analyst

A job announcement for a Temporary Data Analyst with the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Remote proceedings by electronic means a useful tool

Since mid-March 2020, the Supreme Court has enacted eight administrative orders aimed at providing guidelines for court operations during the coronavirus pandemic. Most of these orders have language authorizing or recommending the use of reliable electronic means for court proceedings.