Family law mediator applications now being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program in the following judicial districts: East Central, Northwest, and South Central.

Court statement on proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order 33 - Emergency Jury Selection Plan

On June 3, the Supreme Court issued a notice providing an opportunity for public comment on recommendations for a jury selection plan to be used upon resuming jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 North Dakota court filings down

Bismarck Tribune: "District court filings in North Dakota fell more than 6% from 2018 to 2019. The judicial district encompassing Burleigh and Morton counties remained the busiest in the state."

Court to livestream Tuesday argument

The North Dakota Supreme Court announced it will live-stream the oral argument in State v. Helm on Tuesday morning, June 16 at 10:45 am. The live webcast will be conducted on a trial basis as part of the Court’s outreach programs for North Dakota schools.

Supreme Court Law Library remodeling begins after 67,000 books culled

Bismarck Tribune: "Staff of the North Dakota Supreme Court Law Library have been discarding more than 67,000 books over the span of more than a year."

Parents finding success with expedited mediation

In recognition of the concerns about parenting time arrangements during the pandemic, the North Dakota Court System launched an expedited parenting time mediation program on April 1 to assist parties in quickly resolving parenting time issues in an informal and inexpensive manner.

Supreme Court seeks law clerk applicants for 2021-2022 term

The Supreme Court is seeking applications from second year law students for five law clerk positions for the 2021-2022 term. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, July 13, 2020.

North Dakota court committee proposes pandemic jury selection plan

Bismarck Tribune: "The North Dakota Supreme Court's Jury Standards Committee has proposed several procedures for resuming jury trials amid the coronavirus pandemic."

Service Beyond Measure

UND Alumni Magazine: "Justice Gerald VandeWalle is the longest-serving Chief Justice of any state Supreme Court in the nation. Now, at age 86, he has stepped down as Chief – but continues to serve the Court."

Looking Ahead: Expanded in-person hearings and the Judicial Branch budget

Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen provides details about returning to in-person court proceedings and the budget process for the Judicial Branch.

Clerk of Court Conference cancelled

The Clerk of Court Conference, which had been scheduled for May 13-14, has been cancelled.

Shelves coming down at state law library

The end of an era came on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 when the last of the books were pulled from the North Dakota State Law Library and most of the shelving came down.

Supreme Court amends emergency order on evictions

The Supreme Court has amended Administrative Order 27 to remove the provision suspending eviction hearings except for good cause. The amendment continues the extension of the deadline to hold a hearing from 15 days to 45 days, and the authorization for the use of reliable electronic means to hold hearings and exchange evidence.

Court amends pandemic emergency orders

The Supreme Court has amended Administrative Order 25, the pandemic emergency order, and Administrative Order 26, the emergency order for bail and plea proceedings.

Court responds to concerns about parenting time arrangements

Recognizing growing concerns about parenting time arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court launched a new expedited parenting time mediation program on April 1.

Board of Law Examiners posts update on July 2020 bar examination

The State Board of Law Examiners posted new information regarding the July 2020 Bar Examination.

Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

A job announcement for Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Court offers new guardianship course

The Supreme Court has launched an all new adult guardianship course intended for new guardians and people who are thinking about becoming guardians.

February 2020 bar exam results released

The State Board of Law Examiners met April 2 to review applications and make recommendations for the admission to practice law in North Dakota based on the results of the February 2020 state bar exam.

Justice goes digital at the North Dakota Supreme Court

KX News: "In what is likely a first, the North Dakota Supreme Court March 23 heard oral arguments over the internet, meeting together in digital space through an online meeting application."

Public access to court proceedings and court documents

The Supreme Court recognizes a continued need to allow members of the public access to court proceedings and case documents despite the current restrictions on physical access to courthouses and the method in which a court hearing is being held. Here are details about how to gain access to court proceedings and documents.

The Court was working, yet the courtroom was empty

Most of the lights were out Monday at the North Dakota Supreme Court - part of social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Justices conducted business nevertheless.

North Dakota juvenile court program looks to improve

Bismarck Tribune: "One year into a new North Dakota court program, collaborators say its areas of focus have become clearer for better serving youth and families involved in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems and for reducing referrals to juvenile court."