North Dakota Courts website updated with Accessibility Tool

The North Dakota Court System website has been updated recently with a tool to help individuals with accessibility needs.

Judicial Nominating Committee Forwards Six Names to Gov. Armstrong for Supreme Court Vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee forwards six names to Governor Kelly Armstrong for the vacancy on the Supreme Court

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants visited the Supreme Court on Jan. 14

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants learned about the North Dakota Supreme Court on January 14 during a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

Be Aware of Jury Scams

State law enforcement offices are warning the public of an uptick in jury duty scam calls.

Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Twelve judges and attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the North Dakota Supreme Court to fill the vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Justice McEvers elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 10 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was chosen to replace Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen commencing Jan. 1, 2026.

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.

Kelly Hutton Presents at International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai

Kelly Hutton, serving as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM), recently represented the organization on the international stage at the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the North Dakota Supreme Court, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Underwood High School Students Observe Court

Underwood High School students observe court and visit with Justices

Bismarck Students Learn about Legal Careers

Students from Legacy and Bismarck High School visited with Supreme Court Law Clerks and the Attorney General's office

Interest rate set for 2026 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2026 at 10.00%.

Justice Crothers Announces Retirement

Justice Daniel J. Crothers has notified Governor Armstrong of his retirement from the Supreme Court effective February 28, 2026. He has served on the Court since 2005.

Justices Announce Candidacy for Chief Justice Position

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and Justice Jerod Tufte have announced their candidacy for the position of chief Justice.

North Dakota Appellate Case System Update

The North Dakota Appellate Case System public portal has been updated. Multi-factor authentication requests will now be delivered to the user’s registered email address rather than to a phone number.

Chief Justice Jensen will not seek re-election as Chief Justice.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen will not seek re-election as Chief Justice for the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Lawyers reminded to verify their contact information

Fully-licensed attorneys are encouraged to check your contact information listed in the Lawyers directory for accuracy.

Supreme Court names law clerks for 2026-2027 term

The Supreme Court has selected five people to serve a one-year clerkship beginning Aug. 1, 2026. They are: John Banks, Darian Coghlan, Madelyn Nelson, James Nicolai, and John Sanden.

Flasher High School Students Visit Court

The Flasher High School Business Law class observed an oral argument on September 17.

July 2025 Bar Examination Results Released

The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the July 2025 bar examination.

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 August 1: Alexander Hook, Peter Liffrig, Jim Nicolai, Haakan Thorsgard, and Katie Snyder.

Application deadline extended for Justices Teaching Institute

The deadline for application to the 2025 Justices Teaching Institute, The North Dakota Court System: From Trial to Appeal, is extended to Aug. 15.

2025 North Dakota Governor School Visits Court

The 2025 North Dakota Governor School brought 39 students to the state supreme court to learn about the work of the state court system and the many careers available within the court system.