General News
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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.