Kinnischtzke to serve as staff attorney with Court

Erica M. Kinnischtzke has been hired by the Supreme Court as a staff attorney. She replaces Dawn Hinkley, who has taken a position in St. Paul, Minn., after 17 years with the Court.

Courthouses closed for President's Day

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Feb 20, for the President's Day holiday.

Courthouses closed for Martin Luther King Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

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

Law library a resource for legislative history

The Supreme Court Law Library has access to legislative histories from the 67th Legislative Assembly Special Session (2021) back to the 36th Legislative Assembly (1959).

Governor appoints Judge Bahr to Supreme Court

Gov. Doug Burgum on Jan. 9 announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Bahr to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective Feb. 1.

2023 State of the Judiciary address

On Jan. 3, 2023, North Dakota Chief Justice Jon Jensen presented the State of the Judiciary Address to the Legislative Assembly.

Courthouses closed for New Year's holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year's holiday.

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2022 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, 2022, regardless of when the 2022 license fee was paid.

Courthouses closed for Christmas holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses around the state will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, for Christmas. In addition, the courthouses in Barnes, Emmons, Foster, McKenzie, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Sargent and Traill counties will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 23, while courthouses in Adams, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Dickey, Dunn, Eddy, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Richland, Sheridan, Sioux, Stark, Steele, Towner and Wells counties will be closed all day Dec. 23.

Judicial Nominating Committee names finalists for Supreme Court vacancy

Two judges and an attorney have been named as finalists to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. They are South Central Judicial District Judge Doug Bahr, North Central Judicial District Judge Stacy Louser and Assistant United States Attorney Jake Rodenbiker.

Interest rate set for 2023 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2023 at 10 percent.

Former chief deputy clerk to head California appeals court office

Colette Bruggman, who served 17 years with the Supreme Court's clerk office, has been appointed clerk/executive officer of the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Judges Doug Bahr, Daniel El-Dweek and Stacy Louser and attorneys David Hagler, Kiara Kraus-Parr, Angela Elsperger Lord and Jake Rodenbiker have applied for the Supreme Court vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Gerald VandeWalle.

Pro hac vice fee payment reminder

Under Admission to Practice Rule 3, attorneys continuing to appear pro hac vice in 2023 in a North Dakota state court proceeding for which they have already filed a motion for pro hac vice admission are required to pay a fee of $380 by Jan. 1, 2023.

Changes to reliable electronic means rule effective Dec. 1

Amendments to N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R. 52 on reliable electronic means proceedings took effect on Dec. 1.

Notice of Supreme Court vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Gov. Doug Burgum convening the committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill the seat on the Supreme Court as a result of the retirement of Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle. Applications are due Friday, Dec.2.

Supreme Court dedicates conference room to Justice Levine

In a ceremony on Nov. 21, the justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court dedicated a conference room in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Beryl Levine.

Justice VandeWalle announces retirement

Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle has notified Governor Burgum of his retirement from the Supreme Court effective January 31, 2023. He has served on the Court since 1978.

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

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

Supreme Court to dedicate conference room to Justice Levine

On Monday, Nov. 21, the Supreme Court will name a conference room in honor of Justice Beryl J. Levine, the first woman to serve on the Court. The ceremony will be held in the Ralph J. Erickstad Courtroom beginning at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.

Courthouses closed for Veterans' Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans' Day.