Lawyers encouraged to apply to Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program was established by the legislature in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of lawyers residing and working in rural North Dakota.

Law library adds legal treatise listing

The Law Library has added a new feature to its webpage: Treatises in the library's collection are now listed by topic. Users may contact the library to request a treatise or to get more information about a treatise.

Lawyers reminded to verify their mailing address

Lawyers are reminded to verify their mailing address on their lawyer page, which can be found on the Lawyer Search page of the North Dakota Courts website.

Court system to offer training seminars for guardians

In November and December, the court system will be offering virtual education seminars on issues of interest to guardians and attorneys. The seminars have been approved by SBAND for CLE credits.

Supreme Court resumes prior oral argument procedure

For arguments held in September 2022, the Supreme Court adopted a block argument procedure. Beginning in October 2022, the Supreme Court will resume its prior oral argument procedure.

State court administrator receives Warren E. Burger Award

On Sept. 28, longtime North Dakota State Court Administrator Sally Holewa received the Warren E. Burger Award for Excellence in Court Administration from the National Center for State Courts.

37 new lawyers admitted to N.D. bar

In a Sept. 23 ceremony at the State Capitol, 37 new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota bar.

Supreme Court chooses law clerks for 2023-2024 term

The Supreme Court has selected Orrin Burch, Haley Finch, Dixie Holland, Casey Orvedal and Charles Steinberger to serve one-year clerkships beginning Aug. 1, 2023.

July 2022 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2022 bar examination. Of the 66 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, 39 applicants achieved a passing score.

Job Announcement - Judicial Assistant to Supreme Court Justice

A job announcement for a Judicial Assistant to a Justice with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Courts to close for holiday

The Supreme Court and courts across the state will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday.

Supreme Court adopts a block argument procedure

The Supreme Court has adopted a block argument procedure starting Sept. 2. The second argument of the morning and afternoon will be called for argument immediately upon completion of the first.

Administrative rule amendments take effect Sept. 1

N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R. 51 on the mortality table for sentencing offenders and N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R. 58 on vexatious litigation have been amended effective Sept. 1.

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

A job announcement for a Technology Coordinator in Bismarck has been posted.

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

Austin Artz of Minot, Krista Christopherson of Mandan, Samantha Schmidt of Fargo, Rainey Selvig of Bismarck, and Claire Thompson of Grand Forks, all began one-year clerkships with the Supreme Court on Aug. 1.

July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began on Tuesday, July 26, with 66 applicants taking the exam.

Uniform Law Commission annual meeting begins

North Dakota commissioners are in attendance at the Uniform Law Commission's annual meeting in Philadelphia. The meeting runs through July 14.

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerks

A job announcement for five Law Clerks with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted. Applications are due July 6.

Courthouses to close for holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

Court amends conduct rules relating to attorney fees

The Supreme Court has amended the Rules of Professional Conduct to add clarifying language on fees. The amendments are effective July 1, 2022.

Courts to close for holiday

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Judicial Branch audit for biennium completed

The Office of the State Auditor has issued an Audit Report for the Biennium Ended June 30, 2021 for the Judicial Branch of the State of North Dakota.

Parenting investigator, guardian ad litem training to be held June 8-10

Registration is open for parenting investigator and guardian ad litem 18-hour certification training. A workshop will be held June 8-10 in Bismarck.