ND Court System Releases 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report

The 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted

Notice of Adoption of or Amendment to Rules

Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

New Opinions: May 2

The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions.

New Opinion: April 26th

The Supreme Court posted one new opinion on April 26th.

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8 has been posted.

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8, with chambers in Fargo, has been posted.

UTTC Criminal Justice Students Observe Supreme Court Arguments

Instructor Mark Turner and students from the Criminal Justice class at the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, observed a Supreme Court oral argument followed by a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

New Opinions: April 19

The Supreme Court issued 6 new opinions on April 19.

New Opinion: April 18

The Supreme Court posted 1 new opinion on April 18th.

New lawyers admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Sixteen new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 18, 2024 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

North Dakota Appellate Case System notification system update

The public portal notification in the North Dakota Appellate Case System received an update April 18.

Director of Admissions awarded WDALA Legacy Award

Laurie Guenther, Director of Admissions for the State Board of Law Examiners, was awarded the Legacy Award.

The Supreme Court at Fargo South High School - The April 11, 2024 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to Fargo South High School April 11 to hear arguments in a case and to visit with students.

The Supreme Court at NDSU - The April 11, 2024 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to NDSU in Fargo April 11 to hear oral arguments in a case and to visit with students.

February 2024 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the February 2024 bar examination. Of the 28 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 17 applicants achieved a passing score.

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visit the Supreme Court

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visited the Supreme Court to listen to live oral arguments and visit with Justices.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 3, 12, 25, 31 and Adoption of Appendix B

New Opinions: April 4

The Supreme Court posted 17 new opinions on April 4th.

Job Announcement - Director of Juvenile Services

A job announcement for Director of Juvenile Services in Fargo has been posted

Registration Reminder - Supreme Court E-filing

The public portal of the North Dakota Appellate Case System is now live, effective April 8. Attorneys are required to e-file and self-represented parties are encouraged to file.

Instructions on using the new Supreme Court public portal

Supreme Court posts instructions on its website regarding using the new public portal

ND Court System Releases 2023 Annual Report

The 2023 annual report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.

Horizon Middle School students explore court careers

Students from Horizon Middle School in Bismarck stopped at the supreme court to learn about careers in the North Dakota court system.

Sunrise Elementary School students visit the Supreme Court

Students from Sunrise Elementary School in Bismarck visited the Supreme Court and Justice McEvers and Justice Bahr

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.App.R. 32 and N.D.R.Ct. 11.8

New Opinions: March 18

The Supreme Court posted 5 new opinions on March 18th.

Order of Adoption - 20240057

A new Order of Adoption has been posted in Supreme Court Docket No. 20240057

Registration and training for new appellate e-filing system

Registration and Training for new appellate public access, e-filing, and docket system

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 3, 12, 25, 31 and Appendix B

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 3, SCJD

New Opinions: March 7

The Supreme Court posted 9 new opinions on March 7th.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 8, ECJD

New Opinions: Feb. 22

The Supreme Court posted seven opinions on February 22

Supreme Court nearing completion of new public access, e-filing, and docket system

The Supreme Court is nearing completion of a new public access, e-filing, and docket system, which will replace the current docket system, which was created in the 1990s

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 35

New Opinion: Feb. 9

The Supreme Court posted 1 opinion on February 9th.

New Opinions: Feb. 8

The Supreme Court posted 13 opinions on February 8th.

Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training Scheduled

Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training moving online for 2024.

New Opinions: Jan. 22

The Supreme Court posted 7 opinions on January 22nd.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 3, SCJD

Harvey High School students visit the Supreme Court

Students from Harvey High School visit the Supreme Court to listen to live oral arguments and visit with Justices.

Courthouses closed for Martin Luther King Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

New Opinions: Jan. 10

The Supreme Court posted 7 opinions on January 10th.

New Opinions: Dec. 28

The Supreme Court posted 8 opinions on December 28th.

New Opinions: Dec. 15

The Supreme Court posted 12 opinions on December 15th.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Bismarck has been posted.

Interest rate set for 2024 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2024 at 11.5 percent.

New Opinions: Dec. 1

The Supreme Court posted 5 new opinions on December 1st.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a short-term Staff Attorney with the State Court Administrator's Office has been posted.

Online Lawyer license renewal available

Online Lawyer license renewal available starting November 15, 2023

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R.

New Opinions: Nov. 24

The Supreme Court posted 12 new opinions on November 24th.

Order of Adoption

Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 7

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., App. P., Ct., Admin. R.

New Opinions: Nov. 9

The Supreme Court posted 7 new opinions on November 9th.

Courthouses to close for Veterans Day holiday

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Friday, November 10, for the Veterans Day holiday.

Lawyers reminded to verify their e-mail address

As the Board moves to an online license renewal process for 2024, it is important the Board has a current e-mail address by which to contact lawyers.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, NECJD

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties, municipalities and attorneys interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The Oct. 23, 2023 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to the UND School of Law Oct. 23, 2023 to hear arguments, judge the Moot Court competition and to visit with students. Here are the photos.

UND School of Law honors retired Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle with courtroom rededication

UND School of Law honors retired Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle with courtroom rededication on Oct. 23, 2023.

Supreme Court visit to Griggs County Schools - Oct. 24, 2023

The North Dakota state Supreme Court visited Griggs County schools on October 24, 2023 to hear a case.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., App. P., Ct., Admin. R.

Order of Adoption

Amend. North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure 18 and 19

North Dakota Court computer systems unavailable due to planned maintenance on Friday evening, Oct. 27th starting at 6:30 pm Central Time

North Dakota Court computer systems will be unavailable due to planned maintenance on Friday, October 27th starting at 6:30 pm Central Time for approximately two hours.

New Opinions: Oct. 26

The Supreme Court posted 8 new opinions on October 26th.

Justices lead professional development for social studies teachers

Justices lead professional development for social studies teachers October 19-20 in Bismarck.

Court system to offer training seminars for guardians

We are happy to announce five upcoming virtual education seminars that may of interest to people that work with vulnerable adults. Participants must register for each session separately for attendance tracking.

New Opinions: Oct. 11

The Supreme Court has issued six new opinions on October 11.

UND Gerald W. VandeWalle Courtroom Reopening Ceremony Oct. 23

The UND School of Law is hosting a reopening ceremony for the Gerald W. VandeWalle Courtroom on Monday October 23, 2023 in Grand Forks.

Warning of Fraudulent Financial Charges

The Court has been made aware of a scam involving fraudulent charges to individual’s financial accounts that purport to be charges for e-filing with the North Dakota Court System.

New lawyers admitted to the bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Thirty-one new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota bar during a ceremony on September 29 in the Russel Reid Auditorium at the North Dakota Heritage Center.

New Opinion: Oct. 2

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion on October 2.

New Opinions: September 28

The Supreme Court has posted 19 new opinions on September 28.

North Dakota removes mental health, addiction question from bar application

The State Board of Law Examiners eliminated the condition or impairment question related to mental health and addiction from the bar application – which was question number 30.

Court chooses law clerks for 2024-2025 term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court beginning August 1, 2024: Jack Blotsky, Gabrielle Frawley, Danielle Middleton, Taylor Schmidt, and McKenna Weisenburger.

Court issues order on vacancy in SEJD judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining Judgeship No. 1 at Jamestown in the Southeast Judicial District.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 1, SEJD

New Opinion: September 18

The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on September 18th.

New Opinions: September 14

The Supreme Court posted 6 new opinions on September 14th.

National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) Presents the Karen Thorson Award

National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) presents the Karen Thorson Award to Lee Ann Barnhardt at annual conference.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, NECJD

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

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

New Opinions: August 17

The Supreme Court has issued thirteen new opinions.

New Opinions: August 2

The Supreme Court has issued ten new opinions.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 1, SEJD

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: Casey Orvedal, Haley Finch, Charles Steinberger, Dixie Holland, and Orrin Burch.

Statutory amendments, new rule deal with defendant competency

Amendments to section 12.1-04-08 of the North Dakota Century Code will take effect on Aug. 1, 2023. These amendments relate to defendants who lack fitness to proceed.

New opinions: July 19

The Supreme Court has issued eleven new opinions.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D.R.Ct. 8.15

Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 41.1

Order of Adoption

Amend. North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure 18 and 19

New opinions: July 7

The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions.

Job Announcement - Program Manager

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

Courthouses to close for Independence Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. Courthouses in Barnes, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Cavalier, Dunn, Golden Valley, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Slope, Traill, Ward, and Wells counties will also be closed Monday, July 3.

Long-time staff attorney to retire

Mike Hagburg, who has served as a staff attorney to the state court administrator’s office for 22 years, has announced his retirement effective June 30.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 41.1

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerks

A job announcement for five Law Clerks with the Supreme Court in Bismarck for the 2024-2025 term has been posted.