ND Supreme Court
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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. -
Order of Adoption
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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. -
New opinions: April 6
The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions. -
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." -
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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. -
Order of Adoption
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New opinion: March 25
The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion. -
The Court was working, yet the courtroom was empty
Most of the lights were out Monday at the North Dakota Supreme Court - part of social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Justices conducted business nevertheless. -
North Dakota juvenile court program looks to improve
Bismarck Tribune: "One year into a new North Dakota court program, collaborators say its areas of focus have become clearer for better serving youth and families involved in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems and for reducing referrals to juvenile court." -
Update on July 2020 bar examination
The impact the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will have on the July 2020 Uniform Bar Examination in North Dakota is not certain at this time. -
North Dakota court committee considers changes to race data proposal
Bismarck Tribune: "Potential tweaks are in the works for a proposed North Dakota court rule to gather race data on criminal defendants." -
New opinions: March 19
The Supreme Court has issued 18 new opinions. -
Order of Adoption
Administrative Order 26 - Emergency Bail and Plea Procedure -
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Amend. to N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 6.1 -
Spring bar admission ceremony cancelled
With the concerns related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Supreme Court has cancelled the bar admission ceremony previously set for Friday, April 17. -
Order of Adoption
Administrative Order 25 – Coronavirus Pandemic -
Law Library closed to walk-in patrons until further notice
Effective immediately, the Law Library and Legal Self Help Center are closed to all walk-in traffic until further notice. They will continue to provide services by phone and email.