Notice of Comment/Hearing

Adoption of Rule

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 and 5.1

Fargo Inn of Court celebrates women's right to vote

On Dec. 10, Supreme Court Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and East Central Judicial District Judge Stephannie N. Stiel participated in a program organized by the Ronald N. Davies American Inn of Court in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of women’s right to vote.

Job Announcement - Director of Technology

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

Gavel passes to Chief Justice Jensen

The passing of the gavel ceremony from former Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle to Chief Justice Jon Jensen took place Jan. 6. Chief Justice Jensen was chosen Dec. 12 to replace Justice VandeWalle and he assumed his new duties on Jan. 1.

Jensen ready to get to work as new North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice

Bismarck Tribune: "Jon Jensen likes the courtroom. That's a good trait for the new chief justice of North Dakota's Supreme Court."

Passing of the gavel ceremony set for Jan. 6

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle to incoming Chief Justice Jon Jensen will occur at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Bismarck.

Order of Adoption

Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 33

Order of Adoption

Amendments to N.D.R.App.P. 14

State Supreme Court clerk retiring after 31 years

Bismarck Tribune: "The woman who is just the fourth clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court is retiring at the end of the year. Penny Miller took the position July 1, 1992, and has seen the office and the state's court system through many changes."

New opinion: Dec. 20

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 7, South Central Judicial District (consol. 20190371)

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 6, South Central Judicial District (consol. 20190346)

New opinions: Dec. 18

The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

Retirement celebration set for Penny Miller

A retirement celebration to honor longtime Clerk of the Supreme Court Penny Miller will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 in Memorial Hall at the State Capitol in Bismarck.

Justice Jensen elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 12 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Jon J. Jensen was chosen to replace Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle commencing Jan. 1, 2020.

New opinion: Dec. 17

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2019 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31 regardless of when the 2019 license fee was paid. Lawyers should watch their mail for the 2020 billing in the coming weeks and promptly pay the fee by check or money order.

New opinions: Dec. 12

The Supreme Court has issued 20 new opinions.

Clerk of N.D. Supreme Court says goodbye after 31 years

KX Net: "There’s not a lot of turnover in the offices of North Dakota’s highest court. Only four people have served as Clerk of the Supreme Court since North Dakota became a state in 1889."

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 5, East Central Judicial District

Justice Jensen teaches at Law Enforcement Training Center

On Dec. 6, Justice Jon J. Jensen spoke during the North Dakota Basic law enforcement course at the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center about the structure and function of the state's judicial system.

New opinions: Nov. 25-26

The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions.