State of the Judiciary Message 2008

In past years we have made printed copies of this message and attached to it the Annual Report of the Courts. Because both the State of the Judiciary and the Annual Report are readily accessible on the Supreme Court website, almost simultaneously with my appearance, we have not done so this year. The Supreme Court website address is: www.ndcourts.gov.

The Supreme Court in Cooperstown - The April 22, 2008, photos

The Supreme Court traveled to Cooperstown April 22 to meet with students and hear oral arguments in a case

The Supreme Court in Valley City - The April 21, 2008 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to Valley City April 21 to meet with students and hear oral arguments in a case

The Supreme Court at Dickinson Trinity - The Feb. 19, 2008, photos

The Supreme Court traveled to Dickinson Feb. 19 to meet with students at Trinity High School and to hear oral arguments in a case

The Supreme Court at UND - The October 2007 photos

The Supreme Court made its annual trip to the University of North Dakota School of Law from October 29-31, 2007.

State of the Judiciary Message to the Bar 2007

I am pleased to be here today to report on the State of the North Dakota Judiciary. I know your time is limited, so I will move right into my remarks.

State of the Judiciary Message 2007

This past year we have been marking the thirtieth anniversary of the amendment of the North Dakota Constitution and the changes that brought to the Judicial Branch. Thirty years ago, we had a multi-tiered county and municipal court system with overlapping jurisdiction, judges without law training, and unwritten rules of court.

The Supreme Court at UND - The October 5, 2006, photos

The Supreme Court made its annual Homecoming trip to the University of North Dakota School of Law on October 5, 2006.

State of the Judiciary Message 2006

Thirty years ago, the citizens of North Dakota voted to amend Article VI of the North Dakota Constitution. This amendment created a uniform court system and gave the Supreme Court administrative authority over the District courts and any lesser courts that may be established by law. What an act of great faith that was by the people of this state.

The Supreme Court in Garrison - The November 1, 2005, photos

A sign at Garrison High School greeted the Supreme Court on its Nov. 1 visit

The Supreme Court at UND - The September 29, 2005, photos

Justice Dan Crothers meets with students at UND on Sept. 29 at a reception for the Court

State of the Judiciary Message to the Bar 2005

As I have stated in past presentations, change is ever present and it seems almost all consuming. In a quotation by E. B. White, he said, "The only sense that is common in the long run, is the sense of change - and we all instinctively avoid it."

The Supreme Court in Beulah - The May 2, 2005, photos

Justice Carol Kapsner speaks to students at Beulah High School.

State of the Judiciary Message 2005

Over the entrance of the Yale Law School, there is a carved inscription that reads: "The law is a living growth, not a changeless code." So, in reviewing remarks from prior years, the focus has been on change.

The Supreme Court at Minot State University - The November 8, 2004 photos

Justice Carol Kapsner and Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle discuss plans for the Supreme Court's day at Minot State University

The Supreme Court at UND Law School - The October 14, 2004 photos

The Supreme Court made its annual Homecoming trip to the University of North Dakota School of Law on October 14, 2004.

The Supreme Court at NDSU - The October 13, 2004 photos

Justice William Neumann speaks to an NDSU class during the Supreme Court's Oct. 13 visit

The Supreme Court at Kenmare - The April 27, 2004 photos

Kenmare Public School shows its patriotism towards the nation and the state

Notice of Comment

Proposed Amendments to Rule 16, North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure

Notice of Consultation

In the Matter of the Judicial Vacancy in District Judgeship No. 4, with Chambers in Fargo, North Dakota, East Central Judicial District

Notice of Consultation

Supreme Court No. 20030326 Notice of Consultation in the Matter of the Judicial Vacancy in District Judgeship No. 1, with Chambers in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Northeast Central Judicial District

Order of Adoption

Amendments to the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct

Notice of Comment

Proposed Amendments to Commentary to Canon 4G, Code of Judicial Conduct