Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Job Announcement: Judicial Support Specialist-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Bismarck

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.

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.

New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Forty new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on September 26, 2025 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

New opinions: September 25, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.

Photos from the Retirement Celebration for Judge Donovan Foughty

A retirement celebration for Judge Donovan Foughty was recently held on September 23, 2025 in Devils Lake

Job Announcement: Adult Criminal Court Public Defender

A job announcement for an Adult Criminal Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

New opinion: September 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Northeast Judicial Applicants to be Considered for Judicial Appointment

In response to a judicial opening in the Northeast Judicial District created by the retirement of Judge Donovan J. Foughty, four attorneys have submitted an application for consideration by the Judicial Nominating Committee.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney - Williams County

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Williams County has been posted.

Notice of Comment

A notice of comment has been issued by the Supreme Court

Vivian Berg - Sept. 13 2025

Former North Dakota Disciplinary Counsel Vivian Berg died on September 13, 2025.

NECJD attends UND Criminal Justice Career Fair

Court System Professionals connects with Students at the UND Criminal Justice Career Fair

Job Announcement: Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for the position of Investigative Counsel for the N.D. Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

Flasher High School Students Visit Court

The Flasher High School Business Law class observed an oral argument on September 17.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court located in Williston has been posted.

UND to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, UND will again host events on campus throughout the day commemorating Constitution Day — a federal observance honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

Job Announcement - Legislative Council Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Legislative Council Staff Attorney located in Bismarck has been posted.

Notices of Comment

Notices of comment have been issued by the Supreme Court

New opinion: September 11

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

J. Philip "Phil" Johnson 1938-2025

J. Philip “Phil” Johnson (1938-2025) passed away peacefully on September 5 in Fargo, ND. In perhaps his most impressive career accomplishment, he was appointed by two state governors to finish two unfilled terms as a Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

July 2025 Bar Examination Results Released

The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the July 2025 bar examination.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant - Juvenile Court

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant for Juvenile Court, located in Fargo, has been posted.