North Dakota
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Courts close across state Oct. 10 due to weather
The Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Grant, Logan, McIntosh, Pembina, Rolette, Towner and Wells County courthouses are closed today as is the Kidder County Clerk of Court's Office. Court proceedings today at the Mountrail County Courthouse in Stanley have been canceled in anticipation of poor weather. -
Justice Jensen, Judge Louser visit Minot High School
Judge Stacy Louser and Justice Jon Jensen recently visited Minot High School at the invitation of Chauncy Hendershot, the Advanced Placement Government & Politics teacher. -
Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants celebrates 35th Anniversary
The Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary. WDALA presented its Legacy Award to Penny Miller, Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court; Judith Howard, Minot attorney; Lori Hauge, court reporter; and Vicki Kunz, founding member of WDALA. -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for Attorney III with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted. -
Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney
A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bismarck has been posted. -
Court reporter Martinson honored for 40 years service
Judge Mike Hurly presented court reporter Deb Martinson with a 40 Year Service Award at the Pierce County Courthouse in Rugby on Sept. 30. -
Judge with running program wins inaugural GameChanger Award
Bismarck Tribune: "South Central District Judge David Reich got tired of seeing the same faces in his courtroom, so he started a running program to help keep addicts from relapsing." -
SCJD to present free CLE program on criminal law practice
The South Central Judicial District will offer a free continuing legal education program in October geared to attorneys practicing criminal law. The program is titled "Courtroom Criminal Basics" and two-hour sessions will be held beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29. -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with Legal Services of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for an Attorney II with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted. -
Notice of Comment/Hearing
Proposed Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 59 -
Supreme Court opinions: Oct. 3
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions. -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office has been posted. -
UND School of Law sets schedule for Homecoming 2019
The UND School of Law is hosting a CLE program (with ethics credits), an awards luncheon, a parade watch party and an all-school reunion and open house during Homecoming 2019 on Oct. 4-5. -
Dale W. Moench 1940-2019
Longtime attorney Dale W. Moench died Oct. 1. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1966. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo. -
Legal assistants honor Miller with Legacy Award
Penny Miller, Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court, has received the Legacy Award from the Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants. The Legacy Award is presented to those who have shown commitment to advancing the paralegal profession with dedication and distinction. -
North Dakota pretrial services pilot project moves ahead
Bismarck Tribune: "Three judicial districts, including the one encompassing Burleigh and Morton counties, have been named pilot sites for a state project to keep indigent or less-serious offenders out of jail before trial." -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the Supreme Court Central Legal Staff in Bismarck has been posted. -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for an Attorney for Legal Services of North Dakota with the Medical Legal Partnership in Fargo has been posted. -
Notice of Comment/Hearing (comments due October 30, 2019)
Prop. Amend. N.D.R. Civ.P, Crim.P., App.P., Evidence, Sup.Ct. Admin.R. -
Court seeks comment on proposed procedural rule amendments
The Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and the Supreme Court Administrative Rules. Comments are due Oct. 30. -
Remote public access approved for ND court records in 'major sea change'
Bismarck Tribune: "Remote, electronic access will soon be available for North Dakota court system records. The state Supreme Court on Wednesday adopted a rule governing public access to court documents." -
Job Announcement
A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Bismarck has been posted. -
North Dakota chief justice won't seek another term at the helm, but will stay on state's high court
G.F. Herald: "The chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court said Thursday, Sept. 26, that he won't seek reappointment to the post he's held since 1993 but will stay on the court for the 'immediate future.'" -
David DeMars 1941-2019
Longtime Fargo attorney David DeMars died Sept. 21. He was a 1965 UND School of Law graduate. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes, Minn.