Calculated risks: How corrections officials manage North Dakota’s criminals

West Fargo Pioneer: "The Parole Board’s January meeting is in a second-floor conference room with fresh carpet and dark wood in the North Dakota State Penitentiary — up the stairs and down a side hallway from double metal doors and tight security."

Miller announces retirement as Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court

Penny Miller advised the Justices in July that she will be retiring as Clerk of the Supreme Court at the end of the year. Miller has served as Clerk of the Supreme Court for the State of North Dakota since July 1, 1992. She is the fourth clerk in the history of the state.

Criminal charges are no longer an option for kids under ten

Valley News Live: "'I have a teaching degree - and then I went to law school,' says Karen Kringlie, the Director of Juvenile Court for the East central and Southeast Judicial Districts. 'And so it was kind of a natural fit.' Kringlie says when it comes to young children – they’re better off getting connected with community services instead of court dates."

New opinions: Aug. 1

The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions.

Wells County clerk's office to be closed Friday

The Wells County Clerk of Court's office will be closed Friday. Aug. 2.

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who began their one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court on August 1: Katie Carpenter, Cassandra Frederickson, Alexander Hunt, Nicholas Samuelson, and Nick Surma.

More legal resources needed for North Dakotans' disputes

Public News Service: "One section of the North Dakota court system website that gets a lot of visitors is the Legal Self Help Center, but North Dakotans who choose to represent themselves in civil matters may need more resources than the state and nonprofit organizations can offer."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Attorney II (Public Defender) with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted.

New opinion: July 31

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.

A look at new laws taking effect Thursday in North Dakota

Wahpeton Daily News: "North Dakota lawmakers approved hundreds of bills during their biennial legislative session earlier this year, but many of the policy changes have yet to be implemented. That will change Thursday, Aug. 1, when an array of bills will take effect."

New opinions: July 30

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

July bar examination underway

The North Dakota Bar Exam began Tuesday, July 30, with 82 applicants, 67 of whom are University of North Dakota School of Law graduates, sitting for the exam. This is an increase from last year, and the highest number of July examinees since 2013. The exam ends Wednesday, July 31.

Judicial Nominating Committee names finalists for SCJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District: Jessica J. Binder, Hazen; Paul H. Myerchin, Bismarck; and Pamela A. Nesvig, Bismarck.

Big Muddy Bar Association hosts The Banquet

The Big Muddy Bar Association hosted The Banquet on July 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Volunteers served about 400 meals of pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, watermelon and ice cream bars.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Hutton named to board of national court management group

Unit 1 Assistant Court Administrator Kelly Hutton was sworn in as a member of the National Association for Court Management's Board of Directors on July 25.

Jack D. Paul 1927-2019

UND School of Law graduate Jack D. Paul, 92, died July 22. He worked at the North Dakota State Penitentiary as a counselor and Director of Programs. His funeral is at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29, at DaWise Perry Funeral Services in Mandan.

Women’s prison still at capacity

KX News: "Dakota Women’s Correction, the state’s women’s prison in New England, is at capacity. So what does this means for county jails that have to pick up inmates, now being turned away?"

UND to hold reception to welcome new law dean McGinniss

The University of North Dakota School of Law will hold a welcome program and reception with new Dean Michael McGinniss on August 23.

Dakota Datebook: Judge John Sad

Prairie Public: "Norwegians make up one of the larger ethnic groups in North Dakota, with almost 1 in 3 boasting Norwegian heritage as of 2009. That’s the highest percentage in the country. This is no surprise, as Norwegians have been immigrating to North Dakota since the late 1800s."

Flags at half-staff Tuesday to honor late Supreme Court justice

Bismarck Tribune: "Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the U.S. and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Tuesday to honor retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Contract Attorney with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the Northeast Central Judicial District has been posted.

LaMoure County clerk’s office closed Monday

The LaMoure County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed on Monday, July 22.