Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer III with the Juvenile Court in Dickinson has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: July 18

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two opinions: that the Dickinson School District did not have an obligation to obtain records from a private citizen organization and that an unintentional delay by the Mandan Police Department in responding to a records request was unreasonable.

New opinion: July 18

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.

Job Announcement

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

State commissioners attend Uniform Law Commission annual conference

Members of North Dakota's delegation to the Uniform Law Commission attended the annual conference July 12-18 in Anchorage, AK.

Meet the SCJD judge applicants

Jessica Binder, Justin Hager, Michael Mahoney, Paul Myerchin, Pamela Nesvig, and Marina Spahr have applied for appointment to the new South Central Judicial District. Here is some biographical information about the applicants.

Dakota Datebook: Not Guilty!

Prairie Public: "Sunday is often viewed as a day of rest, and blue laws even restricted Sunday activities and business. The origin of the term is murky. It is often said that the original morality laws in Puritan settlements were printed on blue paper, but there is no evidence to confirm that."

Pardons for minor marijuana crimes to be eligible for streamlined application process in North Dakota

G.F. Herald: "A North Dakota state panel approved a new policy meant to streamline the pardon application process for minor marijuana crimes Wednesday, July 10, which supporters hope will make it easier for previous offenders to find jobs and housing."

New opinions: July 11

The Supreme Court has posted 15 new opinions.

Court seeks comment on chambering of new South Central judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued a notice of comment on the chambering of a new district judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. Comments are due August 1.

Court seeks comment on proposed rule amendments

The Supreme Court has issued a Notice of Comment on proposed amendments to N.D.R.Civ.P. 11 and N.D.R.Crim.P. 3, 4, and 41. Comments are due August 12.

Marina Spahr Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Marina Spahr.

Justin Hager Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Justin Hager.

Jessica Binder Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Jessica Binder.

Paul Myerchin Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Paul Myerchin.

Michael Mahoney Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Michael Mahoney.

Pamela Nesvig Biographical Information

Here is some biographical information about South Central Judicial District judge applicant Pamela Nesvig.

Six lawyers apply for new SCJD judgeship

Six lawyers have submitted an application for the new South Central Judicial District judgeship: Jessica J. Binder, Justin D. Hager, Michael T. Mahoney, Paul H. Myerchin, Pamela A. Nesvig, and Marina Spahr.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Paralegal Specialist with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of North Dakota in Bismarck or Fargo has been posted.

Notice of Comment (comments due August 1, 2019)

Chambering New District Judgeship in the SCJD

Notice of Comment (comments due August 12, 2019)

Amendments to N.D.R.Civ.P. 11, N.D.R.Crim.P. 3, 4 & 41

Notice of Comment (comments due August 12, 2019)

Proposed Amendments to Rule 3, Admission to Practice Rules