Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Grand Forks has been posted.

New opinions: March 3

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Department of Health and Human Services has been posted.

Court system releases 2022 annual report

The 2022 annual report for the state court system has been posted.

Dakota Datebook: Justice Beryl Levine

Prairie Public: "Four women have served on the North Dakota Supreme Court. The first was Beryl Levine, appointed by Governor George Sinner in 1985."

Helen Hamilton Day celebration to be held today

The UND Law Women’s Caucus will hold their annual Helen Hamilton Day celebration on Friday, March 3.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Presenting Attorney

A job announcement for a Juvenile Presenting Attorney with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Public Defender

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Public Defender with the Spirit Lake Tribal Court in Fort Totten has been posted.

Courthouses closed due to weather

The courthouses in Barnes, Billings, Burleigh, Dickey, Foster, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Oliver, Ransom, Richland and Sargent counties will be closed today, March 1, due to weather.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 28

Rule amendments effective March 1

Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Procedure, Evidence and the Administrative Rules take effect March 1.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Justice Bahr installed on Supreme Court bench

A formal investiture ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Doug Bahr was held at the State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 27.

Steele County clerk's office to be closed March 1-6

The Steele County Clerk of Court and Recorder's office will be closed March 1-6. All e-recordings and court filings will continue to be accepted during this period.

Justice Bahr investiture to be held today

The formal investiture of Justice Doug Bahr to the Supreme Court will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the State Capitol in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williams County State’s Attorney's office in Williston has been posted.

New opinion: Feb. 23

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

County courthouses closed, opening late due to weather

The courthouses in Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, and Traill counties will be closed today, Feb. 23. Barnes County will open at 10 a.m.

Sargent County closing early today

Sargent County is closing at 1:30 p.m. today, Feb. 22, due to weather.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee has decided to extend the deadline for applications to fill Judgeship No. 2 in the South Central Judicial District, which is vacant because of the appointment of Justice Douglas Bahr to the Supreme Court. Applications are now due March 6.

Kinnischtzke to serve as staff attorney with Court

Erica M. Kinnischtzke has been hired by the Supreme Court as a staff attorney. She replaces Dawn Hinkley, who has taken a position in St. Paul, Minn., after 17 years with the Court.

Judge Cleveland investiture to be held March 10

An investiture ceremony for East Central Judicial District Judge Constance L. Cleveland will be held March 10 in Fargo.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

A job announcement for three Attorney Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement - Contractor Attorneys

A job announcement for Contractor Attorneys with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the East Central Judicial District has been posted.

Grael Gannon 1934-2023

Longtime Bismarck educator Grael Gannon died Feb. 8. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1981. A memorial service is planned for this summer.

Courthouses closed for President's Day

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Feb 20, for the President's Day holiday.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Law Clerk with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

New opinions: Feb. 16

The Supreme Court has issued 20 new opinions.

County courthouses opening late due to weather

The Cavalier and Rolette County courthouses will open at 10 a.m. today. The Richland and Sargent County courthouses will open at noon.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Court retains SCJD judgeship in Bismarck

The Supreme Court has issued an opinion retaining South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 2 in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2023 schedule, seeks members

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the City of Minot has been posted.

Raymond Cross 1948-2023

Attorney Raymond Cross died Jan. 24 at his home in Tucson, Ariz. Born in Elbowoods on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, he graduated from Yale Law School in 1973. In the 1980s, he represented the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation in its lawsuit over the taking of tribal land for Garrison Dam.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Stutsman County State’s Attorney's office in Jamestown has been posted.

Grand Forks County courthouse opening late due to bad weather

The Grand Forks County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. today due to poor weather and travel conditions.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Crim.P. 24

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 30

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 58

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Recorder/Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a full time Deputy Recorder/Clerk of Court for Nelson County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Senior Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for a Senior Assistant State’s Attorney with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for a part-time Assistant State’s Attorney with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer in Devils Lake has been posted.

New opinions: Jan. 20

The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Solicitor General

A job announcement for Solicitor General for the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Jamestown/Valley City has been posted.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, SCJD

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution

Nine teams from seven schools competed Jan. 11 in an academic competition where students demonstrate their knowledge of the Constitution in simulated congressional committees and were judged by state Supreme Court justices, constitutional scholars, lawyers, and public officials.

Job Announcement - Coordinator

A job announcement for a Coordinator with the Protection & Advocacy Project's Olmstead Commission has been posted.

George T. Dynes 1929-2023

Longtime Dickinson attorney George T. Dynes died Jan. 9. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1956. A memorial service will be held May 27 in Dickinson.

Courthouses closed for Martin Luther King Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Law Clerks

A job announcement for two temporary Law Clerks with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

A job announcement for Chief Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Law library a resource for legislative history

The Supreme Court Law Library has access to legislative histories from the 67th Legislative Assembly Special Session (2021) back to the 36th Legislative Assembly (1959).

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for two Attorney I Public Defenders and one Supervising Attorney Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Governor appoints Judge Bahr to Supreme Court

Gov. Doug Burgum on Jan. 9 announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Bahr to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective Feb. 1.

ECJD honors Judge Marquart

A retirement celebration in honor of East Central Judicial District Judge Steven L. Marquart was held Dec. 28 at the Cass County Courthouse.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

New opinions: Jan. 5

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.

2023 State of the Judiciary address

On Jan. 3, 2023, North Dakota Chief Justice Jon Jensen presented the State of the Judiciary Address to the Legislative Assembly.

Henry sworn in as Logan County Clerk of Court

Laura Henry is replacing long serving Dawne Marquart as Logan County Clerk of Court.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Cass County State's Attorney's office in Fargo has been posted.

Courthouses closed for New Year's holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year's holiday.

Job Announcement - File Clerk/Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a File Clerk/Legal Secretary with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2022 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, 2022, regardless of when the 2022 license fee was paid.

Judge Marquart retirement celebration set for Dec. 28

A retirement party in honor of East Central Judicial District Judge Steven L. Marquart will be held Dec. 28 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Hegvik sworn in as Cass County State's Attorney

Fargo attorney Kimberlee Hegvik is replacing long serving Birch Burdick as Cass County State's Attorney. Her term begins Jan 1.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide with the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Courthouses closed for Christmas holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses around the state will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, for Christmas. In addition, the courthouses in Barnes, Emmons, Foster, McKenzie, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Sargent and Traill counties will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 23, while courthouses in Adams, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Dickey, Dunn, Eddy, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Richland, Sheridan, Sioux, Stark, Steele, Towner and Wells counties will be closed all day Dec. 23.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec.22

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued a new open meetings opinion.

New opinions: Dec. 22

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 41 and 47

County courthouses closed due to weather

The Billings, Bowman, Dickey, Dunn, Kidder, Logan, Oliver and Stark County courthouses will be closed Thursday, Dec. 22. LaMoure will close at 2:30 p.m.

Judicial Nominating Committee names finalists for Supreme Court vacancy

Two judges and an attorney have been named as finalists to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. They are South Central Judicial District Judge Doug Bahr, North Central Judicial District Judge Stacy Louser and Assistant United States Attorney Jake Rodenbiker.

John E. Jacobson 1947-2022

Attorney John E. Jacobson died Dec. 12. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1972. Services will be held on Jan. 14, 2023, in Seneca, S.C.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Courthouses closed, opening late due to weather Friday

The courthouses in Barnes, Benson, Billings, Bottineau, Burleigh, Dunn, Eddy, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, Morton, Nelson, Oliver, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Stark, Stutsman, Traill and Wells counties will be closed Friday, Dec. 16. Pierce and Walsh will be opening at 10 a.m. and Cavalier will open at 10:30 a.m.

New opinion: Dec. 15

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Courthouses closed due to weather Thursday

The courthouses in Billings, Cavalier, Dickey, Dunn, Foster. Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Steele, Traill, Walsh, Ward, and Wells counties will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 15. Barnes County will close at noon, Griggs and Stutsman at 2 p.m. and Cass at 3 p.m.

Courthouses closed due to weather on Wednesday

The Benson, Billings, Dickey, Dunn, Grand Forks, Kidder, Logan, McHenry, McKenzie, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Rolette, Sioux, Stark, Stutsman and Wells County courthouses will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Courthouses closed due to weather

The courthouses in Dunn, McLean, Ransom, Rolette, Sargent and Wells counties are closed today. Sioux and Stark counties are closed today and Wednesday. The LaMoure County Clerk of Court's office and the Kidder and Logan County courthouses closed at noon today, Dickey County closed at 1 p.m., Billings County closed at 1:30 p.m. MST, Traill County will be closing at 3:30 p.m. and Barnes County will be closing at 4 p.m.

Interest rate set for 2023 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2023 at 10 percent.

Job Announcement - Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.