UND law school Helen Hamilton Day program set for March 29

The UND Law Women’s Caucus will host the Helen Hamilton Day program titled “Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things” on Friday, March 29. The program has been approved for 3 ND CLE Credits and there is no charge to attend.

Job Announcement

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

Job Announcement

A job announcement for Director of Admissions at the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks has been posted.

Parenting coordinator training set for June in Bismarck

New Parenting Coordinator Training will be held June 18-20 and Advanced Parenting Coordinator Training will be held June 20 in Bismarck. This training will satisfy the 12 hour specialized parenting coordinator training requirement in N.D.R.Ct. 8.11.

Long serving juvenile court officer Hamnes to retire

Launee Hamnes, Juvenile Court Officer II in the Devils Lake Juvenile Court Office, will retire from the North Dakota Court System on March 31 after 32 years of service.

Kidder County clerk office to open late March 26

The Kidder County Clerk of District Court will be closed tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 26, and part of the afternoon.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an indigent defense contractor with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the Northwest Judicial District has been posted.

New opinion: March 22

The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on March 22.

New opinion: March 21

The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on March 21.

Jerome W. Shermoen 1927-2019

Longtime attorney Jerome W. Shermoen has died. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1952 and practiced law in Fargo and International Falls, Minn. A celebration of his life will be held at 5 p.m. on April 26 at the Elks Lodge in International Falls.

North Dakota advocates for local BIA training facility to combat tribal officer shortage

Bismarck Tribune: "North Dakota tribal leaders called Wednesday for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to “step it up” and provide more law enforcement resources while state officials advocated for a local BIA training facility to better recruit tribal officers."

Order of Adoption

The Supreme Court has issued an Order on Mediation Fee Waivers or Fee Reductions.

Catching up with North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle

UND Today: "Even beyond the legal realm, the name of Gerald VandeWalle is a familiar one. Chief Justice of North Dakota Supreme Court, VandeWalle strikes a revered figure in the state’s Capitol, where he has dedicated over six decades of his career – 20 years with the Attorney General’s office and 40 on the highest court in the state."

New opinions: March 18

The Supreme Court posted three new opinions on March 18.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: March 18

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that bonds payable from appropriations made by the Legislative Assembly must be subject to modification or repeal by future legislative assemblies in order to be upheld against a constitutional debt limit challenge.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Deputy State's Attorney with the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office in Minot has been posted.

Pretrial services likely next focus of North Dakota justice reform

Bismarck Tribune: "Efforts are underway from multiple branches of state government to study pretrial detention and services for potential reform in North Dakota."

Grand Forks courthouse first in state to install loop technology to benefit hearing impaired

G.F. Herald: "People with hearing issues will notice a big improvement when they attend proceedings in Room 302 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse, thanks to newly installed technical equipment."

Job Announcement

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

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I with the Juvenile Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement

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

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Attorney III General Counsel with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: March 15

The Supreme Court posted 4 new opinions on March 15th.