Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Ward County State's Attorney's Office in Minot has been posted.

James Purdy 1931-2019

Longtime Bismarck judicial referee and Ellendale lawyer James Purdy died Feb. 23. Funeral services will take place May 24 at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Bismarck.

Proposed study sees 'more to do' for North Dakota's juvenile justice system

Bismarck Tribune: "A Bismarck lawmaker has proposed a study of North Dakota's juvenile justice system, seeing "more to do" after a previous study. Rep. Lawrence Klemin, R-Bismarck, who is also speaker of the House, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 3031 to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney II (with Underfill) with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement

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

Order of Adoption

The Supreme Court has adopted amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 19 involving the Court Records Management Program.

Changes to Rules of Civil Procedure, Evidence, Court effective March 1

On March 1, amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Evidence and Court become effective. Here is an explanation of these upcoming changes.

February bar exam underway

The North Dakota Bar Exam began in Bismarck on Tuesday, Feb. 26, with 37 applicants taking the exam. This is down slightly from February 2018. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 65 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam ends Wednesday.

New opinion: Feb. 26

The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Feb. 26.

McGinniss named Law School dean

UND News Release: "Michael McGinniss, associate professor of law at UND, has been named dean of the School of Law by Provost Tom DiLorenzo. 'It was clear from the beginning of our renewed search for the next dean of the UND Law School that there was strong support for Professor McGinniss, and after careful review and after conducting the interview process, I can see why,' DiLorenzo said."

Court adopts amendments to Rules of Appellate Procedure effective March 1

Lawyers should be prepared for significant changes in appeal procedure effective March 1, 2019, due to rule amendments recently adopted by the Supreme Court. The new procedures will apply to all cases in which the Notice of Appeal is filed after March 1. Attorneys who plan to commence appeals after March 1 should review the rule amendments carefully.

Judge Tom Olson, Justice Jon J. Jensen visit Shanley High School

On Feb. 25, Judge Tom Olson, East Central Judicial District, and Supreme Court Justice Jon J. Jensen visited students at Shanley High School in Fargo to speak to students about the North Dakota judicial system, jury trials and the role of the judges in the justice system.

Law enforcement says it has adapted to population growth since the oil boom

KX.net: "A new report by The Bureau of Justice Statistics shows how violent crimes increased in the Bakken during the oil boom. The sudden population influx made things difficult for small rural police departments, but one police department said it will be ready for any future growth."

Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association swears in officers

The newly elected Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association Officers were sworn in at the February meeting. Sarah Atkinson will serve as president, Andrea Pinkerton as vice-president and Tyler Niederwerder as secretary-treasurer.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for Labor Commissioner for the State of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted.

Changes to criminal rules go into effect March 1

On March 1, amendments to the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Supreme Court Administrative rules relating to criminal cases become effective. Here is an explanation of these upcoming criminal rule changes.

Job Announcement

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

Grand Forks district judges meet with UND constitutional law students

On Feb. 22, Northeast Central Judicial District judges Donald Hager and Jay Knudson hosted the University of North Dakota Constitutional Law class taught by Associate Professor Julia Ernst. They discussed constitutional law issues that they have seen in the district court and also provided a few tips on practicing in the state courts.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Contract Administrative Law Judge with the North Dakota Office of Administrative Hearings in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinions: Feb. 25

The Supreme Court posted 2 new opinions on Feb. 25.

North Dakota court system to roll out new website

Bismarck Tribune: "North Dakota's court system will soon reveal a "refreshed" website updating its 20-year-old platform. State Court Administrator Sally Holewa said the new NDcourts.gov will likely roll out in the next week."

North Dakota reforms its prisons, Norwegian style

U.S. News: "Classrooms are complete with fish tanks bubbling with underwater life. Poetry slams and barbeques are a regular occurrence. Students take field trips to better understand history and groups volunteer once a month, serving food to the homeless."

N.D. Law Review Energy Law Symposium set for March 14 in Bismarck

The 2019 North Dakota Law Review Energy Law Symposium will be held March 14 at the National Energy Center of Excellence in Bismarck. The symposium is approved for 7.75 North Dakota CLE credits and there is no charge to attend.