Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

SEJD Judge Blumer will not seek re-election

Southeast Judicial District Judge Mark Blumer has given notice that he will not seek re-election. His term ends Dec. 31.

Job Announcements - Public Defenders

Job announcements for five Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

County courthouses to close early

The Bottineau County courthouse is closing at 1:30 p.m. today, March 8, due to the weather. Eddy County will be closing at 2 p.m.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties, municipalities and attorneys interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 1.5 and 1.15

New opinions: March 3

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill Judgeship No. 6 in the East Central Judicial District, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Judge Thomas R. Olson.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with Legal Services of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 51

Richland County courthouse closed today

The Richland County courthouse is closed today, March 2, due to maintenance issues.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

The South Central Judicial District has updated its mask and social distancing order. In most instances, masks will no longer be required in courtrooms.

Changes to appellate rules effective March 1

Amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure took effect March 1. The rules will be applied to all documents filed on or after March 1, regardless of the status of the appeal.

Amendments to rules on trial court procedure now in effect

Effective March 1, the Supreme Court made amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and the Administrative Rules.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., Crim.P., App.P., Ev., Admin. R.

Supreme Court issues order on ECJD judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 6 in its present location.

Legislative branch website changes set for Feb. 28

The legislative branch website domain change is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 28.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Wayne O. Solberg 1932-2022

Longtime Fargo lawyer and city attorney Wayne O. Solberg died Feb. 21. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1966. Funeral services will be held Feb. 28 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo.

Richland County courthouse to open late today

Due to blizzard conditions, the Richland County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23.

February 2022 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 22, with 25 applicants taking the exam.

Courthouses closed today

Due to weather conditions, the Dickey, LaMoure, McIntosh and Sargent County courthouses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Courthouses to close for holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, for Presidents' Day.

New opinions: Feb. 18

The Supreme Court has issued 14 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

County courthouses closed, opening late Friday

The courthouses in Cavalier, Grand Forks, McHenry, Nelson, Ramsey, Renville, Rolette, Steele and Walsh counties will be closed Friday, Feb. 17, due to the weather. The Cass County courthouse will close at 3 p.m.

Job Announcements - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

Six job announcements - four for attorneys and two for support staff - with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Sargent County courthouse closed

The Sargent County courthouse was closed Feb. 14-15 due to no water in the building. Plans are to reopen today, Feb. 16, at noon.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

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

Courthouses closed, opening late

The Grand Forks and Richland county courthouses are closed today, Feb. 11, because of weather. The courthouses in Cass, Cavalier, Nelson and Walsh counties will be opening at 10 a.m.

Rolette County to allow in person court appearances March 1

Effective March 1, the Jan. 11 order requiring all Rolette County hearings to be held by reliable electronic means will be rescinded.

Treatment court holds graduation

A graduation ceremony took place at the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton on Feb. 3.

Burgum appoints Wrigley to serve as attorney general

On Feb. 8, Gov. Doug Burgum appointed former U.S. attorney and lieutenant governor Drew Wrigley to serve out the remainder of Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s term after his sudden passing on Jan. 28.

Legislative branch to change website addresses

Beginning as early as this week the North Dakota legislative branch domain name will be changing from legis.nd.gov to ndlegis.gov.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 6, ECJD

ECJD Judge Olson announces resignation

East Central Judicial District Judge Thomas Olson has given notice of his resignation effective April 30.

Nelson County to open late

The Nelson County courthouse will open at 9 a.m. today due to continued poor road conditions.

Job Announcement - Contract Defense Attorney

A job announcement for Contract Defense Attorneys with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the South Central and Southwest Judicial Districts has been posted.

Courthouses to close, open late today

The Cavalier, Nelson and Ramsey County courthouses are closed due to weather today. The courthouses in Barnes, Pierce, Rolette and Walsh counties will be opening two hours late. Grand Forks County offices will open at 1 p.m.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney I

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

Job Announcement - Attorney I Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney I Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender Juvenile Specialist

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

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender

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

Wayne Stenehjem 1953-2022

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem died Jan. 28. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1977. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall.

Court seeks comment on conduct rule amendments

The Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5 and 1.15 regarding fees. Comments are due no later than Feb. 21.

SEJD issues COVID-19 procedures

The Southeast Judicial District has issued a procedural order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol.

New opinions: Jan. 27

The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

Edgeley High School team tops 'We the People' finals

After a morning of simulated congressional hearings that tested their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Edgeley High School took top honors at the 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution' state finals challenge.

NECJD issues updated COVID-19 procedures

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued a procedural order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol.

Sargent County courthouse closed today

The Sargent County courthouse will be closed today, Jan. 24.

New opinions: Jan. 21

The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions.

ECJD issues order suspending jury trials

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby has issued an order suspending jury trials due to COVID-19 transmission increases.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Jan. 19

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two new opinions.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2022 schedule, seeks members

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

SCJD to return to remote proceedings

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an order on expanded use of reliable electronic means proceedings.

Rolette County courthouse will open 2 hours late

The Rolette County courthouse and offices will open two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 20, due to weather.

County courthouses close early due to weather

The Pembina County Clerk of Court's office closed at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, due to weather. The Barnes, Burke, Eddy, McHenry, Nelson and Rolette County courthouses are closed for the afternoon as is the Pierce County clerk's office.

Courthouses to close for King holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Day.

County courthouses closed, opening late due to weather

The Renville, Sargent and Wells county courthouses will be closed Friday, Jan. 14, as will the LaMoure County Clerk of Court office. Rolette County offices will be opening two hours late Friday due to anticipated weather conditions.

Burgum names Mandan attorney Norrell as general counsel

On Jan. 13, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell will serve as the next general counsel for the governor’s office, effective Feb. 28.

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.

Rolette County hearings to be held by reliable electronic means

Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson has issued an order that, beginning Jan. 12, all court proceedings in Rolette County will be held by reliable electronic means.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 1.15 and 1.5

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the City Attorney department in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinions: Jan. 6

The Supreme Court has issued 15 new opinions.

Absey honored for years of service to courts

Grand Forks County Clerk of Court Rebecca Absey was recognized at a Jan. 5 retirement celebration for more than 40 years of service with the court system.

North Dakota courts awarded grant to improve criminal case processing

The North Dakota Court System was recently awarded a $998,302 grant from the Department of Justice for a 3-year study and implementation project to reduce delay in criminal case processing.

Courthouses opening late due to weather

The courthouses in Cass, Cavalier, Dickey and Grand Forks counties will be opening at 10 a.m. today. The Walsh County courthouse will be closed until 12:30 p.m. and the Sargent County courthouse closed all day.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Law library resources available to attorneys and public

The Law Library is now offering in-person visits by appointment, along with its ongoing phone, email, and mail legal research assistance.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Jan. 4

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that when distributing funds, the Treasurer should not take into account the gross production and oil extraction tax revenue derived from oil and gas exploration and production from wells located on reservation lands.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

F. Gene Gruber 1944-2021

Former County Judge F. Gene Gruber died Dec. 26. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1971. A celebration of life will be held Jan. 11 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 30

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the requirement for recusal of a public official if there is an appearance of bias to a reasonable person is not manifestly contrary to the federal constitution.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with Ramsey County in Devils Lake has been posted.

Courthouses to close Dec. 31

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Dec. 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2021 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, 2021, regardless of when the 2021 license fee was paid.

Pro hac vice fee payment reminder

Attorneys who will continue to appear in 2022 in a North Dakota proceeding for which they have already filed a motion for pro hac vice admission are required to pay a fee of $380 by Jan. 1, 2022.

Job Announcement - Assistant States Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

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

Courthouses closed due to weather

The Barnes, Burleigh, Cavalier, Grand Forks, McIntosh, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Rolette, Sargent, Walsh and Wells County courthouses are closed Monday, Dec. 27.

New opinions: Dec. 23

The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 4, ECJD

DOJ awards grants to UND Tribal Judicial Institute

The Department of Justice has awarded $850,000 in grants to the Tribal Judicial Institute at the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Courthouses to close for Christmas

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 23, courthouses in Barnes, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, McKenzie, Nelson, Ransom, Renville, Stark and Traill counties will close at noon while Hettinger County will close at 2 p.m. The courthouses in Adams, Benson, Billings, Golden Valley, Morton, Pembina, Ramsey, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux and Steele counties will be closed all day Dec. 23 while Bottineau and Towner counties will be closed Dec. 27.

Dennis Dockter 1955-2021

Longtime Supreme Court Staff Attorney Dennis Dockter died Dec. 18. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1982. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Roderick B. McLarnan 1926-2021

Longtime Moorhead attorney Roderick B. McLarnan died Dec. 15. A graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1983. Services are delayed until spring due to the covid pandemic.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 17

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that Horse Race North Dakota violated the open meetings laws because a notice of meeting did not include the information necessary to join the remotely held meeting or an agenda.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with the Stutsman County State's Attorney's office in Jamestown has been posted.

LaMoure County clerk’s office to be closed Monday, Dec. 20

The LaMoure County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed Monday, Dec. 20.

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.

Hoffert honored for 42 years service to the courts

Towner County Clerk of Court Jolene Hoffert is retiring Dec. 17 after more than 42 years with the court system.

Job Announcement - Client Support Position

A job announcement for a Client Support Position with the Legal Services of North Dakota in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Business Analyst I

A job announcement for a Business Analyst I in the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.