2024 Report on Departures from Mandatory Minimum Sentences

The state court administrator has issued the annual report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

Courts Conducted Adoptions Hearings on National Adoption Day

Several Courts in North Dakota Conducted Adoptions Hearings on Nov. 23 for 32 children and 19 families.

Ethics Commission hosting two educational events in December

The North Dakota Ethics Commission is hosting two educational events in December.

Notice of Comment

Proposed Amendments to Fiscal Policy 206

Guardianship Monitoring Program hosting 3 online seminars in December

The Guardianship Monitoring Program is hosting 3, no-cost, online seminars in December for anyone that work with vulnerable adults.

New Opinions: Nov. 21

The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job posting for a Court Reporter in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a paralegal in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bismarck has been posted.

Hammes, Younggren Elected to District Court Judgeship

Jason Hammes, Ryan Younggren Elected to District Court Judgeship

John Hovey 1938 - 2024

UND Law School graduate and longtime New Rockford attorney John Hovey died on November 8, 2024. Funeral Services were held November 12th at 11:00AM all at the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford.

New Opinions: Nov. 8

The Supreme Court has issued 6 new opinions.

2023 report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences

The state court administrator has issued the annual report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Studies find high participant satisfaction, declining settlement rate with mediation program

A recently completed survey of participants in the Family Law Mediation Program found satisfaction with mediators and the program remain high, although the average settlement rate has declined in recent years.

Job Announcement: Adult Criminal Court 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.

Study Finds North Dakota Courts Lead in Effective Management of Felony Cases

The National Center for State Courts has released the results of a multi-year study of criminal case management in North Dakota.

Lawyers Reminded to Verify Their Contact Information

Lawyers are reminded that Admission to Practice Rule (1)(C)(2) requires you to notify the Board of Law Examiners in writing within 10 days of a change of address. North Dakota Rule of Court 3.5(e)(3), requires all lawyers to provide at least one e-mail address to the Board of Law Examiners.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A job posting for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: Oct. 24

The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions

Court chooses law clerks for 2025-2026 Term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 term beginning August 1, 2025: Alexander Hook, Peter Liffrig, James Nicolai, Katie Snyder, Haakan Thorsgard

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.