Thomas Richard Olson 1952-2024

Former District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District, Thomas R. Olson, died on May 24, 2024.

Dorothy Howard 1948-2024

Former longtime Cass County Clerk of Court Dorothy Howard died on May 15, 2024.

LaRoy Baird 1948-2024

UND School of Law graduate and Bismarck attorney LaRoy Baird died on May 21, 2024.

Job Posting: 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 - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinion: May 23

The Supreme Court issued one new opinion on May 23rd.

Kindred Students visit the Supreme Court

Fourth Grade students from Kindred visited the Supreme Court on May 22nd and met with Justices and the Attorney General

New Opinions: May 16, 2024

The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Law Clerk within the Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers located in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

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

Judges, Court Personnel trained on Mental Health First Aid

The North Dakota Court’s Mental Health Workgroup recently completed its initiative to train judges and court personnel on Mental Health First Aid.

ND Courts Updates Jury Orientation Video

The North Dakota State Court Administrator’s Office announces the debut of its updated video about jury service in North Dakota.

ND Court System Releases 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report

The 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted

Judge Donavan Foughty moderates panel for National Association of Women Judges

North Dakota District Judge Donovan Foughty, was the moderator of a national panel on a program sponsored by the National Association of Women Judges on May 8, 2024. The program was entitled “Microaggressions: Part 2, "When the Judge Commits the Microaggression”.

Richland County hosts student mock trial

Fifth grade students from throughout Richland County conducted a criminal jury trial with students playing all of the roles, including jurors who deliberate and return a verdict.

The Veterans Treatment Court in Unit 1 has officially celebrated its 1-year anniversary.

The program has had one graduate from the program and eight students are currently utilizing the program.

Notice of Adoption of or Amendment to Rules

Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

Unit 1 Retreat Held

A Unit-wide retreat was held in Unit 1 on April 11 and April 12, 2024

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator.

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Valley City has been posted.

Judge Agotness hosts mock criminal jury trial

Northeast Judicial District Judge Kari Agotness welcomed students from Cavalier High School to the Pembina County courthouse for a mock trial on May 3, 2024.

Job Announcement - Indigent Defense Contractor

The North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the South Central Judicial District for both adult and juvenile contracts.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.