ND Court System Releases 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report

The 2024 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.

Job Announcement - Accountant Analyst-Bismarck

A job announcement for an Accountant Analyst in Bismarck in the Office of the State Court Administrator has been posted.

Chester Arthur Yon July 13, 1938 - April 12, 2025

UND Law School Graduate Chester Arthur Yon died on April 12, 2025.

Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer

A job announcement for a part-time temporary hearing officer has been posted.

Thompson Schools Students visit Grand Forks County Courthouse

Over 60 Thompson Public School students and staff observe court proceedings and visit with panel to learn more about the justice system and careers in law and law enforcement.

New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Twelve new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 17th, 2025, in the Supreme Court courtroom at the North Dakota State Capitol.

Notices of Comment

Notices of Comment have been issued by the Supreme Court

Trinity Christian School of Williston Visited the Supreme Court April 11

The Senior Class of Trinity Christian School of Williston Visited the Supreme Court April 11

New Opinions: April 10

The Supreme Court has issued 9 new opinions on April 10th.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III located in Burleigh County has been posted.

Notices of Adoption of Rules

Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court.

February 2025 Bar Examination Results Released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the February 2025 bar examination.

Job Announcement - State's Attorney - McHenry County

A job announcement for a State's Attorney in McHenry County has been posted.

Notice of Adoption

A notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

North Star High School Students Visits the Supreme Court

North Star High School students from Cando visited the Supreme Court on April 1st.

Job Announcement - Temporary Deputy Clerk of District Court - WBL

A job announcement for multiple Temporary Deputy Clerks with District Courts various locations has been posted.

2025 State Bar Association of North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition Winners Announced

Alexander High School wins first place and advances to the national championship in Phoenix, Arizona May 7-10, 2025.

New Opinions: March 28

The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Legal Administrative Assistant - City of Minot

A job announcement for a Legal Administrative Assistant for the City of Minot in the City Attorneys Department has been posted.

Judge John A. Thelen to Retire

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge John A. Thelen has announced his intent to retire effective August 1, 2025.

School Visits to the Supreme Court March 25, 2025

Students and teachers from May-Port CG, Hope-Page, and Finley-Sharon visited with Justice McEvers.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney located in Cass County has been posted.

Flasher High School and North Border Walhalla High School Visit Court

Flasher High School and North Border Walhalla High School visited the Supreme Court on March 25.

Notice of Consultation

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 4 has been posted.

2025 Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training Scheduled

Registration is Open for Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training scheduled for spring 2025.

Parenting investigator, guardian ad litem training to be held June 3-5

Registration is open for parenting investigator and guardian ad litem Initial Certification Training. A workshop will be held June 3-5, 2025 in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

A job announcement for a staff attorney for District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Griggs County Central Students visit the Supreme Court

Juniors and Seniors from Griggs County Central visited the Supreme Court on March 20.

Kindred Students visit the Supreme Court

Students from Kindred School visited the supreme court on March 20th.

Job Announcement - Child Support - Fargo, ND or surrounding area - Lead Attorney

A job announcement for a Lead Attorney - Child Support in Fargo or surrounding area has been posted.

ND Court System Releases 2024 Annual Report

The 2024 annual report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.

Judge Jason J. Hammes Investiture - March 14 Photos

South Central Judicial District Judge Jason J. Hammes was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on March 14, 2025. Attached are the photos.

Judge Ryan J. Younggren Investiture - March 7 Photos

East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on March 7, 2025. Attached are the photos.

Joe A. Johnson 1958-2025

Fargo attorney Joe Johnson died on March 13, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court - Watford City

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal in Bismarck

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

Jerald Hjelmstad 1953-2025

Longtime N.D. League of Cities attorney Jerald Hjelmstad died on Feb. 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck.

Notice of Consultation

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 1, with chambers in Bismarck, was posted to the Supreme Court’s public portal.

New Opinion: March 13

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Judge Reich to Retire

South Central Judicial District Judge David E. Reich has announced that he will retire effective June 6, 2025. Judge Reich has served the South Central Judicial District #1 since 2006.

Glenburn Students Visit Supreme Court Mar 11

Students from Glenburn, led by teacher McKenzie Skarsgard, visited the state supreme court on March 11 and visited with Justice Douglas Bahr.

American Bar Association Law Day Launch Program

The American Bar Association is hosting an online Law Day launch program on March 11

Volunteer scoring judges are needed for the upcoming SBAND Mock Trial State competition.

Volunteer scoring judges are needed for the upcoming SBAND Mock Trial state competition on Saturday, March 22 in Bismarck.

Beulah Senior Class Visits Supreme Court

The Senior class from Beulah High School visited the state supreme court on Friday, March 7th.

New Opinions: March 6

The Supreme Court has issued 4 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

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

Wishek Juniors and Seniors Visit Supreme Court

Led by Mr. Colin Crabtree, Junior and Senior students visited the Supreme Court on March 5th.

Grand Forks County collaborating with Schroeder Middle School on civics education and career day initiatives

NECJD Presiding Judge Don Hager, Kelly Hutton, Unit 1 Court Administrator, and Alison Braaten, Grand Forks Clerk of Court, have presented to students on several occasions.

UND Energy Law Symposium

UND Energy Law Symposium March 6 in Bismarck

Sunrise Fifth Graders Visit Supreme Court

Sunrise Elementary Fifth Graders visited the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 27.

New Opinions: February 27

The Supreme Court has issued 6 new opinions.

Notice of Comment, Orders of Adoption

Notice of comment and orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

Harvey High School students visit the Supreme Court

The Harvey High School Senior class visited the Supreme Court on Feb. 26

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.

February 2025 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 25, with 22 applicants taking the exam. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 82 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam ends Wednesday.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 1, NCJD

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for district court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Our Redeemers Christian School visits Supreme Court

Students from Our Redeemers Christian School in Minot visited the Supreme Court on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Notices of Comment

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Court 8.6 Regarding Parent Investigators and 6.4 Regarding Exhibits

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant-Juvenile Court

A job announcement for an administrative assistant in Juvenile Court in Fargo has been posted.

Judge Douglas L. Mattson to Retire

North Central Judicial District Judge Douglas L. Mattson has announced that he will retire effective June 1, 2025.

The Supreme Court has issued 17 new opinions.

The Supreme Court issued 17 new opinions on Feb. 13.

Courthouses closed for President's Day

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Feb 17, for the President's Day holiday.

ECJD Judge Younggren investiture set for March 7, 2025

The investiture of East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren will be held March 7, 2025 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Mervin Dale Nordeng 1942-2025

Longtime North Dakota lawyer and former Cass County State’s Attorney Mervin D. Nordeng died on February 7, 2025.

North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

The North Dakota Court System Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

Leeds Students visit the Supreme Court

Leeds High School students visited the North Dakota Supreme Court on Monday, Feb. 10

Horizon Middle School Students Visit Supreme Court

Bismarck Horizon Middle School students visited the Supreme Court, the Secretary of State, and Governor on Friday, Feb. 7

The Innovation School of Bismarck visits Supreme Court on Feb. 6

The Innovation School of Bismarck brought students to meet with Justice Bahr and learn about the state supreme court.

Beulah Junior Class Visits Supreme Court

The Junior class from Beulah High School visited the state supreme court on Wednesday, February 5th.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant I

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

Dakota Prairie High School visits the state Supreme Court

Led by Ms. Betty Hurst, more than 35 students and teachers from Dakota Prairie High School visited the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Feb. 4th.

Initial Training for Parenting investigators, guardian ad litems to be held June 3-5

Initial Certification Training for parenting investigator and guardian ad litem will be held June 3-5 in Bismarck. Registration information will be available soon.

Judicial Referee Gast Earns Prestigious Child Welfare Law Specialist Credential

Judicial Referee Daniel Gast Earns Prestigious Child Welfare Law Specialist Credential From NACC

New Opinion - Jan. 24

The Supreme Court issued one new opinion on January 24

Court Staff in the Griggs County Clerk’s Office will be unavailable January 27th-February 7th.

Court Staff in the Griggs County Clerk’s Office will be unavailable January 27th-February 7th. For questions about court cases or assistance with on-line payments please contact the Foster County Clerk’s Office at 701-652-1001

New Opinions: Jan. 23

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

Sitting Bull College Students visit the North Dakota Supreme Court

Sitting Bull College students visited the North Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 22nd to observe oral arguments and visit with Justice Tufte.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of Court in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Supervisor

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Supervisor in Mandan has been posted.

Thomas John Van Osdel 1941-2025

UND School of Law graduate and Fargo attorney Thomas J. Van Osdel died on January 12, 2025

Justices, court staff volunteer for We the People State Finals

Justices, court staff volunteer for We the People State Finals held in Bismarck

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

A job announcement for a staff attorney in District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk - District Court

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide - Juvenile Court

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide in juvenile court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

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

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement: Court Reporter

A job announcement 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 Attorney General

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

New Opinions: Jan. 9

The Supreme Court has issued 15 new opinions.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2025 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.

2025 State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Jon Jensen appeared before a joint session of the 69th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota on Jan. 7 to present the State of the Judiciary address.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court

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

Hope Hogan Appointed Office of Administrative Hearings Director

Administrative Law Judge Hope Hogan was appointed by Governor Kelly Armstrong as the new director of the Office of Administrative Hearings

Notice of Comment and Notice of Adoption of Rules

A notice of comment and notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court