Judge Irby Retirement

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby to retire on 12/31/2024.

Retirement celebration for Tammy Henriksen

Retirement celebration for Longtime Court Employee Tammy Henriksen

Michael J. Mullen 1939-2024

Attorney Michael J. Mullen died on December 15, 2024. A celebration of life will be planned in Waterville Valley, N.H. for the summer of 2025.

Judicial Referee Appointed

Judicial Referee Appointed for South Central Judicial District

Judge Romanick Retirement

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick to retire on December 31st.

New Opinions: Dec. 19

The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

Retirement celebration for Tammy Henriksen

A retirement celebration for Walsh County Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist Tammy Henriksen set for December 20th in Grafton.

Judge John Irby Reflects on His Years as a District Judge

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead published an interview with Judge John Irby on December 11th about his 22 years of service as a district judge and upcoming retirement.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen and District Judge Stacy Louser Visit Minot High School

Chief Justice Jon Jensen and District Judge Stacy Louser visited with Minot High School AP Government and Criminal Law Classes

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job posting for a part-time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Minot has been created.

Thomas M. Tuntland 1945-2024

Longtime Mandan attorney and UND School of Law graduate Thomas Tuntland died December 2, 2024.

David E. Nething 1933-2024

Longtime Jamestown attorney and legislator David Nething died on December 2, 2024

New Opinions: Dec. 5

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill for Burleigh County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

A job posting for a Staff Attorney - District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job posting for a Paralegal in Dickinson has been created.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist

A job posting for an Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist in Dickinson has been created.

Interest rate set for 2025 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2025 at 11.00%.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

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.

Notices of Adoption of Rules

Orders of adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator.

A Job Announcement for a Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

New opinion: October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.

Charles L. Neff 1957-2024

Mr. Neff was born in 1957 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa in 1983.

New opinions: October 10, 2024

The Supreme Court has issued 4 new opinions.

Board of Law Examiners 2025 Online License Renewal Reminder

The State Board of Law Examiners will continue online license renewal for 2025.

Randolph E. Stefanson 1935-2024

UND Law School Graduate Randolph E. Stefanson died on September 27, 2024.

North Dakota Constitution Day - Oct. 1, 2024

October 1st, 2024 has been Proclaimed North Dakota Constitution Day by Governor Doug Burgum

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator.

A Job Announcement for a Part-Time Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

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.

Staff Attorney - District Court

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

Judge Benny A. Graff 1938-2024

UND Law School graduate and District Judge Benny Graff died on September 26, 2024

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Law has been posted.

New Opinions: September 26th

The Supreme Court issued eleven new opinions on September 26th.

New Lawyers Admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Forty-two new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on September 25, 2024 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

Job Announcement: Temporary Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Temporary Law Clerk with Burleigh County in Bismarck has been posted.

ECJD Judge Connie Cleveland Promotes Proposed Veteran's Treatment Court

ECJD Judge Connie Cleveland Promotes Proposed Veteran's Treatment Court on the Jay Thomas Show.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drum Corps Play to welcome Veterans to Fargo

The Heather & Thistle Pipes and Drum Corps recently played to welcome Veterans to Hector International Airport on September 22nd.

James Allen Hope 1954-2024

Assistant State's Attorney for Stark County James Hope died on September 16th.

UND hosts Criminal Justice Career Fair

The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks recently hosted a Criminal Justice Career Fair in the Memorial Union.

North Dakota adopts NextGen Bar Examination

On September 16, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court announced adoption of the State Board of Law Examiners recommendation to administer a new exam known as the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2027 to those seeking admission to practice law in North Dakota.

Notices of Comment, Adoption of Rules, and Rejection of Amendment

Notices of Comment, Adoption of Rules, and Rejection of Amendment posted by the Supreme Court

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

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

New Opinions September 12th

The Supreme Court issued five new opinions on September 12th.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

July 2024 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2024 bar examination.

Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Former North Dakota State Court Administrator Bill Bohn died August 24 , 2024.

Former North Dakota State Court Administrator Bill Bohn died August 24 , 2024.  He was appointed to serve as the administrator for the North Dakota Judicial Branch in July 1975. He was the second individual to hold that position and served until his resignation in December 1992.

Job Announcement: Deputy Solicitor General

A Job Announcement for a Deputy Solicitor General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

State Court Administrator Awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal

State Court Administrator Sally Holewa, was awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal at the 2024 annual meeting of the State Bar Association of North Dakota.

Lynn E. Crooks 1941-2024

UND Law School Graduate Lynn E. Crooks died on August 25, 2024.

New Opinions: August 28

The Supreme Court issued three new opinions on August 28th.

Retirement Celebration for Lisa Moen

Lisa Moen, Calendar Control Clerk in the NECJD in Unit 1 retiring August 31, 2024.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

A Job Announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Insurance Department Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney with the Insurance Department in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement: ND DOT Temporary Hearing Office I

A Job Announcement for a ND DOT Temporary Hearing Officer has been posted.

John Michael Nilles 1930-2024

UND Law School graduate and former Fargo attorney John Michael Nilles died on August 7, 2024.

Job Announcement: Assistant State's Attorney II - with Under Fill

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney II - Health and Human Services

A job announcement for three Attorneys II with the Health and Human Services Department has been posted.

New Opinions: August 14

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions on August 14.

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer with the Juvenile Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of Court

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

Judicial Branch audit for biennium completed

The Office of the State Auditor has issued an Audit Report for the Biennium Ended June 30, 2023 for the Judicial Branch of the State of North Dakota.

Big Muddy Bar Association Hosts the Banquet

Big Muddy Bar Association Hosts the Banquet at the Bismarck Dream Center

Hutton 2024 NACM President-Elect

The National Association for Court Management announces the new President-Elect for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Kelly Hutton of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator.

A Job Announcement has been posted for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Jamestown.

Eugene Ephraim 1950-2024

Former Fargo attorney Eugene Ephraim died on June 18, 2024.

Job Announcement: Deputy Solicitor General

A job announcement for Solicitor General for the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: August 1

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Chief Justice Jensen appears on N.D. Public Radio 'Main Street' program

Chief Justice Jon Jensen appeared on North Dakota Public Radio's 'Main Street' program on July 31st.