Changes to reliable electronic means rule effective Dec. 1

Amendments to N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R. 52 on reliable electronic means proceedings took effect on Dec. 1.

Morris A. Tschider 1933-2022

Longtime Bismarck attorney Morris A. Tschider died Nov. 25. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1958. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Municipal Court Clerk

A job announcement for Clerk of the Devils Lake Municipal Court has been posted.

Job Announcement - Supervising Attorney Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

New opinions: Nov. 23

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Notice of Supreme Court vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Gov. Doug Burgum convening the committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill the seat on the Supreme Court as a result of the retirement of Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle. Applications are due Friday, Dec.2.

Courthouses to close for Thanksgiving

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Most county courthouses will also be closed Friday, Nov. 25, but the courthouses in Barnes, Burleigh, Cass, Morton and Walsh counties will be open.

Job Announcement - Office Manager

A job announcement for an Office Manager with the Cass County State’s Attorney's office in Fargo has been posted.

Supreme Court dedicates conference room to Justice Levine

In a ceremony on Nov. 21, the justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court dedicated a conference room in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Beryl Levine.

Alice M. Fisk 1930-2022

Alice M. Fisk, the longtime judicial secretary to Chief Justice Ralph Erikstad, died Nov. 17. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Bismarck.

Jill L. Schafer 1961-2022

Jill L. Schafer, longtime deputy clerk of court and recently appointed/elected clerk of court for Benson County, died Nov. 18. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, in Minnewaukan.

Donald A. Sauviac Jr. 1963-2022

Donald A. Sauviac Jr., who practiced law in North Dakota from 2014-2020, died Nov. 16. A graduate of the Southern University Law Center, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 2017. Services will be held in New Orleans on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

New issue of N.D. Law Review now online

North Dakota Law Review Volume 97, Issue 3, is now available at the Law Review website.

Grand Forks court celebrates National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day on Nov. 19 was full of joy at the Grand Forks County Courthouse, where three families participated in the day with six kids finalizing their adoption.

Justice VandeWalle announces retirement

Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle has notified Governor Burgum of his retirement from the Supreme Court effective January 31, 2023. He has served on the Court since 1978.

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

A job announcement for a Technology Coordinator with the Office of State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

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

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 16

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued a new opinion on health records.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Order of Adoption

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

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for three Assistant State’s Attorneys with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.