New Opinions: Feb. 26, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 14 new opinions.

February 2026 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with 37 applicants taking the exam.

New opinions: February 19, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Solen and Wing High Schools visit Supreme Court Feb. 19

Solen and Wing High School American Government classes visited the Supreme Court on Feb. 19

Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Governor Kelly Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Justice Daniel Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Presentation for Inns of Court

Court staff presented at the Ronald Davies Inns of Court in Fargo on February 12, 2026

Job Announcement: Attorney I - ND WSI

A job announcement for an Attorney I for North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance has been posted.

New Opinions: Feb. 12, 2026

The Supreme Court issued 14 new opinions.

Judge Ashley Samuelson Investiture - Feb. 10th Photos

Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devil's Lake on Feb. 10, 2026. Attached are the photos.

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

The annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour training scheduled for May 5-6, 2026.

Orders of Adoption

Orders of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court

Job Announcement - Administrative Law Judge

A job announcement for an Administrative Law Judge has been posted.

New opinions: February 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

Harvey High School Visits Supreme Court

Harvey High School students listened to live oral arguments and visited with Justice Bahr and attorneys

Justice Crothers Retirement Reception set for Feb. 26, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Crothers' retirement celebration will be held Thursday, February 26, from 3-5 p.m. at the State Capitol in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Judicial Referee in Fargo has been posted.

Deputy State Court Administrator Presents at Pacific Judicial Council Court Clerks Conference

Deputy State Court Administrator Kelly Hutton presented at the court clerks conference in Saipan, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Job Announcement: Technical Support Analyst

A job announcement for a Technical Support Analyst for the Office of the State Court Administrator has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

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

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

New Opinions: Jan. 29, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.

North Dakota Courts website updated with Accessibility Tool

The North Dakota Court System website has been updated recently with a tool to help individuals with accessibility needs.

Judge David Wayne Nelson 1951-2026

Retired District Court Judge David Wayne Nelson died on January 23, 2026.