Two Unit 1 Deputy Clerks in Grand Forks County Complete the “Core Champion” program offered by the NACM

Two Deputy Clerk of Court employees in Grand Forks County (Unit 1) have recently been awarded a plaque for completing the “Core Champion” program offered by the National Association for Court Management (NACM).

Troy Lorenz - June 26, 2024

UND Law School graduate Troy Lorenz died on June 26, 2024.

Judge Gordon Hoberg 1929-2024

UND Law School graduate and District Judge Gordon Hoberg died on July 3, 2024.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

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

Judicial Referee Dan Gast honored with receiving 2024 runner-up ICWA Champion Award.

During the 23rd Annual ND Indian Child Welfare and Wellness conference hosted by the Native American Training Institute, Judicial Referee Dan Gast was honored with receiving this year’s runner up ICWA Champion Award.

Veterans Treatment Court Successes Featured

The work of the Grand Forks Veterans Court was recently featured in the news.

Job Announcement - Deputy Solicitor General

The application closing date for a Deputy Solicitor General for the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been extended.

North Dakota Delegation Attends Uniform Law Commission Meeting

North Dakota commissioners are in attendance at the Uniform Law Commission's annual meeting in Boston. The meeting runs through July 25.

Opening on the North Dakota Ethics Commission

Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission. Commissioners serve a 4-year term, with the term of service to commence in September 2024.

Job Announcement - Law School Fellow

A job announcement for a Law School Fellow with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Child Support Attorney

A job announcement for a Child Support Attorney with the Department of Health & Human Services has been posted.

New Opinions: July 18

The Supreme Court issued 14 new opinions on July 18, 2024.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court-Valley City

A job announcement for Administrative Clerk/Deputy Clerk of District Court in Valley City has been posted.

Judge Jay D. Mondry 1939-2024

UND Law School graduate and Minnesota District Judge Jay D. Mondry, died on July 10, 2024, in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Judge Kirk Berton Smith, 1930-2024

Retired Judge Kirk B. Smith, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Job Announcement - Case Aide in Grand Forks

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Judge Hovey Elected to Administrative Council

Judge James Hovey has been re-elected to serve as the Unit 2 at-large representative to the Administrative Council.

New Opinions: July 5

The Supreme Court has issued 14 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I - Fargo

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

June 27, 2024 declared Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Governor Doug Burgum has declared Thursday, June 27, 2024, Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Chief Justice Jensen visits with federal district court externs in Bismarck

North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen met with federal district court externs in Bismarck on June 25th.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

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

New opinions: June 20

The Supreme Court has issued 4 new opinions.

County Holiday Provides Unique Opportunity

McKenzie County Clerk of Court, Jodee Lawlar, transitioned into a dual office role taking responsibility for Williams County Clerks in October of 2023. Ms. Lawlar, as well as both supervisors, travels between offices providing supervision and leadership in both offices and is supported by clerk supervisors, Maty Benth and McKenzie Johnson.

Daniel E. Buchanan 1937-2024

Jamestown attorney and UND Law School graduate Daniel Buchanan died on June 10, 2024.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator - Fargo

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

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

New Opinions: June 6

The Supreme Court issued 10 new opinions on June 6.

William Delmore 1948-2024

Bismarck attorney William Delmore died on May 30, 2024.

Rule Adoption Denied

The Court denied adoption of a uniform consumer debt default judgments act on May 29, 2024.

Job Announcement - staff Attorney - District Court

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

Job Announcement - Law Clerk - District Court

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

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Minot has been posted.

New Opinions: May 30, 2024

The Supreme Court issued 10 new opinions on May 30.

North Dakota Delegation Attends All-Rise Conference

Annual RISE24 National Drug Court Conference held in Anaheim

Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process

The North Dakota Ethics Commission is hosting a new webinar titled: Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process

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.

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.

LaRoy Baird 1948-2024

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

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.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office 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: Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with ND HHS Child Support has been posted.

New Opinions: May 2

The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions.

Judge Narum presided over a mock jury trial at the Stutsman County Courthouse

Judge Daniel Narum presided over a mock jury trial at the Stutsman County Courthouse for a group of homeschool students from the Fargo and Bismarck areas.

NCSC announces 2024 Civics Education Essay Contest winners

National Center for State Courts announces student winners for the annual Civics Education Essay Contest.

New Opinion: April 26th

The Supreme Court posted one new opinion on April 26th.

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8 has been posted.

An order regarding the vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 8, with chambers in Fargo, has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in the Jamestown area has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug 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 Williston has been posted.

UTTC Criminal Justice Students Observe Supreme Court Arguments

Instructor Mark Turner and students from the Criminal Justice class at the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, observed a Supreme Court oral argument followed by a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

New Opinions: April 19

The Supreme Court issued 6 new opinions on April 19.

New Opinion: April 18

The Supreme Court posted 1 new opinion on April 18th.

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.

Job Announcement - Lead Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement for a Lead Attorney with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney Public Defender

A job announcement with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement: Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

New lawyers admitted to the Bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Sixteen new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar during a ceremony on April 18, 2024 in the House Chambers of the North Dakota State Capitol.

North Dakota Appellate Case System notification system update

The public portal notification in the North Dakota Appellate Case System received an update April 18.

Director of Admissions awarded WDALA Legacy Award

Laurie Guenther, Director of Admissions for the State Board of Law Examiners, was awarded the Legacy Award.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney II

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

The Supreme Court at Fargo South High School - The April 11, 2024 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to Fargo South High School April 11 to hear arguments in a case and to visit with students.

The Supreme Court at NDSU - The April 11, 2024 photos

The Supreme Court traveled to NDSU in Fargo April 11 to hear oral arguments in a case and to visit with students.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant I

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

February 2024 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the February 2024 bar examination. Of the 28 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 17 applicants achieved a passing score.