Lawyers encouraged to apply to Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program was established by the legislature in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of lawyers residing and working in rural North Dakota.

Law library adds legal treatise listing

The Law Library has added a new feature to its webpage: Treatises in the library's collection are now listed by topic. Users may contact the library to request a treatise or to get more information about a treatise.

Lawyers reminded to verify their mailing address

Lawyers are reminded to verify their mailing address on their lawyer page, which can be found on the Lawyer Search page of the North Dakota Courts website.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Oct. 11

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued an opinion that the North Dakota Professional Health Program is a public entity subject to the open records and meetings laws.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Job Announcement - File Clerk/Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a File Clerk/Legal Secretary with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Court system to offer training seminars for guardians

In November and December, the court system will be offering virtual education seminars on issues of interest to guardians and attorneys. The seminars have been approved by SBAND for CLE credits.

Richland County courthouse closed Oct. 10

The Richland County courthouse will be closed Monday, Oct. 10.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office in Minot has been posted.

New opinions: Oct. 4

The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions.

NECJD hosts 'Justice for Vets' training

Three “Justice for Vets” mentor training professionals guided 12 Veterans Treatment Court team members, Veterans Service Officers and potential mentor candidates through two days of intensive training on Oct. 3-4 in Grand Forks.

Marian Stine 1924-2022

Longtime attorney Marian Stine died Sept. 26. She was the 29th woman to graduate from the UND School of Law and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1947.

New opinions: Sept. 29

The Supreme Court has issued six new opinions.

Supreme Court resumes prior oral argument procedure

For arguments held in September 2022, the Supreme Court adopted a block argument procedure. Beginning in October 2022, the Supreme Court will resume its prior oral argument procedure.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Sept. 29

Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has issued five new opinions.

Job Announcement - Temporary File Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Special Prosecutions Unit of 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 State and Local Government Division of the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

State court administrator receives Warren E. Burger Award

On Sept. 28, longtime North Dakota State Court Administrator Sally Holewa received the Warren E. Burger Award for Excellence in Court Administration from the National Center for State Courts.

Job Announcement - Attorney II

A job announcement for an Attorney II with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary II with the Grand Forks County States Attorney’s office has been posted.

37 new lawyers admitted to N.D. bar

In a Sept. 23 ceremony at the State Capitol, 37 new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota bar.

Judge Chase formally installed on bench

On Sept. 21, East Central Judicial District Judge Nicholas W. Chase was installed on the bench in a formal investiture ceremony at the Cass County courthouse.