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.

NCSC launches access to justice explainer video series

The National Center for State Courts has launched a new explainer video series to help the public understand complex legal processes and feel more confident navigating the court system.

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visit the Supreme Court

Students from Napoleon and Strasburg High Schools visited the Supreme Court to listen to live oral arguments and visit with Justices.

Barnes County courthouse phone update

The Barnes County Clerk of Court Office has a new phone number. It is now 701-885-8901

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 3, 12, 25, 31 and Adoption of Appendix B

New Opinions: April 4

The Supreme Court posted 17 new opinions on April 4th.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Barnes County State's Attorney's office in Valley City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/Assistant Attorney General/HIDTA Attorney

A job announcement for a Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney General/HIDTA Attorney with the Attorney General in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Director of Juvenile Services

A job announcement for Director of Juvenile Services in Fargo has been posted

Registration Reminder - Supreme Court E-filing

The public portal of the North Dakota Appellate Case System is now live, effective April 8. Attorneys are required to e-file and self-represented parties are encouraged to file.

Instructions on using the new Supreme Court public portal

Supreme Court posts instructions on its website regarding using the new public portal

Judge James Shockman Investiture Photos - March 22, 2024

Southeast Judicial District Judge James Shockman was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown on March 22. Attached are the photos.

ND Court System Releases 2023 Annual Report

The 2023 annual report for the North Dakota Court System has been posted.

Horizon Middle School students explore court careers

Students from Horizon Middle School in Bismarck stopped at the supreme court to learn about careers in the North Dakota court system.

Sunrise Elementary School students visit the Supreme Court

Students from Sunrise Elementary School in Bismarck visited the Supreme Court and Justice McEvers and Justice Bahr

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Barnes County State's Attorney's office in Valley City has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.App.R. 32 and N.D.R.Ct. 11.8

New Opinions: March 18

The Supreme Court posted 5 new opinions on March 18th.

Order of Adoption - 20240057

A new Order of Adoption has been posted in Supreme Court Docket No. 20240057

Registration and training for new appellate e-filing system

Registration and Training for new appellate public access, e-filing, and docket system

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 3, 12, 25, 31 and Appendix B

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter/Transcriptionist

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

Judge Theodore T. Sandberg Investiture March 8, 2024 Photos

The formal Investiture Ceremony for Judge Theodore T Sandberg was held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer with the Juvenile Court in Minot 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.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 3, SCJD

New Opinions: March 7

The Supreme Court posted 9 new opinions on March 7th.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Leland Manford Stenehjem, Jr. 1945-2024

UND School of Law graduate Leland M. Stenehjem, Jr. died on February 28, 2024.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorneys for Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

The Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is seeking to fill Attorney positions in Bismarck, Fargo, Devils Lake, Minot, and Williston

Job Announcement - Administrative Assistant

A job announcement for an Administrative Assistant with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for a part-time Assistant State's Attorney located in Grand Forks County has been posted.

February 2024 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with 28 applicants taking the exam.

William A. Strutz 1934-2024

Bismarck attorney William A. Strutz died on January 25, 2024.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 8, ECJD

Michael D. McNair 1945-2024

Former Fargo attorney Michael D. McNair died on February 10, 2024.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: Feb. 22

The Supreme Court posted seven opinions on February 22

UND Pre-Law Society visits Supreme Court

Several members and the advisor of the UND Pre-Law Society visited the Supreme Court to learn about legal career paths and the different roles within the state's legal system.

NCSC Civics Education Essay contest is now open

The National Center for State Courts annual Civics Education Essay contest is now open for students in grades 3-12. Winners to be announced on May 1.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney - Senior

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

Supreme Court nearing completion of new public access, e-filing, and docket system

The Supreme Court is nearing completion of a new public access, e-filing, and docket system, which will replace the current docket system, which was created in the 1990s

Ethics Commission to Host Educational Webinars

The Ethics Commission has two upcoming educational webinars at noon on March 14th and 28th approved for 1.5 ND CLE credit (general or ethics).

Travis Finck elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Executive Director of the North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, Travis Finck, elected to Board of Directors of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 35

Marjorie Kohls 1946 - 2024

Former prosecutor and public defender Marjorie Kohls died on February 3, 2024.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Department of Health and Human Services has been posted.

Mary E. Lee 1935-2024

Former N.D. Supreme Court employee Mary Lee died on February 6, 2024.

Judge Irby announces retirement

East Central Judicial District Judge John Irby has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. Judge Irby was appointed District Judge in 2002.

Clifton Rodenburg 1949-2024

Clifton Rodenburg, 74, Fargo, N.D., died Saturday, Jan. 27, in New Zealand.

New Opinion: Feb. 9

The Supreme Court posted 1 opinion on February 9th.

New Opinions: Feb. 8

The Supreme Court posted 13 opinions on February 8th.

NECJD Judge Sandberg investiture set for March 8, 2024

The investiture of Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Theodore T. Sandberg will be held March 8, 2024 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse in Grand Forks.

Phyllis A. Ratcliff 1933-2024

Longtime Cooperstown attorney Phyllis A. Ratcliff died on February 5, 2024.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk for the City of Mandan Municipal Court has been posted.

Judge joins Salus Populi advisory board

North Dakota Judge Donovan Foughty has been named to the Advisory Board of Salus Populi.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

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

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

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

Annual Parenting Investigator and Guardian ad Litem 6-Hour Training moving online for 2024.

Robert G. Hanson 1937-2024

Robert Gustav Hanson, UND School of Law graduate, died on January 19, 2024.

Retired Judge John Grinsteiner recently named as a faculty member for All Rise

Retired Judge John Grinsteiner has recently been named as a faculty member for All Rise