Job Posting: Defense Investigator - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job posting for a Defense Investigator for Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Attorney Public Defender with Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Supervising Attorney Public Defender - Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Director - Legal Counsel for Indigents

A job announcement for a Deputy Director for Legal Counsel for Indigents has been posted.

Notice of Comment

A Notice of Comment has been issued by the Supreme Court - Amend. to North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct

Job Announcement: Case Aide - Juvenile Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Case Aide - Juvenile Court located in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator - Williston

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator located in Williston has been posted.

New Opinions: Jan. 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Gov. Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to an open judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Feb. 1.

Job Announcement: Attorney II - HHS

A job announcement for two Attorney II positions for the North Dakota Health & Human Services' Legal Division has been posted.

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants visited the Supreme Court on Jan. 14

Leadership Bismarck Mandan participants learned about the North Dakota Supreme Court on January 14 during a visit with Justice Douglas Bahr.

Big Muddy Bar Association plans 2026 meetings

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting meetings and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Chief Assistant State's Attorney - Stutsman County

A job announcement for a Chief Assistant State's Attorney for Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant State’s Attorney II - Burleigh County

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney II for Burleigh County has been posted.

Be Aware of Jury Scams

State law enforcement offices are warning the public of an uptick in jury duty scam calls.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Williston

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court located in Williston has been posted.

Photos from the Passing of the Gavel Ceremony January 6, 2026

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen to Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers took place Jan. 6. The passing of the gavel is a formal ceremony intended to memorialize the transition of Chief Justices.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court Valley City

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney for District Court in Valley City has been posted.

Passing of the gavel ceremony to be held Jan. 6

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen to Chief Justice-elect Lisa K. Fair McEvers will take place at 3:00 P.M. on Jan. 6. in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Bismarck.

Deputy Clerk Supervisor Mills to Retire

Burleigh County Deputy Clerk Supervisor Sherry Mills to retire on Jan. 2, 2026

New Opinions: December 31, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions

Job Announcement: Legal Secretary I - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary I in the Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office has been posted.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant III in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.