Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

SEJD Judge Blumer will not seek re-election

Southeast Judicial District Judge Mark Blumer has given notice that he will not seek re-election. His term ends Dec. 31.

Job Announcements - Public Defenders

Job announcements for five Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

County courthouses to close early

The Bottineau County courthouse is closing at 1:30 p.m. today, March 8, due to the weather. Eddy County will be closing at 2 p.m.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties, municipalities and attorneys interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 1.5 and 1.15

New opinions: March 3

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill Judgeship No. 6 in the East Central Judicial District, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Judge Thomas R. Olson.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with Legal Services of North Dakota in Bismarck has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 51

Richland County courthouse closed today

The Richland County courthouse is closed today, March 2, due to maintenance issues.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

The South Central Judicial District has updated its mask and social distancing order. In most instances, masks will no longer be required in courtrooms.

Changes to appellate rules effective March 1

Amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure took effect March 1. The rules will be applied to all documents filed on or after March 1, regardless of the status of the appeal.

Amendments to rules on trial court procedure now in effect

Effective March 1, the Supreme Court made amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and the Administrative Rules.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Civ.P., Crim.P., App.P., Ev., Admin. R.

Supreme Court issues order on ECJD judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 6 in its present location.

Legislative branch website changes set for Feb. 28

The legislative branch website domain change is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 28.

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Wayne O. Solberg 1932-2022

Longtime Fargo lawyer and city attorney Wayne O. Solberg died Feb. 21. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1966. Funeral services will be held Feb. 28 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo.

Richland County courthouse to open late today

Due to blizzard conditions, the Richland County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23.

February 2022 bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 22, with 25 applicants taking the exam.

Courthouses closed today

Due to weather conditions, the Dickey, LaMoure, McIntosh and Sargent County courthouses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22.