NECJD issues updated COVID-19 procedures

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued a procedural order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol.

Sargent County courthouse closed today

The Sargent County courthouse will be closed today, Jan. 24.

New opinions: Jan. 21

The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions.

ECJD issues order suspending jury trials

East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby has issued an order suspending jury trials due to COVID-19 transmission increases.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Jan. 19

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two new opinions.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2022 schedule, seeks members

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

SCJD to return to remote proceedings

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an order on expanded use of reliable electronic means proceedings.

Rolette County courthouse will open 2 hours late

The Rolette County courthouse and offices will open two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 20, due to weather.

County courthouses close early due to weather

The Pembina County Clerk of Court's office closed at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, due to weather. The Barnes, Burke, Eddy, McHenry, Nelson and Rolette County courthouses are closed for the afternoon as is the Pierce County clerk's office.

Courthouses to close for King holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Day.

County courthouses closed, opening late due to weather

The Renville, Sargent and Wells county courthouses will be closed Friday, Jan. 14, as will the LaMoure County Clerk of Court office. Rolette County offices will be opening two hours late Friday due to anticipated weather conditions.

Burgum names Mandan attorney Norrell as general counsel

On Jan. 13, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell will serve as the next general counsel for the governor’s office, effective Feb. 28.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

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

Rolette County hearings to be held by reliable electronic means

Northeast Judicial District Judge Anthony Swain Benson has issued an order that, beginning Jan. 12, all court proceedings in Rolette County will be held by reliable electronic means.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the City Attorney department in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinions: Jan. 6

The Supreme Court has issued 15 new opinions.

Absey honored for years of service to courts

Grand Forks County Clerk of Court Rebecca Absey was recognized at a Jan. 5 retirement celebration for more than 40 years of service with the court system.

North Dakota courts awarded grant to improve criminal case processing

The North Dakota Court System was recently awarded a $998,302 grant from the Department of Justice for a 3-year study and implementation project to reduce delay in criminal case processing.

Courthouses opening late due to weather

The courthouses in Cass, Cavalier, Dickey and Grand Forks counties will be opening at 10 a.m. today. The Walsh County courthouse will be closed until 12:30 p.m. and the Sargent County courthouse closed all day.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Law library resources available to attorneys and public

The Law Library is now offering in-person visits by appointment, along with its ongoing phone, email, and mail legal research assistance.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Jan. 4

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that when distributing funds, the Treasurer should not take into account the gross production and oil extraction tax revenue derived from oil and gas exploration and production from wells located on reservation lands.