Governor appoints Nieuwsma to SCJD judgeship

Governor Doug Burgum announced Sept. 1 that he has appointed Judicial Referee Lindsey R. Nieuwsma of Bismarck to the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer with Juvenile Court in Fargo has been posted.

Hamilton begins second term as president of national paralegal association

Melissa Hamilton, a paralegal with the attorney general's office, has been sworn in for her second term as president of the National Association of Legal Assistants.

New opinion: Aug. 26

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

ECJD Judge Brady investiture postponed

The formal investiture of East Central Judicial District Judge Reid Brady, which was set for Aug. 27, has been postponed indefinitely due to the rise of coronavirus cases.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Aug. 26

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the City of Velva properly posted and filed the notice of a special meeting.

SCJD updates mask and social distancing order

SCJD Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has issued an updated order requiring face coverings in courtrooms during all trials and hearings.

ECJD Referee Griffeth to retire Oct. 1

East Central Judicial District Referee and Magistrate Scott A. Griffeth has announced his retirement from the court system effective Oct. 1.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney II Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

A job announcement for a Judicial Referee with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Supreme Court seeking input on livestreamed oral argument

Currently, the Supreme Court offers oral argument in-person and by reliable electronic means. The Court is seeking public input on the continued livestreaming of oral argument audio and video.

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: Aug. 19

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Law library offers guide to legislative history research

The Supreme Court Law Library has put together a quick guide to conducting research into legislative history.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Cass County experiencing intermittent network outages

Cass County has been experiencing intermittent network outages today. Response times by phone or email will be effected. There is no ETA on when services will be restored.

Committee sends 3 nominees for SCJD judge vacancy to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District: Travis W. Finck, Micheal A. Mulloy, and Lindsey R. Nieuwsma.

Supreme Court offers continuing education series (approved for 1 CLE credit per session)

The Supreme Court will hold an education series from 12-1 p.m. CDT on the third Friday of August, September, October and November. The first session will be held Friday, Aug. 20.

School of Law welcomes incoming students

East Central Judicial District Judge Stephannie N. Stiel gave the convocation address as the UND School of Law welcomed a new class of students Aug. 15.

Domestic Violence Court records three years of service

The Grand Forks County Domestic Violence Court marks its third anniversary this month. The first court session was in August 2018.