Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D.R.Ct. 11.8

Order of Adoption

Amend.to N.D Sup. Ct. Admin. R. and N.D. Sup Ct. Admin O.

Application deadline extended for Justices Teaching Institute

The deadline for application to the 2021 Justices Teaching Institute, The Constitution and Judicial Decision Making, is extended to Sept. 1.

Call for Vendors for Transcription Services

The Administrative Office of the Courts is accepting applications from persons or businesses interested in providing audio transcription services on an infrequent, as-needed basis.

New opinions: Aug. 5

The Supreme Court has issued 13 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Order of Adoption

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

Family law mediator applications now being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program statewide.

Court welcomes law clerks for 2021-2022 term

On Aug. 1, the Supreme Court welcomed five new law clerks for the 2021-2022 term.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with Legal Services of North Dakota's Medical Legal Partnership - Legal Advocates for Health in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Procedural rule amendments take effect Aug. 1

Amendments to N.D.R.Civ.P. 54 on judgments, N.D.R.Civ.P. 55 on default, N.D.R.Crim.P. 32.1 on deferred sentences, N.D.R.App.P. 34 on hearings and N.D.R.Ct. 3.2 on motions take effect Aug. 1.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Juv.P.

New opinion: July 29

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Paul C. Germolus 1967-2021

Bismarck attorney Paul C. Germolus died July 26. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1997. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 30, at Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck.

Four attorneys seek SCJD judgeship

Four lawyers have submitted an application to the Judicial Nominating Committee for the South Central Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John W. Grinsteiner. They are Justin M. Balzer, Travis W. Finck, Micheal A. Mulloy and Lindsey R. Nieuwsma.

Binder joins Office of Administrative Hearings

Jessica J. Binder joined the Office of Administrative Hearings as an administrative law judge on July 19.

July bar examination begins

The North Dakota Bar Exam began on Tuesday, July 27, with 65 applicants taking the exam. Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 60 percent are graduates of the UND School of Law and 79 percent are first-time test takers. The exam ends Wednesday.

Judge Agotness formally takes bench in NEJD

An investiture ceremony for Judge Kari M. Agotness was held July 23 at the Cavalier County courthouse in Langdon. Judge Donovan Foughty presided over the event and Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Leslie Bakken Oliver, general counsel for Governor Doug Burgum, presented remarks.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy: South Central Judicial District

The Judicial Nominating Committee is now accepting applications to fill a judgeship vacancy in the South Central Judicial District. Applications are due Tuesday, July 27.

Job Announcement - Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

Judge Agotness investiture set for July 23

The formal investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Kari M. Agotness will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 23, at the Cavalier County Courthouse in Langdon.