Judge Foughty chairs panel at conference on racial and ethnic fairness in the courts

On May 25, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Donovan J. Foughty chaired a panel on "Supporting Diverse and Inclusive Juries” at the annual conference of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts.

Retirement open house for Stutsman clerk Hill set for May 27

A retirement open house for Stutsman County Clerk of Court Barb Hill will be held May 27 at the Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown.

NEJD honors Judge Fontaine on her retirement

Family members, local citizens, justices, judges, members of the bar and staff gathered on May 21 to pay tribute to retired Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie A. Fontaine.

UND Law’s McGinniss to step down as Dean in 2022

University of North Dakota School of Law Dean Michael S. McGinniss has announced his decision to conclude his deanship after the next academic year and return to his role as a full-time faculty member.

Order of Adoption

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

Notice of Comment/Hearing (N.D.R.Ct. 3.2)

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

Supreme Court returning to in-person oral argument

Starting in June, the Supreme Court will be returning to in-person oral arguments. The month of June will be conducted in a hybrid fashion with some arguments held in-person in the Ralph J. Erickstad Courtroom and some arguments held by Zoom.

New opinions: May 20

The Supreme Court has issued eight new opinions.

NECJD issues updated order on COVID-19 courthouse protocol

The Northeast Central Judicial District has issued an updated order on court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SCJD updates standing order on remote proceedings

The judges of the South Central Judicial District have reviewed court procedure in the district as the area continues to lessen COVID-10 restrictions.

Thomas H. Carey 1937-2021

UND law graduate Thomas H. Carey died April 15. A native of Minneapolis, he was in civil practice from 1964-1986 and was then appointed a Minnesota district judge, serving until 2000.

Judge Fontaine retirement celebration to be held May 21

A retirement celebration for Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie Fontaine will be held Friday, May 21, at the Cavalier Transit Center.

Cavalier, Pembina County clerk's offices to close early May 21

The Clerk of Court Offices in both Cavalier and Pembina County will be closing at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21.

Gov. Burgum proclaims May as Drug Court Month

North Dakota's drug courts join nearly 4,000 drug courts nationwide in celebrating Drug Court Month. Drug courts are now the most successful justice program for reducing addiction, crime, and recidivism while saving taxpayer dollars.

Retirement celebration for court reporter Gillig to be held May 20

South Central Judicial District court reporter Jane Gillig will be honored at a retirement event Thursday, May 20, at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan.

Ramsey County Courthouse closed until 1 p.m.

The Ramsey County Courthouse is closed today, May 17, until 1 p.m.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the McKenzie County State’s Attorney's office has been posted.

LaMoure County clerk’s office closed on May 17

The LaMoure County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed on Monday, May 17.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

New opinion: May 13

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Braget honored for service

Kay Newell Braget, Clerk of Court for Pembina County, was recognized for 37 years of service to the State of North Dakota, Northeast Judicial District and Pembina County on May 7.

New N.D. Attorney General opinions

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two open meetings opinions and an open records opinion.