Steele County Clerks office closed Friday, October 27.

Steele County Clerks office closed Friday, October 27th.

The Dunn County Courthouse will be opening two hours late Oct. 27th

The Dunn County Courthouse will be opening two hours late Friday Oct. 27th.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

North Dakota Court computer systems unavailable due to planned maintenance on Friday evening, Oct. 27th starting at 6:30 pm Central Time

North Dakota Court computer systems will be unavailable due to planned maintenance on Friday, October 27th starting at 6:30 pm Central Time for approximately two hours.

New Opinions: Oct. 26

The Supreme Court posted 8 new opinions on October 26th.

Divide County Courthouse and McKenzie County Courthouse will open at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, Oct. 26

Divide County Courthouse and McKenzie County Courthouse will open at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, Oct. 26th due to weather conditions.

Burke County Clerks Office Closing Early Oct. 25th

Burke County Clerks office closing early Oct. 25th due to deteriorating weather.

Loren D. Jones 1957-2023

Attorney and UND Law School graduate Loren D. Jones died on October 8, 2023. A memorial visitation will be Friday, Oct. 27 in Eden Prairie, MN.

Judge Hayden Investiture set for Nov. 6th

An investiture ceremony for East Central Judicial District Judge Stephanie R. Hayden will be held Monday, November 6th at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 302 at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo.

Justices lead professional development for social studies teachers

Justices lead professional development for social studies teachers October 19-20 in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide position in Grand Forks has been posted.

Benson County Clerks Office will be closed Friday, October 20th.

Benson County Clerks Office will be closed Friday, October 20th.

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Williston has been posted.

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Minot has been posted.

Judge Chas Neff, Jr. Investiture - October 11th Photos

Northwest District Judge Chas Neff, Jr. was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Williams County Courthouse in Williston on Oct. 11. Here are the photos.

Steele County Clerks office closed Tuesday, October 17.

The Steele County Clerk's office will be closed on Tuesday October 17th.

Job Announcement: Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Cass County State's Attorney has been posted.

Court system to offer training seminars for guardians

We are happy to announce five upcoming virtual education seminars that may of interest to people that work with vulnerable adults. Participants must register for each session separately for attendance tracking.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cass County State’s Attorney Office has been posted.

New Opinions: Oct. 11

The Supreme Court has issued six new opinions on October 11.

UND Gerald W. VandeWalle Courtroom Reopening Ceremony Oct. 23

The UND School of Law is hosting a reopening ceremony for the Gerald W. VandeWalle Courtroom on Monday October 23, 2023 in Grand Forks.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Southeast Judicial Applicants to be Considered for Judicial Appointment

On September 25, 2023 members of the State Bar Association of North Dakota were notified of a judicial opening in the Southeast Judicial District. The opening was created due to the appointment of Judge Cherie Clark to Judgeship No. 11 in the East Central Judicial District.

Richland County Courthouse closed Monday, Oct. 9

Richland County Courthouse is to be closed on Monday, October 9th.

Warning of Fraudulent Financial Charges

The Court has been made aware of a scam involving fraudulent charges to individual’s financial accounts that purport to be charges for e-filing with the North Dakota Court System.

New Law Review issue available

The North Dakota Law Review has published Volume 98, Issue 3, which is available online.

New lawyers admitted to the bar in Supreme Court Ceremony

Thirty-one new lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota bar during a ceremony on September 29 in the Russel Reid Auditorium at the North Dakota Heritage Center.

New Opinion: Oct. 2

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion on October 2.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Fargo has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Jamestown has been posted.

New Opinions: September 28

The Supreme Court has posted 19 new opinions on September 28.

North Dakota removes mental health, addiction question from bar application

The State Board of Law Examiners eliminated the condition or impairment question related to mental health and addiction from the bar application – which was question number 30.

Job Announcement - Judicial Referee

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

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the East Central Judicial District.

Fred E. Whisenand, Jr. 1929-2023

Former Williston attorney Fred Whisenand , Jr. died on Sept. 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 1 in Whitefish, Montana.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill Judgeship No. 1 in the Southeast Central Judicial District with chambers in Jamestown. This vacancy was created as a result of the appointment of Judge Cherie Clark to Judgeship No. 11 in the East Central Judicial District.

Judge Kristi P. Venhuizen Investiture - September 26th Photos

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Kristi Venhuizen was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Grand Forks County Courthouse in Grand Forks on Sept. 26. Attached are the photos.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

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

Court chooses law clerks for 2024-2025 term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court beginning August 1, 2024: Jack Blotsky, Gabrielle Frawley, Danielle Middleton, Taylor Schmidt, and McKenna Weisenburger.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator in Dickinson has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator 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.

Wells County Clerk Office Closing at 11:00A.M. Friday, September 22

The Wells County Clerk Office is closing at 11:00A.M. Friday, September 22.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - District Court

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Court issues order on vacancy in SEJD judgeship

The Supreme Court has issued an order retaining Judgeship No. 1 at Jamestown in the Southeast Judicial District.

Job Announcement: Attorney I

A job announcement for an Attorney I for the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 1, SEJD

Michael Hoffman 1955-2023

Bismarck attorney Michael Hoffman died on September 16, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 21 in Bismarck.

New Opinion: September 18

The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on September 18th.

New Opinions: September 14

The Supreme Court posted 6 new opinions on September 14th.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Jamestown has been posted.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

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

Tom Patrick Slorby 1948-2023

Longtime Minot attorney Tom Slorby died September 8, 2023. He was a graduate of UND School of Law and was admitted to the North Dakota State Bar Association in 1973. A memorial service will be held September 13th in Minot, N.D.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

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

July 2023 Bar Examination Results

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2023 bar examination. Of the 43 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 26 applicants achieved a passing score. This is a 60 percent overall pass rate, compared to 59 percent a year ago. The passage rate for those taking the North Dakota examination for the first time was 69 percent.

National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) Presents the Karen Thorson Award

National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) presents the Karen Thorson Award to Lee Ann Barnhardt at annual conference.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney II

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Judge Jackson J. Lofgren Investiture - August 25th Photos

South Central District Judge Jackson Lofgren was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on Aug. 25. Here are the photos.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant States Attorney with the Cass County State's Attorney's office in Fargo has been posted.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 2, NECJD

Eddy County Clerk of Court Office Closing at 3:00pm Tuesday, September 5th.

The Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closing at 3 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

William James Brudvik 1946-2023

Longtime attorney William James Brudvik died August 22, 2023. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1976. Funeral services will be held on September 22 in Lake Park, Minnesota.

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents seeking Contractors

North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents is currently looking for contractors in the Northwest Judicial District

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney I, Stutsman County

Job Announcement - Chief Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for a Chief Assistant State’s Attorney with the Stutsman County State’s Attorney's office has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney II

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney II, Stutsman County

Job Announcement: Attorney I Public Defender

Job Announcement: Attorney I Public Defender in Williston, North Dakota

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender

Job Announcement: Supervising Attorney Public Defender in Williston, North Dakota

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement

Job announcement for Attorney Advisor in Sioux Falls, SD.

Job Announcement

Job announcement for Attorney Advisor in Fargo, ND.

Stutsman County Courthouse Closed

The Stutsman County Courthouse is closed from 9:00am to 1:00pm on August 31st, 2023.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer I

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I in Devils Lake has been posted.

Judge Venhuizen investiture set for Sept. 26th

The investiture ceremony for Judge Kristi Venhuizen will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 26th at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Judge Lolita G. Hartl Romanick to Retire

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Lolita G. Hartl Romanick has announced that she will retire effective November 1, 2023.

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

A job announcement for a Technology Coordinator with the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Natural Resources and Native American Affairs Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Sign up for email notifications from Child Support

Members of the bench and bar can sign up to receive email updates and other notifications from Child Support.

Judge Lofgren investiture set for Aug. 25th

The investiture ceremony for Judge Jackson J. Lofgren will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, August 25th at the Burleigh County Courthouse.

Ransom County Clerk's Office will be closed on August 21

Ransom County Clerk's Office will be closed on Monday, August 21st.

Judge Neff investiture set for Oct. 11

The investiture ceremony for Judge Chas Neff, Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11th at the Williams County Courthouse.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: August 17

The Supreme Court has issued thirteen new opinions.

Three members elected to Administrative Council

Three members-at-large have been elected to serve on the Court’s Administrative Council.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator

A job announcement for a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Grand Forks has been posted.

Carlton Hunke 1943-2023

Longtime Fargo attorney Carlton "Mike" Hunke passed away on August 10, 2023. Services to be held Friday, August 18, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Officer

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

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

New Opinions: August 2

The Supreme Court has issued ten new opinions.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the Stark County State’s Attorney Office has been posted.

Divide County Courthouse is closed

Divide County Courthouse is closed today August 1, 2023 due to a water main break.

Notice of Consultation

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 1, SEJD

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who began their one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court on August 1: Casey Orvedal, Haley Finch, Charles Steinberger, Dixie Holland, and Orrin Burch.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

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

Judge Richard W. Goldberg 1927 – 2023

Judge Richard Wayne Goldberg, former Fargo attorney and judge for the U.S. Court of International Trade, passed away at the age of 95.