Fargo North Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and visit with Justices

Fargo North High School Law and Justice Students observe oral arguments and learn about the Supreme Court.

Stanley High School Forensics Class Partake in Mock Trials

Stanley High School Forensics class participate in mock trials at the Mountrail County Courthouse.

New opinions: November 20, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 6 new opinions.

Law Clerk Breaks Down Legal Careers and AI’s Developing Role in Law for High School Students

North Dakota Supreme Court Law Clerk Peter Liffrig recently visited a careers class at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.

UND School of Law reopens Dean search

The University of North Dakota School of Law has re-opened its Dean search

The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomes Dixie R. Holland as new Chief Deputy Clerk

Dixie R. Holland has been selected to serve Chief Deputy Clerk of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

William Robbins, Jr. 1938-2025

Retired attorney William A. Robbins, Jr. died on November 10, 2025.

Armstrong appoints Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson to Northeast Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson to an open judgeship in the Northeast Judicial District, effective Nov. 28.

Former Chief Justice VandeWalle receives inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from UND Law Review

Former Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle received the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Dakota Law Review

Job Announcement: Investigative Counsel - ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for Investigative Counsel for the ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship located in Bismarck has been posted.

Judge Hurly elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on Administrative Council

Judge Michael Hurly has been elected to serve as the Unit 1 at-large representative on the Administrative Council. He will be finishing out the term previously held by Judge Anthony Swain Benson.

Justices Announce Candidacy for Chief Justice Position

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and Justice Jerod Tufte have announced their candidacy for the position of chief Justice.

Hutton selected to serve as deputy state court administrator

Kelly Hutton has been selected to serve as the next deputy state court administrator, effective December 29, 2025.

Job Announcement: State's Attorney - Billings County

A job announcement for a State's Attorney in Billings County has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Wahpeton

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court-Bismarck/Mandan

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Bismarck/Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement: Application Support Analyst I-Bismarck

A job announcement for an Application Support Analyst I in Bismarck has been posted.

North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

The North Dakota Court System Seeks to Raises Awareness of Recent Scams Targeting Potential Jurors

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator-Dickinson

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

North Dakota Appellate Case System Update

The North Dakota Appellate Case System public portal has been updated. Multi-factor authentication requests will now be delivered to the user’s registered email address rather than to a phone number.

Chief Justice Jensen will not seek re-election as Chief Justice.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen will not seek re-election as Chief Justice for the North Dakota Supreme Court.

UTTC Classes visit Burleigh County Courthouse

Students from United Tribes Technical College Criminal Evidence and Constitutional Law classes observe court on Nov. 5.

20 Complete Court Manager Program

Court staff completed the Court Manager Program in Bismarck on Nov. 6