Request for Proposals for Transcription Services

The North Dakota Court System has released a Request for Proposal for Transcription Services.

Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson to Retire

Deputy State Court Administrator Scott Johnson will retire effective December 26, 2025.

Lawyers reminded to verify their contact information

Fully-licensed attorneys are encouraged to check your contact information listed in the Lawyers directory for accuracy.

Job Announcement: Admin Assistant-District Court in Bismarck

A job announcement for an Admin Assistant for District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinions: October 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 16 new opinions.

Job Announcement - Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

A job announcement for a Director of Medicaid Fraud Control Unit located in Bismarck has been posted.

Notice of Comment and Orders of Adoption

A notice of comment and orders of adoption has been issued by the Supreme Court

Harry Jonathan Pearce 1942-2025

Retired attorney Harry Jonathan Pearce died on October 14, 2025.

Benson elected presiding judge of NEJD

Judge Anthony Swain Benson has been elected to serve as the new Presiding Judge for the Northeast Judicial District effective immediately.

Supreme Court names law clerks for 2026-2027 term

The Supreme Court has selected five people to serve a one-year clerkship beginning Aug. 1, 2026. They are: John Banks, Darian Coghlan, Madelyn Nelson, James Nicolai, and John Sanden.

Job Announcement: Attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission

A job announcement for an attorney for N.D. Ethics Commission has been posted.

Mark Fraase 1934-2025

Mark “Tinker” Fraase passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 6, 2025, at the age of 90, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Notice of Consultation

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in East Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 6, with chambers in Fargo, was posted to the Supreme Court’s public portal.

Judge Marina Spahr Investiture Photos from Oct. 10

South Central Judicial District Judge Marina Spahr was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on October 10. Attached are the photos.

ECJD Judge Chase announces resignation

East Central Judicial District Judge Nicholas Chase has given notice of his resignation effective Oct. 10.

New opinions: October 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 4 new opinions.

Coming in mid-November - Attorney License Renewal for 2026

The Board reminds all lawyers to ensure their e-mail address is and remains current because no paper statements will be mailed out.

Pamela Tamayo-Stenehjem 1951-2025

Long-time Dunn County Clerk of Court Pamela Tamayo-Stenehjem died on Sept. 15, 2025.

Municipal Judges Seminar

Municipal Judges from North Dakota attend annual seminar in Bismarck Oct. 6

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection and Antitrust

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

Job Announcement: Assistant Attorney General

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

Judge Andrew Eyre Investiture - October 2 Photos

Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Andrew Eyre was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on October 2 at the Grand Forks County Courthouse.

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney-District Court-Bismarck

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney-District Court located in Bismarck has been posted.