Statutory amendments, new rule deal with defendant competency

Amendments to section 12.1-04-08 of the North Dakota Century Code will take effect on Aug. 1, 2023. These amendments relate to defendants who lack fitness to proceed.

Clark and Hayden appointed District Court Judge

Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Cherie Clark, Stephanie Hayden to new judgeships in East Central Judicial District.

National Association for Court Management (NACM) Announces New Board Composition

North Dakota Unit 1 Deputy Court Administrator Kelly Hutton Selected as new Vice President

Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Training

Tribal Law Policy Institute/Tribal Youth Resource Center and All Rise traveled to Devils Lake, N.D. to provide training on best practices in Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts.

North Dakota Child Support guidelines amended

North Dakota Child Support guidelines amended effective July 1, 2023.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Chief Assistant State's Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney II

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney II with Stutsman County has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney I

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney I with Stutsman County has been posted.

New opinions: July 19

The Supreme Court has issued eleven new opinions.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D.R.Ct. 8.15

Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 41.1

Job Announcements - Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents

Five job announcements - three for attorneys, one for investigator lead, and one for support staff - with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents have been posted.

Northeast Judicial District Court Recorder Stittsworth honored at retirement celebration

A retirement celebration was held on Friday, July 14th, 2023, to honor Wendy Stittsworth, Court Recorder for the Northeast Judicial District, after 41 years of service with the North Dakota Court System.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Reporter

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Bottineau has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure 18 and 19

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

Venhuizen appointed District Court Judge

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Kristi Venhuizen to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District. Judge Venhuizen will be chambered in Grand Forks.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

New opinions: July 7

The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions.

Wendy Stittsworth retirement party set for July 14

A retirement party for Ramsey County Recorder Wendy Stittsworth will be held July 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Devil's Lake.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary position available in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted.

Job Announcement - Program Manager

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

Courthouses to close for Independence Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. Courthouses in Barnes, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Cavalier, Dunn, Golden Valley, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Slope, Traill, Ward, and Wells counties will also be closed Monday, July 3.

Job Announcement - Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney Genral/HIDTA Attorney

A job announcement for a Special Assistant United States Attorney/Assistant Attorney Genral/HIDTA Attorney with the Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aid with the Richland County Adult Drug Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

Job Announcement - Chief Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Long-time staff attorney to retire

Mike Hagburg, who has served as a staff attorney to the state court administrator’s office for 22 years, has announced his retirement effective June 30.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 41.1

Judge Bruce Bohlman 1939-2023

Retired Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Bohlman died June 27. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1969. Services will be held Thursday, July 6, in Grand Forks.

Kringlie selected to serve on NCSC Committee

Karen Kringlie, the North Dakota Courts Administrative Unit 2 Director for Juvenile Court, was selected to serve on the National Center for State Courts 2023 Review Board and Trends Committee.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

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

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerks

A job announcement for five Law Clerks with the Supreme Court in Bismarck for the 2024-2025 term has been posted.

Committee sends candidates for ECJD vacancy to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded seven names to Gov. Doug Burgum for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships. They are Alisha J. Ankers, Cherie L. Clark, Scott O. Diamond, Daniel Gast, Stephanie R. Hayden, Jenny M. Samarzja, and Ryan J. Younggren.

Juror pay to increase

North Dakota jurors will be getting a raise starting July 1, 2023. The legislature, acting at the request of the Supreme Court, has doubled the daily rate of juror pay.

Governor appoints Neff to NWJD judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Charles “Chas” Neff Jr. to a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Court Data Specialist

A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Data Specialist with the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Committee sends candidates for NECJD vacancy to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has forwarded three names to Gov. Doug Burgum for the new Northeast Central Judicial District judgeship. They are Megan Jo Kvasager Essig, David N. Ogren, and Kristi Pettit Venhuizen.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Legal Director

A job announcement for a Legal Director with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinions: June 21

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.

June 22 declared Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day

Governor Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, June 22, as Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day.

Job Announcement - Public Defenders

Job announcements for Public Defenders with the Commission on Legal Counsel for indigents in Williston have been posted.

Job Announcement - General Counsel

A job announcement for General Counsel of the North Dakota Ethics Commission has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.App.P. 25 and 28

Courthouses to close for Juneteenth

Courthouses in Billings, Bottineau, Cavalier, Crosby, Eddy, Foster, Golden Valley, Nelson, Oliver, Pembina, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Towner and Williams counties will be closed Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday.

Court system to offer parenting coordinator training

The court system will offer a two-day parenting coordinator training class with Dr. Matthew Sullivan June 21-22. The training is free and will meet the requirements of N.D.R.Ct. 8.11.

McIntosh County clerk’s office to close June 13-22

The McIntosh County Clerk of Court’s office will be closed the dates of June 13-22.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk

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

New opinions: June 8

The Supreme Court has issued five new opinions.

Family law mediator applications now being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for mediators to mediate for the Family Mediation Program in Bismarck, Fargo, and Williston.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Attorney Advisor

A job announcement for an Attorney Advisor at Grand Forks Air Force Base has been posted.

Applicants pursue NECJD, ECJD judicial opportunities

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received applications from eight candidates for the new Northeast Central Judicial District judgeship and 13 candidates for the two new East Central Judicial District judgeships.

Nominating committee forwards two NWJD candidates to governor

The Judicial Nominating Committee has sent candidates Charles "Chas" Neff, Jr. and Christopher K. Votava to Gov. Doug Burgum to be considered for the Northwest Judicial District judgeship vacancy.

Nominating committee seeks applicants for 3 judicial vacancies

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill three new judicial positions created by HB 1002. Applications are due Tuesday, June 6.

Ethics commission seeks members

Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Stutsman County State's Attorney's office in Jamestown 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.

Jean L. Lengowski 1982-2023

Jean L. Lengowski died May 10. She was a graduate of the UND School of Law. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 3, in Mandan.

New Law Review issue available

The North Dakota Law Review has published Volume 98, Issue 2, which is available online.

Court reporter Martinson honored on retirement

Retiring Northeast Judicial District court reporter Debra Martinson has been recognized for more than 43 years of service with the court system.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

New opinions: May 30

The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.

Courthouses to close for Memorial Day

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

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

Order of Adoption

Proposed N.D.R.Crim.P. 12.3

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court Program in Jamestown and Valley City has been posted.

Judge Foughty leads national racial and ethnic fairness conference

From May 21-24, Northeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Donovan Foughty will be heading the 35th annual conference of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Senior Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Three apply for NWJD judge vacancy

Three attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the Northwest Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul W. Jacobson. They are Charles Neff, Jr., Jonathan J. Smith, and Christopher K. Votava.

Joseph Maichel 1934-2023

Longtime Bismarck attorney Joseph R. "Joe" Maichel died May 17. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. Bar in 1959. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 23, in Bismarck.

Order of Adoption

Chambering of Two New Judgeships in the East Central Judicial District

Order of Adoption

Chambering of the New Judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District

Court system releases 2022 Juvenile Court Annual Report

The 2022 Juvenile Court Annual Report for the North Dakota Court System is now available. The report looks specifically at referrals to juvenile court, disposition of juvenile cases, and specific programs within the juvenile court offices across the state.

Judge Agotness hosts mock criminal jury trial

Northeast Judicial District Judge Kari Agotness welcomed students from Cavalier High School to the Pembina County courthouse for a mock trial on May 12.

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist with the District Court in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/HIDTA Attorney with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Veterans Treatment Court launches in Grand Forks

Northeast Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Don Hager conducted the “Stand Up” ceremony for the first Veterans Treatment Court in North Dakota on May 11 in Grand Forks.

Luella Dunn 1921 - 2023

Former North Dakota Supreme Court Clerk of Court, Luella Dunn died March 9. She was the first female Supreme Court Clerk of Court and only the third person to hold the office since statehood. She served in that capacity from October 30, 1968 until her retirement on June 30, 1992. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 15, in Bismarck.

Judge Thornton welcomed to the bench

In a formal investiture ceremony May 3, Judge Nicholas D. Thornton was installed on the Southeast Judicial District bench.

Deadline extended for applicants to NWJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has extended the deadline for applications from qualified attorneys interested in the Northwest Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul W. Jacobson.

Judge Narum presides over mock trial

Southeast Judicial District Presiding Judge Daniel Narum held a mock trial with the Business Law Class from Ellendale Public School on Tuesday, May 9.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Litigation Division in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division in Bismarck has been posted.