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New N.D. Law Review issue posted online

North Dakota Law Review Volume 95, Number 1 is now available online.

Text notifications now available in criminal, juvenile cases

The North Dakota court system is now offering text notifications to parties involved in criminal and juvenile court cases. Parties who sign up will receive text notifications for all newly scheduled, re-scheduled, or canceled hearings.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: April 29

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Bismarck Public School District’s announcement that an executive session was to discuss “complaints raised to the district” was sufficiently detailed.

Dakota Datebook: New constitution rejected

Prairie Public: "On this date in 1972, voters had some heavy measures to consider in a special election. They were asked to adopt or reject a new, shorter state constitution, which would replace the one from 1889."

Supreme Court amends emergency order on evictions

The Supreme Court has amended Administrative Order 27 to remove the provision suspending eviction hearings except for good cause. The amendment continues the extension of the deadline to hold a hearing from 15 days to 45 days, and the authorization for the use of reliable electronic means to hold hearings and exchange evidence.

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N.D. court system releases 2019 annual reports

The 2019 annual reports for the North Dakota Court System have been posted. The reports provide statistics and information on all court system activity.

Application deadline extended to August for 2020 Justices Teaching Institute

The deadline for secondary history, government and social studies teachers to apply to the 2020 North Dakota Justices Institute is extended until Aug. 15.

Dakota Datebook: Clara Darrow

Prairie Public: "The Votes for Women League of North Dakota was organized in 1912. Clara was elected president, a position she held until her death."

Court amends pandemic emergency orders

The Supreme Court has amended Administrative Order 25, the pandemic emergency order, and Administrative Order 26, the emergency order for bail and plea proceedings.

Dakota Datebook: Suffrage attempt and non-suffrage organizing

Prairie Public: "Yet another attempt at women’s suffrage was made in 1913 during the Legislative Assembly in Bismarck. Those who were pro-suffrage were more organized this time. The legislature actually did pass the bill."

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Court responds to concerns about parenting time arrangements

Recognizing growing concerns about parenting time arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court launched a new expedited parenting time mediation program on April 1.

Board of Law Examiners posts update on July 2020 bar examination

The State Board of Law Examiners posted new information regarding the July 2020 Bar Examination.

Juvenile Court adapting to COVID changes

KFYR News: "The North Dakota Juvenile Court System is having to adapt to the changes caused by coronavirus restrictions."

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Job Announcement - Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

A job announcement for Chief Deputy Supreme Court Clerk with the Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Dakota Datebook: Beulah Amidon, ND suffragist

Prairie Public: "On this date in 1917, Beulah Amidon, daughter of Judge Amidon of Fargo, was making a name for herself as a suffragist as she traveled the United States."

New opinions: April 6

The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.

Court offers new guardianship course

The Supreme Court has launched an all new adult guardianship course intended for new guardians and people who are thinking about becoming guardians.