4 finalists chosen for SCJD judge vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has named four attorneys as finalists for appointment to the South Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Gail Hagerty. They are Jessica J. Binder of Stanton and Paul H. Myerchin, Matthew A. Sagsveen and Bobbi Brown Weiler, all of Bismarck.

Richland County Treatment Court ready to open its doors

The Richland County Treatment Court, located in Wahpeton, is ready to provide a program that hopes to rehabilitate drug and alcohol offenders who commit to the program.

North Dakota panel sees progress but more to do for missing, murdered Native people

Bismarck Tribune: "A new federal task force holds promise for the tragedy of missing and murdered Native women and girls."

'Rebel' Republican congressman from North Dakota ran for president as a third-party candidate

G.F. Herald: "Many North Dakotans may know that Theodore Roosevelt was the presidential candidate on the Bull Moose, or Progressive Party, ticket, in 1912. There are also some who are aware that Gary Johnson, who was born in Minot, N.D., was the presidential candidate in 2012 and 2016 for the Libertarian Party."

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Adoption of Rule

ECJD hires judicial referee

The East Central Judicial District has hired Stephanie Hayden as a judicial referee. She will be responsible for conducting and presiding over formal hearings and court cases involving child support, small claims, civil traffic, evictions, orders for protection, paternity and other cases as assigned.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

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

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 and 5.1

Dakota Datebook: 1868 Suffrage Attempt

Prairie Public: "Multiple attempts for women’s suffrage were made in Dakota Territory and North Dakota before the approval and passage of the 19th Amendment in 1919. One of the first occurred during the eighth territorial session, held December 1868 to January 1869."

Job Announcement - Clerk of District Court

A job announcement for a Clerk of District Court II in Fargo has been posted.

Fargo Inn of Court celebrates women's right to vote

On Dec. 10, Supreme Court Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and East Central Judicial District Judge Stephannie N. Stiel participated in a program organized by the Ronald N. Davies American Inn of Court in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of women’s right to vote.

Job Announcement - Director of Technology

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

N.D. Law Review seeking submissions for spring issue

The North Dakota Law Review is now accepting submissions for its spring publication and is proud to announce that its upcoming issue will feature all North Dakota based authors.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

Job Announcement - Law Clerk

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

Eight attorneys apply for SCJD judgeship vacancy

Eight attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the South Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Gail Hagerty.

Gavel passes to Chief Justice Jensen

The passing of the gavel ceremony from former Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle to Chief Justice Jon Jensen took place Jan. 6. Chief Justice Jensen was chosen Dec. 12 to replace Justice VandeWalle and he assumed his new duties on Jan. 1.

Jensen ready to get to work as new North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice

Bismarck Tribune: "Jon Jensen likes the courtroom. That's a good trait for the new chief justice of North Dakota's Supreme Court."

Bismarck - Mandan Drug Court celebrates 20 years of hope and healing

The Bismarck - Mandan Drug Court marked 20 years of service in the community with a celebration Jan. 3 at the Burleigh County Courthouse. Here are the photos.

Wells County clerk's office closed this afternoon

The Wells County Clerk of Court's office closed this afternoon, Monday, Jan. 6.

Job Announcement - Assistant State's Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney with the Williams County State's Attorney's office in Williston has been posted.

Passing of the gavel ceremony set for Jan. 6

The passing of the gavel ceremony from Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle to incoming Chief Justice Jon Jensen will occur at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Bismarck.

Notice of Judicial Vacancy - South Central Judicial District

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Governor Doug Burgum convening the Committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill a judgeship vacancy in the South Central Judicial District.