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.

Schneider nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney

McLain J. Schneider of Fargo has been nominated to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

NECJD issues updated COVID-19 courthouse protocol

On Sept. 16, the Northeast Central Judicial District released a revised COVID-19 courthouse protocol that includes updated information on Zoom appearances, mask wear and trial procedure.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

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

New opinions: Sept. 15

The Supreme Court has issued two new opinions.

Irene Springan 1919-2022

Longtime Supreme Court judicial secretary Irene Springan died Sept. 9. Burial will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Stanley.

Berta L. Anstrom 1946-2022

Fargo attorney Berta L. Anstrom died Aug. 24. A UND School of Law graduate, she was admitted to the N.D. Bar in 1996. A small service for family members will be held at a later date.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

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

Referee Portscheller to retire after long career in the courts

North Central Judicial District Referee Connie S. Portscheller has announced that she will retire effective Nov. 4. She has worked in the judicial system for almost 30 years.

July 2022 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2022 bar examination. Of the 66 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, 39 applicants achieved a passing score.