Judge Jason J. Hammes Investiture - March 14 Photos

South Central Judicial District Judge Jason J. Hammes was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse in Bismarck on March 14, 2025. Attached are the photos.

Judge Ryan J. Younggren Investiture - March 7 Photos

East Central Judicial District Judge Ryan J. Younggren was formally sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo on March 7, 2025. Attached are the photos.

North Dakota Federal Court Student Outreach Events

Federal judges, court staff, and representatives from other federal agencies have participated in several student outreach events throughout North Dakota this spring.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for March 25th

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Joe A. Johnson 1958-2025

Fargo attorney Joe Johnson died on March 13, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo.

Jerald Hjelmstad 1953-2025

Longtime N.D. League of Cities attorney Jerald Hjelmstad died on Feb. 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court - Watford City

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Watford City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal in Bismarck

A job announcement for a Paralegal in Bismarck has been posted.

Notice of Consultation

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 1, with chambers in Bismarck, was posted to the Supreme Court’s public portal.

New Opinion: March 13

The Supreme Court has issued 1 new opinion.