UND hosts citizenship ceremony

Thirty-eight people from 11 countries took the Oath of Citizenship in a Sept. 16 ceremony at the University of North Dakota. Peter Welte, chief judge of the United States District Court of North Dakota, administered the oath.

Supreme Court chooses law clerks for 2023-2024 term

The Supreme Court has selected Orrin Burch, Haley Finch, Dixie Holland, Casey Orvedal and Charles Steinberger to serve one-year clerkships beginning Aug. 1, 2023.

Judge Cruff to lead mental health initiative

Southeast Judicial District Judge Brad Cruff recently completed the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative and will be teaming with Dr. Rose Julius of the Northeast Human Service Center to train North Dakota judges on working with individuals with behavioral health needs who come into the justice system.

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.