Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Twelve judges and attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the North Dakota Supreme Court to fill the vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for ECJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the East Central Judicial District

Job Announcement: Legal Director - Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for a Legal Director for the newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

Norman John Backes 1937-2025

Retired District Court Judge Norman J. Backes died on December 12, 2025

8th Circuit Decides North Dakota Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decided Morehouse Enterprises, LLC v. Bureau of ATF on Dec. 11

NEJD Judge Samuelson Investiture set for Feb. 10

The investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson will be held February 10, 2026 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake.

Justice McEvers elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 10 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was chosen to replace Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen commencing Jan. 1, 2026.

Lawyers Reminded to Renew Law Licenses by December 31

Lawyers who have not yet renewed their licenses for 2026 are reminded to do so by December 31, 2025.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties and municipalities interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Case Aide - Fargo

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Case Aide in Fargo has been posted.