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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 DistrictJob 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.