Judge Fontaine to Retire

Northeast Judicial District Judge Laurie Fontaine has announced that she will retire effective January 29, 2021.

Job Announcement - Legal Secretary

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary position available in the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office has been posted

The United States Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments next week with one Justice missing and an empty courtroom

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020, and her passing will leave the Court with 8 Justices when their term begins on October 5.

District court judge swears in son as an attorney

A district court judge in Cavalier County performed a swearing-in ceremony for her son Friday, Sept. 25.

Clerk of District Court for Stutsman County speaks of career

Hill, the clerk of Southeast District Court in Stutsman County, accepted a temporary position from Judge Herald Herseth in January 1990 for Stutsman County Court as a deputy clerk. In 2003, Hill applied and was chosen for the clerk of court position for the Stutsman County District Court.

New opinions: Sep. 25

The Supreme Court has issued 2 new opinions.

Dockter receives excellence award from governor

Kim Dockter, education and special projects coordinator with the Supreme Court, has been honored for her work in educating, supporting and empowering a successful transition to a remote environment for the state's courts and ensuring continuity for the state’s justice system.

Municipal court judge training moves to online format

Training for municipal court judges in North Dakota is taking a new direction this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead of the Fall 6-hour training held annually in Bismarck, the judges will have the opportunity to attend a series of online events.

U.S. District Court issues updated COVID-19 order

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has issued an updated order extending the authorization for the use of video and tele conferencing for specified hearing types until December 25.

U.S. District Court to upgrade CM/ECF system

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will be upgrading its CM/ECF system over the weekend. The system will be unavailable beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25.