Court seeks non-attorney members for Judicial Conduct Commission

The North Dakota Supreme Court is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Judicial Conduct Commission. Both positions are for “citizen” members and cannot be filled by judges, retired judges or lawyers.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office has been posted.

Job Announcement - District Court Paralegal

A job announcement for a District Court Paralegal with the Judicial Support Pilot Project in Cavalier has been posted.

New opinions: Aug. 27

The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.

John Doerr 1933-2020

Longtime attorney John Doerr, 87, died Aug. 22. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1958. Funeral services will be held Aug. 28 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

2020 Legislative Drafting Seminar set for Oct. 1

The Legislative Council staff will sponsor a legislative drafting seminar on Thursday, Oct. 1. There is no charge for attending this seminar. Registrants will receive the 2021 Legislative Drafting Manual.

Order of Adoption

Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 11

Order of Adoption

Amend. to N.D.R.Ct. 8.1

New opinion: Aug. 26

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Yes, women could vote after the 19th amendment - but not all women. Or men

MPR News: "On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially took effect when Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed a proclamation certifying its ratification."