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.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Sept. 23

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued three opinions: on a county commission's duty to sit on the joint board of county commissioners to approve the budget of a health district; on the transfer of property by a school board; and on whether Billings county commission properly noticed its meetings. .

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued a per curiam opinion in a North Dakota sex abuse case.

Attorney admission ceremony held virtually

For the first time in history, the North Dakota Supreme Court held its attorney admission ceremony virtually. The ceremony took place Sept. 18.