4 finalists chosen for SCJD judge vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has named four attorneys as finalists for appointment to the South Central Judicial District judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Gail Hagerty. They are Jessica J. Binder of Stanton and Paul H. Myerchin, Matthew A. Sagsveen and Bobbi Brown Weiler, all of Bismarck.

U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21 arguments

Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court hears arguments in a case on the definition of “serious drug offense” and a case involving arbitration requires for an international commercial dispute.

Job Announcement - Court Reporter

A job announcement for a Court Reporter with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Richland County Treatment Court ready to open its doors

The Richland County Treatment Court, located in Wahpeton, is ready to provide a program that hopes to rehabilitate drug and alcohol offenders who commit to the program.

North Dakota panel sees progress but more to do for missing, murdered Native people

Bismarck Tribune: "A new federal task force holds promise for the tragedy of missing and murdered Native women and girls."

Traynor receives commission to North Dakota federal court

Ballotpedia News: "On January 13, 2020, Daniel Mack Traynor received his judicial commission to the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota."

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment in a North Dakota personal injury case involving high voltage power lines.

'Rebel' Republican congressman from North Dakota ran for president as a third-party candidate

G.F. Herald: "Many North Dakotans may know that Theodore Roosevelt was the presidential candidate on the Bull Moose, or Progressive Party, ticket, in 1912. There are also some who are aware that Gary Johnson, who was born in Minot, N.D., was the presidential candidate in 2012 and 2016 for the Libertarian Party."

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ECJD hires judicial referee

The East Central Judicial District has hired Stephanie Hayden as a judicial referee. She will be responsible for conducting and presiding over formal hearings and court cases involving child support, small claims, civil traffic, evictions, orders for protection, paternity and other cases as assigned.