Does juvenile crime peak during the holidays in North Dakota?

KX News: "From 2017 to 2018, juvenile crime went down 5 percent statewide. 10,089 kids under 18 were referred to their local court for any sort of crime."

New opinion: Dec. 20

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

Senate confirms Traynor as new federal judge in North Dakota

Bismarck Tribune: "The U.S. Senate has confirmed Devils Lake attorney Daniel Traynor to serve as federal judge in North Dakota, according to U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer."

South Dakota courtrooms adjust to long holiday

KELO News: "South Dakota state workers will have both this Monday and Tuesday off. That means courthouses across the state will be closed from 5 p.m. Friday all the way through Christmas Day."

Job Announcement - Electronic Court Recorder

A job announcement for an Electronic Court Recorder with the District Court in Valley City has been posted.

Job Announcement - Part-Time Case Aide

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide with the Juvenile Drug Court in Minot has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 6, South Central Judicial District (consol. 20190346)

Order of Adoption

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 7, South Central Judicial District (consol. 20190371)

New opinions: Dec. 18

The Supreme Court has issued three new opinions.

Bismarck woman shares journey of how an illness took her from lawyer to laureate

KFYR News: "Jackie Stebbins was a partner at a law firm in Bismarck and a successful trial attorney. She describes herself as a huge Elton John fan, even dedicating much the office space in her house to someone she draws inspiration from."