Court approves changes to juvenile rules

The Supreme Court has adopted new Rules of Juvenile Procedure 11.1 on child competency and 18.1 on reviews of child placement. The Court also adopted amendments to Rules of Juvenile Procedure 2, 6, and 9. The changes take effect Oct. 1.

Court adopts new rule on access to court records

The Supreme Court has adopted new Administrative Rule 41 on access to court records. The new rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.

The North Dakota Chief Justice is making history

My ND Now: "Have you ever wondered who’s working hard inside the state capitol? I’m talking about the heavy hitters, those making decisions year-round. One of those people is Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle."

U.S.: Supreme Court Justice Kagan shares her insights

Courthouse News Service: "In a visit to U.C. Berkeley Law School Monday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan shared her thoughts on studying law, divisive politics and the career disappointments that led to her reaching the highest court in the nation."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney with the Morton County State's Attorney's Office in Mandan has been posted.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Chief Deputy Clerk with the Office of the Clerk of Supreme Court in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinion: Sept. 24

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

55 new attorneys sworn in to N.D. bar

During ceremonies at the North Dakota State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 23, 55 new attorneys were sworn in to the North Dakota bar.

U.S.: 8 religion-related cases to watch when the Supreme Court is back in session

Deseret News: "Religious liberty advocates are gearing up for a big year at the Supreme Court, which will be back in session on Oct. 7. Justices have already agreed to hear four faith-related cases on LGBTQ rights and religious schooling."

Nation: 39 states show decreases in prison populations

ABC News: "The renewed interest in criminal justice reform is having an impact in a real way, experts say. A recent report shows that 39 states had decreases in their prison populations from 2009 to 2017."