New Montana law ends statute of limitations on child sex abuse

Great Falls Tribune: "A bill to change Montana's child sexual abuse laws, including lifting the statute of limitations for prosecuting such crimes, was signed Tuesday by Gov. Steve Bullock."

S.D.: Federal judge garners piece of state history

Moody County Enterprise: "Flandreau native Karen Schreier has the distinction of being the first female judge appointed by a president to serve in South Dakota. After nearly 20 years working in that spot as a U.S. District Judge for the District of South Dakota, she retains the distinction of being the only one."

Barnes County clerk's office to close early May 7

The Barnes County Clerk of Court's office will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. It will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Governor Burgum proclaims May as Drug Court Month

A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it’s drug court. During the month of May, drug courts throughout North Dakota will join more than 3,000 such programs nationwide in celebrating National Drug Court Month.

U.S.: Justice Brett Kavanaugh says judges 'owe our allegiance to the Constitution'

CNN: "Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh stressed judicial independence and 'allegiance to the Constitution' in his first major appearance outside of Washington since his contentious confirmation last October."

Mont.: 'Riot' of miner's wives led to protection for officials, which Butte lawsuit may overturn

KPVI News: "If a former Butte woman wins her case against the Montana Board of Medical Examiners, she may reverse a judicial rule that was established when miners’ wives rioted against the Anaconda Company 73 years ago."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Fargo has been posted.

New opinion: May 6

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.

Lawsuit over North Dakota water supply project ends after 16 years

Dickinson Press: "The 2002 legal challenge to the Northwest Area Water Supply project has likely come to an end, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Friday, May 3. In an opinion issued Friday morning, the D.C. Circuit Court ruled in favor of North Dakota and the Bureau of Reclamation."

Justice Jensen, Judge Hurly speak at Rugby High School

Northeast Judicial District Judge Michael Hurly and Supreme Court Justice Jon Jensen visited Rugby High School on May 3. Judge Hurly and Justice Jensen spoke with the junior and senior classes about the North Dakota Judicial System, the Bill of Rights and answered questions from the students.