2013 State of the Judiciary Address

I begin this State of the Judiciary by observing that access to the courts and the ability to participate in one's own case are key concepts in delivering justice. We do not always meet that goal, but we remain intent on keeping open the window of opportunity for all who seek remedy in our courts.

Order of Adoption

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Order 16 - Electronic Filing in the District Courts

Order of Adoption

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and North Dakota Rules of Court

Order of Adoption

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct 3.8, Regarding Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

Order of Adoption

Proposed Adoption of North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 56 Regarding the Juvenile Drug Court Advisory Committee

Order of Adoption

Proposed Amendment to Admission to Practice R. 3(A), Regarding the Requirements of the Nonresident Attorney's Affidavit in Support of a Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The October 30-31, 2012, photos

Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle speaks to a class of students at the University of North Dakota School of Law on Oct. 30 during the Court's annual visit.

The Supreme Court at West Fargo - The October 29, 2012, photos

The North Dakota Supreme Court traveled to West Fargo October 29 to hear arguments and visit with students.

Order of Adoption

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 - Safekeeping Property and Professional Liability Insurance Disclosure

Notice of Hearing

Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure, North Dakota Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and North Dakota Rules of Court