North Dakota

Richard B. Crockett 1944-2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Richard B. (Dick) Crockett approached all facets of his life with curiosity, creativity, and commitment. Born August 5 1944, he died May 9, 2026, in Edina, MN. Dick was the epitome of a well-rounded individual and—first and always—was devoted to family. He married Susan (Suzie) Anderson in 1966, and their 59+ year partnership took them to a variety of places around the country. In each they furthered themselves professionally and personally, while never losing focus on their shared goals and values. Most importantly they raised two sons, Eric and Seth, and took great pleasure watching them pursue their own goals, marry and raise their own families. Nothing gave Dick more pleasure than a pontoon ride with his family on board, helping his six grandchildren to build skills in water sports. Staying open to new ways of building family memories, the Crockett family of 12 journeyed to places in the US, Europe, South America, and Africa.

Educational pursuits took Dick to the University of North Dakota and to Stanford Law School. His professional career was as multidimensional as he was. From founding Crockett and Anderson law firm in Fargo with his good friend Dick Anderson, to being President of the National Association of University Attorneys while working in university law at North Dakota State University and in Syracuse, N.Y., to the position of Executive Director of the Edina (MN) Community Foundation, Dick led with expertise, efficiency, and friendliness.

Dick was a connector. He deeply valued his many friendships and was a master at maintaining relationships. He enjoyed introducing old friends to new friends and to getting people together. His friends spanned his lifetime, and his interest in people never waned. He felt lucky to have grown up in Langdon, N.D., and proudly kept that link to smalltown heritage and agricultural roots.

Dick was a passionate collector of art—woodcuts, pottery, and sculpture—along with antique toys and books, so many books, tallied by his family at over 3000. He even collected Davy Crockett memorabilia.

In 2021 Dick wrote a book for his extended family titled, Parallel Lives. The book is part genealogy and part philosophy, highlighting similar ideals and experiences that spanned generations in both his and Suzie’s families. Dick ended the book with three overarching thoughts: “Seek opportunity through change”; “Serve your community”; “Love and stay close to your family.”

Dick is survived by his wife Suzie, sons Eric (Amy) and Seth (Alyssa); grandchildren Catherine, Nicklas, Emma, Leif, Lily and Fritz; his brother, Doug (Jackie) and Suzie’s brother Eric Anderson (Janalee).

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 16th at 11:00 AM.

Job Announcement: Mental Health Court Coordinator - Mandan

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $21.84 Hourly

Location: Mandan, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U3-MDN-38-MHCC

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 06/05/2026

General Summary or Purpose

This position works a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Position Type/Salary:

Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $21.84/Hour

Reimbursed for Mileage

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Specialized Dockets
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Mental Health Court Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the files of all participants who are involved in the Mental Health Court. The coordinator will contact all collaborating organizations (treatment providers, probation officers, case workers, support agencies, etc.) and prepare progress reports for the weekly review hearings. The coordinator will also maintain the overall statistical data, budget, and other relevant information required for evaluation of the program.

Maintains files on all participants.
Contacts collaborating organizations and provides progress reports for review hearings.
Assists the Mental Health Court judge in the courtroom during review hearings.
Conducts orientations for new participants.
Staffs the weekly review hearings and administrative team meetings.
Coordinates graduations.
Purchases supplies needed for drug court affairs.
Communicates and coordinates with programs contracted to provide supervision for participants.
Maintains statistical data, budget information, and other information required for the evaluation of the program.
Helps educate the community and local organizations on treatment courts and their purpose.
Collects incentives from community for the program to help encourage participant improvement.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of local drug, alcohol, and mental health services, and other services for adults.
Familiarity with the justice system.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5366562/temporary-mental-health-court-coordinator-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Juvenile Treatment Court teams gathered in Bismarck for training.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Juvenile Treatment Court teams gathered in Bismarck for training. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges spent a day and a half teaching the teams about best practices, incentives and sanctions, how to engage families and more. The Juvenile Treatment Court teams were able to discuss issues they are currently dealing with, as well as learn what is working in other courts. Treatment Court professionals from New Mexico and Montana joined in to share their experience.

Pictured above and below, each treatment court highlighted what worked well and what was different about their court.

Jessica Pearce, from NCJFCJ, presented to the state treatment court team members information on latest best practices and additional tools used across the country in treatment courts.

New Opinions: June 4, 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

WSI v. Jones, et al. 2026 ND 115
Docket No.: 20250429
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: Tufte, Jerod E.

Highlight: Under Cridland v. N.D. Workers Comp. Bureau, 1997 ND 223, 571 N.W.2d 351, administrative res judicata does not bar a subsequent workers' compensation proceeding when the first proceeding decided a different subject matter and did not adjudicate the claim later asserted.

A claim that a work injury accelerated a preexisting condition is not ripe—and therefore could not have been raised in an earlier proceeding—until WSI has terminated benefits for the acute accepted condition.

State v. Littledog 2026 ND 114
Docket No.: 20250405
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Attempted Murder
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A criminal judgment entered after a jury convicted the defendant of attempted murder is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (3).

Sanderson v. Demers, et al. 2026 ND 113
Docket No.: 20250361
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: Tufte, Jerod E.

Highlight: North Dakota law requires elected and appointed officials to take an oath of office but does not apply to unelected, unappointed employees of the unified judicial system.

The district court did not abuse its discretion in concluding Plaintiff's claims are frivolous and awarding attorney's fees to Defendants.

State v. Ferrell 2026 ND 112
Docket No.: 20250384
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Protection/Restraining Order
Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair

Highlight: An order dismissing a criminal case without prejudice is appealable.

A district court's decision to dismiss a criminal case on its own motion is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.

Pre-dispositional bail orders prohibiting contact are not among the kinds of orders punishable for disobedience under N.D.C.C. § 12.1-10-05(1).

Hofer v. Paulson, et al. 2026 ND 111
Docket No.: 20250142
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair

Highlight: Statutory interpretation presents a question of law, reviewed de novo on appeal. When interpreting a statute, the primary objective is to ascertain the intention of the legislation.

Under the statute of frauds, a special promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another, except in the cases provided for in another statute, is invalid unless it is in writing.

A "guaranty" is a promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another person, while an "assumption" of debt is taking someone else's debt or other obligation for or on oneself.

Under the statute of frauds, an agreement or promise to alter the terms of repayment or forgiveness of a debt, in an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars or greater, is invalid unless it is in writing.

Berger v. Berger 2026 ND 110
Docket No.: 20250356
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Friese, Mark A.

Highlight: Res judicata bars a district court's consideration of a subsequent motion when a valid, final judgment has been entered and that judgment is conclusive to the claims or causes of action raised, or those that could have been raised by the
parties.

Petition of Dansdill 2026 ND 109
Docket No.: 20250461
Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Other
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: The substantive evidence and merits of an informal disciplinary disposition are reviewed de novo on the record. A violation of the rules of professional conduct must be established by clear and convincing evidence.

Rule 5.5(a), N.D.R. Prof. Conduct, incorporates rules regulating the legal profession, including the North Dakota Admission to Practice Rules. A violation of Admission to Practice Rule 3 may constitute an ethical violation under Rule 5.5(a).

The second safe harbor alternative in N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 5.5(b)(3) permits a lawyer only to prepare for the matter before pro hac vice admission, not to appear in it. Being designated as counsel in a matter constitutes appearing.

A nonresident lawyer's failure to file a motion for pro hac vice admission within 45 days after appearing as counsel, as required by N.D. Admission to Practice Rule 3(A)(2), constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in violation of N.D.R. Prof. Conduct 5.5(a).

Job Announcement: Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $18.56 Hourly

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-35-VTCMC

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

General Summary or Purpose

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

If you are looking for a 20-hour per week position with flexible hours and would find it rewarding to administrate a peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Shows a passion for supporting veterans.
Understands the importance of mentor relationships.
Has good networking skills.
Keeps information confidential.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Position Type/Salary:
Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $18.56/Hour
Reimbursed for Mileage

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct
Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Specialized Dockets

Accountable For (Job Titles): None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator serves as the mentor program manager and is responsible for the administrative work and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the assigned peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).

Organizes and facilitates ongoing recruitment and training of mentors. Ensures mentors follow established policies and procedures.
Acts as a liaison between the mentors, mentor program and the VTC.
Collaborates with the VTC team to develop and implement a strategic plan for the mentor program that meets the long-term goals of the community and ensures program sustainability.
Serves as an active member of the VTC team and attends meetings and trainings as required.
Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with community organizations and program stakeholders including, judicial district courts, district attorney’s office, public defender’s office, county sheriff’s departments, law enforcement representatives, probation department, veteran’s administration, and other community and alternate treatment providers to support mentors.
Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as a VTC mentor coordinator representative. Also attends pre-court staff meetings and court hearings as deemed appropriate.
Develops and implements quality assurance program for peer mentors.
Consults with VTC judge and veteran’s coordinator on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including VTC efficiency, and internal and external quality assurance.
Facilitates community presentations and education, develops community resources, and collects data for the mentor program as needed.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Requirements:

Courteous and cooperative.
Understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Keeps information confidential.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5363526/part-time-veterans-treatment-court-mentor-coordinator-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $21.84 Hourly

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U2-FGO-34-VTCC

Department: Trial Court Services

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

General Summary or Purpose

This position works a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Position Type/Salary:

Part-Time, Temporary Position with a Wage of $21.84/Hour

Reimbursed for Mileage

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Manager of Specialized Dockets
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the files of all participants who are involved in the Veterans Treatment Court. The coordinator will contact all collaborating organizations (treatment provider, probation officer, mentor coordinator, veterans agencies, etc.) and prepare progress reports for the weekly review hearings. The coordinator will also maintain the overall statistical data, budget, and other relevant information required for evaluation of the program.

Maintains files on all participants.
Contacts collaborating organizations and provides progress reports for review hearings.
Assists the Veterans Treatment Court judge in the courtroom during review hearings.
Conducts orientations for new participants.
Staffs the weekly review hearings and administrative team meetings.
Coordinates graduations.
Purchases supplies needed for drug court affairs.
Communicates and coordinates with programs contracted to provide supervision for participants.
Maintains statistical data, budget information, and other information required for the evaluation of the program.
Helps educate the community and local organization on treatment courts and their purpose.
Completes drug testing as required.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma. A bachelor's degree in the social sciences (criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, etc.) is desired, and a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of local drug and alcohol services and other services for adults.
Familiarity with the justice system.
Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5363326/part-time-veterans-treatment-court-coordinator-fargo?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Timothy Joseph Beaton 1949 - 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Timothy Joseph Beaton, 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Crossville, TN on May 19, 2026.

Tim was born on February 17, 1949, at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN, to Janet and Francis Beaton. He was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was confirmed at Nativity Catholic Church, both of Fargo, ND.

Tim was a storyteller. He loved recounting the shenanigans that he and older brother Mike shared with their Beaton and Beckmann cousins, summer days spent playing outdoors with neighborhood kids, and racing home from Fargo’s Clara Barton Elementary and Agassiz Junior High to nab his mom’s freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies before playing pick-up hockey on neighborhood rinks well into the dark winter evenings. He helped build the Beaton family cabin on Lake Melissa in Detroit Lakes, MN, where in the 1960s he and Mike taught countless friends and friends-of-friends how to water ski, the lakeside sound of the Beach Boys playing over transistor radio.

Tim graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1967 as president of the school’s last graduating class, a distinction he wore with pride. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science Education from North Dakota State University in 1971, where he was a proud member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1974.

Tim met Joan Tool in the fall of their freshman year at NDSU; they were married on August 17, 1971, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo. They welcomed daughter Heather in 1976, and son Casey in 1980.

Tim built a distinguished 21-year career in trust administration and management, leading the trust departments of banks in Grand Forks, ND; Fond du Lac, WI; Sheboygan, WI; Moorhead, and Fargo, maintaining membership in the Bar Associations of each state and county in which he worked. In 1996, Tim and Joan became small business owners, operating Northport True Value Hardware in Fargo. He devoted the last decade of his career in service of the community in which he was born and raised, as Executive Director of the Fargo Moorhead Area Foundation, where he oversaw its substantial growth and the purchase of a permanent headquarters overlooking Island Park Pool, where he swam as a boy. In recognition of his service and legacy, the Tim Beaton Cass Clay Community Land Trust Legacy Fund has been named in his honor.

Tim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan (Tool) Beaton; daughter Heather Beaton (Mark Speltz) of Eden Prairie, MN; son Casey (Deveny) Beaton of Prior Lake, MN; grandchildren Nora, Liam, and Ewan Hart, and Wesley, Oliver, and Thatcher Beaton; brother Michael F. (Carol) Beaton; nephews and niece Mike (Betsy) Beaton; Jill (David) Suppes; all of Fargo, ND; and Jon (Kari) Beaton of Eden Prairie, MN; and numerous beloved cousins, family, and friends. He is preceded in death by parents Janet D. (Beckmann) and Francis J. Beaton; and his beloved childhood cocker spaniel, Penny.

A private Rite of Committal will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Garden, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Crossville, TN. A service in Fargo-Moorhead is being planned for the fall; details will be shared at a later date.

Viewe the complete obituary here: https://www.bilbreyfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries/timothy-beaton

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk of District Court - Bismarck/Mandan

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $54,504.00 Annually

Location: Bismarck/Mandan, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U3-B/M-36-DC

Department: Unit 3 - Clerk of Court Office - Bismarck/Mandan

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take typing and grammar tests.

If you would enjoy reviewing documents to determine conformity to court procedures and rules and are obsessed with details and accuracy, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Thrives in a highly structured, deadline-oriented, and fast-paced environment.
Enjoys applying many procedures and rules.
Pays strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Gives excellent customer service.
Easily adapts to changes.
Shows initiative and dependability.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Deputy Clerk of District Court Video – Realistic Job Preview

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Clerk of Court I, II, III or IV or Deputy Clerk of District Court Supervisor
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Deputy Clerk of District Court is responsible for performing and assisting other court personnel in duties associated with case management activities of criminal, civil, traffic, or other cases before the district court from initial filing to final disposition, and for assisting other court personnel in completing these duties. If assigned, makes a verbatim record of district and juvenile court proceedings using audio recording equipment, creates and maintains annotations/tags, notes appearances and essential events during the proceedings. Performs courtroom duties.

Performs court operations involved in the scheduling, handling, and preparing of court calendars in accordance with the directives of the Clerk of Court.
Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity to court procedures, laws, and rules. Routes documents to proper offices and persons.
Ensures that cases are assigned to judicial officers in accordance with the district's caseflow plan. Provides proper notice to parties of case numbers and judge assignments.
Records incoming documents, case proceedings, and dispositions into the court's case management system. Processes court orders, notices, and reports in accordance with business practices and established procedures.
Receives and records all fees, fines, bonds, restitution, or other receipts submitted to the Clerk of Courts Office. Generates checks, balances tills, prepares deposits, and assists with month-end financial activities.
Receives, answers, and routes telephone calls to appropriate parties. Provides assistance to the public in their requests for information that does not involve legal advice, confidentiality, or right-to-know laws.
Implements court procedures and rules and clerks hearings, as directed by the Clerk of Court. Organizes cases daily to ensure each judge attending court, and coordinates the court session with the judge, court security, attorneys, and parties to ensure it is managed and completed efficiently and effectively. Relates court documents to hearings and relates events to each other.
Searches criminal, civil, traffic, and judgment records.
Participates in the management of the District Court jury program.
Ensures quality of court records by reviewing files and monitoring various reports so that the court's records are maintained accurately and timely.
Prepares courtroom duties:
- Performs sound check for all microphones in the courtroom, and performs test recording prior to court.
- Manages the software for hearings as co-host, admitting participants, renaming participants, muting participants, requesting participants to un-mute, and creating and monitoring break-out rooms during hearings.
- Ensures interpreters and participants are present and connected for hearings as needed.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any issues with courtroom technology.
- Performs clerk duties, administers oaths, marks documents, maintains logs and other forms, and transfers storage devices, files, and records to the clerk of district court for reference.
- Accurately records court and jury trial proceedings. Takes court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony.
- Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the judicial officer.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

If assigned recording duties, then requires the DAR (Digital Audio Recording) certification or the AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) CER (certified electronic court reporter) certification or ability to obtain within six months of assignment. A comparable certification by another state court or federal court may be substituted for the AAERT certification.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of grammar.
Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, court documents, court routines, and operations.
Knowledge of office etiquette.
Knowledge of general laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the court.

Skill Requirements:

Effective, courteous, and professional Interpersonal and customer service skills adaptable to a diverse range of individuals.
Skilled in district court operations and routines of case processing and scheduling.
Skilled in preparing and processing of legal documents, orders, judgments, or reports.
Skilled in reading, understanding, and applying statutes and legal procedures/terminology.
Written communication skills to prepare reports, memos, and letters.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy of work.
Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work to process court documents in a timely manner.
Proficiently uses required software programs.
Ability to work in a highly structured and fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and positively adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to show initiative.
Must be dependable.
Skilled in the operation and use of office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over scheduling and travel arrangements and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5365713/administrative-clerk-deputy-clerk-of-district-court-bismarck-mandan?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Accountant Analyst

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $75,672.00 Annually

Location: Bismarck, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-SC-BIS-37-ACT

Department: Office of the State Court Administrator

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Accountant Analyst position reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and oversees revenue accounting practices and procedures to ensure proper accounting controls and procedures for enhancing the accounting of revenue operations. If you thrive on managing and analyzing accounting controls and procedures, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail skills.
Enjoys assessing, evaluating, designing, and implementing accounting controls and procedures.
Skilled in interpreting and understanding accounting laws, rules, and policies.
Aptitude relating fiscal and accounting aspects to individuals at all levels.
Adept at writing and preparing detailed accounting reports, statements, documents, or correspondence.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Related Degree and 3 years of related experience.
Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.

Testimonials/Work FAQs/Interesting Facts/Code of Conduct

Career Opportunities/Working at the ND Court System

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Supervisor of Accounting
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Accountant Analyst is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing revenue accounting procedures and practices of all courts covered under the court system and for developing procedures and policies to assure proper accounting controls and procedures for enhancing the accounting of revenue operations. Provides oversight and coordination to all courts in assuring the proper development and implementation of revenue accounting controls, enhancements, and procedures. Oversees payroll and benefits for the court systems.

Develops policies and procedures to enhance internal accounting controls designed to safeguard revenues received by the court system.
Analyzes revenue accounting systems and recommends changes to ensure accounting internal controls meet generally accepted methods of accountability. Recommends software enhancements or changes to implement changes proposed and works with staff to implement any necessary changes.
Serves on various management committees responsible for developing management systems and procedures that may include issues impacting the accounting of court revenues.
Develops and analyzes district court statistics to assure appropriate accounting of funds and case filings. Develops charts and spreadsheets to facilitate the management of court-related revenues. Provides training to court and administrative personnel in the implementation of management and accounting procedures to assure consistent treatment, documentation, and reporting of revenues across the system.
Develops approach to conducting accounting audits/reviews, conducts reviews, and evaluates district court operations to identify, define, and resolve problems in the implementation of revenue accounting policies and procedures.
Reconciles cash accounting records.
Provides training to court and administrative personnel in the implementation of management and accounting procedures to assure consistent treatment, documentation, and reporting of revenues across the system.
Oversees payroll and benefits. Assists others in making benefit and payroll entries and changes in the payroll and benefit systems ensuring employee information in these systems are accurate. Tracks and reconciles monthly payroll changes. Manages the maintenance of the salary administration system.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree and three years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.

Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of general fundamentals, principles, and practices of public accounting and audit and accounting practices.
Knowledge of relevant laws and policies pertaining to judicial fiscal matters.
General knowledge and understanding of functions, purpose, and organization of the judicial system.
Knowledge of accounting software and accounting systems and functionalities, use, and operations.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in interpreting and understanding of laws, rules, policies, and guidelines pertaining to business and accounting practices and procedures.
Skilled in assessing, evaluating, designing, and implementing appropriate accounting controls and/or procedures to assure the appropriate accounting treatment of court revenues.
Skilled in communicating with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization concerning fiscal and accounting practices, concerns, issues, or discrepancies.
Skilled in the use and development of spreadsheet design and the application of automated accounting software systems.
Skilled in planning, organizing, implementing, and carrying out the responsibilities and requirements of the work independently within the authority delegated to the job.
Skilled in writing and preparing clear, concise, and detailed accounting and general business reports, statements, documents, or correspondence.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, seeing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, feeling, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

View the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5365821/accountant-analyst-bismarck?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Court Issues Order on Vacancy in NEJD Judgeship

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

An order regarding the vacancy in Northeast Judicial District Judgeship No. 6, with chambers in Grafton, has been posted to the opinions page.

This notice is provided under N.D.R.Proc.R. § 7.

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 6, NEJD 2026 ND 108

Docket No.: 20260127
Filing Date: 5/29/2026
Case Type: Judicial Administration - Vacancy - Vacancy
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Judgeship retained at Grafton

New Opinion: May 27

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

State v. Rademacher 2026 ND 107
Docket No.: 20250304
Filing Date: 5/27/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Homicide
Author: Friese, Mark A.

Highlight: A sentencing court may impose a sentence of imprisonment if it finds there are aggravating factors to justify a departure from presumptive probation. Aggravating factors include the age and vulnerability of the victim, and whether the offender was in a position of responsibility or trust over the victim.

Whether aggravating factors apply under the presumptive probation statute, N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-07.4, is a mixed question of law and fact.

The presumptive probation statute does not include a categorical exception for offenses involving a motor vehicle. The presumptive probation statute does not permit a district court to change the nature of an offense to which a defendant has pled guilty to, or been found guilty of, for sentencing purposes. Driving a motor vehicle alone does not establish "a position of responsibility or trust over the victim" under N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-07.4(2)(b).

Job Announcement: Part-Time Case Aide - Juvenile Court

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $18.56 Hourly

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Job Number: 2026-U1-GF-33-CASEAIDE

Department: Unit 1 - Juvenile Court

Opening Date: 05/27/2026

General Summary or Purpose

If you are looking for a 10-20 hour per week position with flexible evening and weekend hours or looking to build your resume and would find it rewarding interacting with juveniles in the Juvenile Drug Court Program administering drug testing and surveillance, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Keeps information confidential.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Easily understands, reads and relays instructions.
Effectively deals with all levels of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

This position works with youth in the juvenile justice system and the Juvenile Drug Court Program and is responsible for assisting with drug testing, curfew checks, electronic monitoring and may include mentoring participants in the Juvenile Drug Court Program.

Schedules and meets with the Juvenile Drug Court participants, their families and the juvenile court officer for an intake in order to review the rules and the roles.
Conducts and observes alcohol sensor and urinalysis tests on a random basis.
Conducts curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the juvenile court officer or the drug court coordinator.
Assists with electronic monitoring and all other monitoring devices.
May be required to supervise participants in group outings and special projects.
Completes required paperwork.
Reports any neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Courteous and cooperative.
Understands, reads and relays instructions.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Keeps information confidential.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Employee is subject to travel in the performance of the job. Employee normally has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. Of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5356652/part-time-case-aide-grand-forks?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement - Supreme Court Law Clerk

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $83,472.00 Annually Location: Bismarck, ND Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Job Number: 2025-SC-BIS-85-LC Department: Supreme Court Justice Chambers Opening Date: 10/06/2025 Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central General Summary or Purpose
Second-year law students interested in applying for a one-year appointment as a law clerk to the North Dakota Supreme Court should submit the following as an attachment: A letter of application addressed to: The Honorable Lisa Fair McEvers Judicial Wing, 1st Floor 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0530 An autobiographical sketch highlighting your achievement, life events relevant to your studies, or display an important aspect of your character. A curriculum vitae. Undergraduate transcript. L.S.A.T. score report. Law school application for admission. One official law school transcript to date of application. Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a member of the law school faculty. If a faculty member is submitting a recommendation letter directly to the ND Court System, please upload a document stating such. Please have faculty email recommendation letters to hr@ndcourts.gov. A writing sample that has been edited only by the applicant. Three references (list these in the Reference section of the application). It is acceptable to list the same individuals who provide letters of recommendation.

The current salary is $83,472 per year. Depending upon availability of funds and the possibility of legislative action for a pay increase between now and August 2027, that amount may change. The Court requires an individual selected to serve as a law clerk to be legally authorized to work in the United States and expects the individual to successfully complete law school education, take a bar examination of the applicant's choice before beginning the clerkship, and commit to completing a full one-year term from August 1, 2027, to July 31, 2028. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Interviews will be scheduled for August 2026.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Supreme Court Justice Accountable for (Job Titles): None FLSA Status: Exempt The Law Clerk is responsible for providing assistance to the justices by providing legal research, preparing case summaries, and preparing legal memoranda. Works closely under the direction of the justice. Conducts legal research, analyzes legal issues, and examines applicable laws prior to court decisions. Reads briefs, prior opinions, transcripts, court records, and documents. Analyzes legal issues and arguments. Performs legal research for statutes, legal precedents, regulations, or legislative history on relevant issues pertaining to the cases(s). Writes legal memoranda and statement of issues involved, including suggestions and recommendations to the justice. Drafts proposed opinions as directed. Complies references on law and decisions necessary for legal determinations, shepardizes cases either manually or by computerized inquiry. Reads and digests briefs, petitions, motions, opinions, and extracts pertinent points of fact and law. Reviews, edits, refines, and proofs opinions. Attends hearings and/or trials where research may be required to assist the court. Performs research and/or assists in the compilation of information and data needed for special projects that may be requested by the justice. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.
Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements: Requires a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and some related experience in conducting legal research and legal writing.
Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements
Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge of general law, statutory law, and court case precedent. General knowledge of court administration and office management policies and procedures. Knowledge of court system operations, court procedures, and rules including legal rules of evidence, civil procedures, criminal procedures, and appellate procedures. Knowledge of logical legal theorems, their application to legal precedent, rules of legal interpretation, and statutory interpretation. Skill Requirements: Skilled in conducting legal research and the application and interpretation of legal concepts, principles, and legal theorems to the specifics of the individual cases. Skilled in the use of legal research resources and software (i.e. Westlaw, LawDesk, Miche, Premise, etc.) and general office support applications (i.e. word processing and other desktop software/applications). Skilled in formulating, writing, and drafting legal opinions in a clear, concise, and coherent manner in accordance with the requirements of the court. Skilled in applying fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing individual cases and legal problems/issues. Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, feeling, seeing, fingering, and some repetitive motions or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job. Employee is subject to some limited travel in the performance of the job. Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5101726/law-clerk-supreme-court?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Announcement: Juvenile Court Supervisor - Devils Lake

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Salary: $88,392.00 Annually

Location: Devils Lake, ND

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Number: 2026-U1-DL-32-JCOIII2

Department: Unit 1 - Juvenile Court

Opening Date: 05/26/2026

Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

General Summary or Purpose

If you have a passion for public service related to juveniles as well as the leadership abilities to assist the Director of Juvenile Court Services, supervise personnel, and perform case management, this opportunity may be right for you.

The Ideal Candidate:

Easily engages, communicates, collaborates, and maintains good relations with employees, judicial officials, judicial partners, and community agencies.
Leads by example, motivating, encouraging, and developing others to effectively supervise employees.
Enjoys assisting in developing and implementing comprehensive services or programs for juveniles.
Effectively plans, organizes, implements, and provides guidance on case plans and utilizes resources and services in connection with case plans, addressing areas of community protection, competency development and accountability.
Thoroughly analyzes and reviews case issues and materials to make recommendations and fair and impartial decisions.
Enjoys preparing and presenting information and facts to the public, clients, or community groups.

The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience.
Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Juvenile Court Services
Accountable For (Job Titles): Juvenile Court Officers / Administrative Assistant-Juvenile Court / Juvenile Court Case Aide / Juvenile Court Drug Court Coordinator / Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Juvenile Court Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Director of Juvenile Court Services in providing advanced investigative, diagnostic, supervisory, and probation services for the court. Supervises assigned personnel.

This classification assists in the implementation of specialized programs and projects on behalf of the court. Responsibilities include supervising juvenile court staff as assigned, conducting informal adjustments, preparing temporary custody orders; and the authority to authorize the secure/non-secure detention, release of, or shelter care of juveniles.

The Juvenile Court Supervisor differs from the Juvenile Court Officer II in that the Juvenile Court Supervisor position requires more experience, has supervisory responsibility, program and project administrative responsibility, and intake and case assignment responsibility.

Oversees, coordinates, assigns, monitors, and trains other court personnel in the performance of duties ensuring conformance to established office routines, instructions, and practices set by the department manager.
Serves as the lead intake officer for an assigned region by reviewing all referrals to juvenile court to determine if the case should be diverted, handled via informal adjustment, or referred to the county state's attorney for formal petition. This includes all information gathering and verification and any necessary assessments needed to guide the intake decision process.
Assists the Director of Juvenile Court Services in performing the director's duties and responsibilities and may perform the core duties and responsibilities of a Director of Juvenile Court Services.
Performs the core duties and responsibilities required of juvenile officers including:
- Prepares predisposition reports of assigned cases. Interviews and assesses the involved parties and obtains case information from schools, law enforcement agencies, victims, and other sources.
- Prepares and presents detailed plans for service to the court. Attends, testifies, and participates in court hearings and other judicial proceedings.
- Develops and implements case plans based on assessment of the risks and needs of the probationer, family, victim(s), and community. Makes appropriate referrals for services.
- Conducts informal adjustments. Issues temporary custody orders for the care, custody, and control of children in need of protection. Authorizes the secure/non-secure detention, release of, or shelter care of juveniles.
Provides case assignment and case management guidance and assistance to juvenile officers, student interns, and volunteers by advising and responding to questions and problems arising from the review and management of cases.
Assists in the daily operation of the office including analysis and resolution of case problems, conduct of informal adjustments, preparation of temporary custody orders, the authorization of secure/non-secure detention, release of, or shelter care of juveniles.
Implements policies and procedures for the administration of children's programs and services within the parameters established by the court.
Represents the juvenile court on task forces, forums, and committees relating to children.
Maintains case information on the juvenile court information system and on juvenile cases filed in Odyssey.
Performs any of the duties that a Director of Juvenile Court has authority to carry out pursuant to Chapter 27-20.2, NDCC, or other statutes, or by court rule or policy if assigned by the court.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.

Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of juvenile probation, child placement, and child protection issues.
Considerable knowledge of local ordinances, state, and federal laws affecting children.
Knowledge of court procedures.
Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior.
Knowledge of available community resources and national alternative approaches to juvenile rehabilitation and care.
Knowledge of word processing and specialized court/case management software.

Skill Requirements:

Skilled in providing technical direction and supervision over assigned personnel.
Interpersonal and collaborative skills to work constructively within an agency in a community setting and effectively utilize available resources and services in connection with a case plan.
Planning, organizing, and implementing case plans.
Analyzing and reviewing case issues and materials to make recommendations and to make fair and impartial decisions concerning case dispositions, detention, and custody of children.
Rapport building, counseling, and interviewing skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare and present information and facts to the public, the court, clients, or community groups.
Monitoring compliance of conditions with the family and children and to provide appropriate guidance and support.
Preparing and documenting reports, case information, plans, reports, and other information needed to properly maintain case management records.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a comfortable office environment. Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employee has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light: Work involves exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

View the complete posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5354135/juvenile-court-supervisor-devils-lake?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

New Opinions: May 22, 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:26:00 GMT

Reller v. State 2026 ND 106
Docket No.: 20250419
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair

Highlight: A district court should summarily dismiss an application for postconviction relief only when the application demonstrates an impossibility of proving a claim upon which relief can be granted.

Following a motion for summary disposition of a postconviction relief application, an applicant must provide evidentiary support demonstrating an issue of material fact in order to defeat summary disposition.

A postconviction relief applicant asserting ineffective assistance of counsel must show: first, counsel's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness; and, second, counsel's deficient performance prejudiced the applicant.

Courts need not address both elements of the ineffective assistance of counsel test if one element is dispositive.

Shively v. Shively 2026 ND 105
Docket No.: 20250374
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce
Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair

Highlight: The mandate rule, a more specific application of law of the case, requires the trial court to follow pronouncements of an appellate court on legal issues in subsequent proceedings of the case and to carry the appellate court's mandate into effect according to its terms.

An award of primary residential responsibility is a finding of fact reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard. A district court must state its findings of fact with sufficient specificity to enable a reviewing court to understand the factual basis for its decision.

An award of parenting time between a parent without primary residential responsibility and a child is presumed to be in the child's best interests. Absent a reason for denying it, some form of extended summer parenting time with a fit
parent is routinely awarded if a child is old enough.

A district court must consider the Ruff-Fischer guidelines in equitably dividing the marital estate. A district court's distribution of marital property is reviewed as a finding of fact under a clearly erroneous standard.

Adverse rulings alone are not evidence of judicial bias or partiality. A change of judge may be ordered when a judge has an inability or unwillingness to follow the mandate on remand.

Craig v. State 2026 ND 104
Docket No.: 20260038
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A district court judgment denying an application for postconviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

Porteus v. NDDOT 2026 ND 103
Docket No.: 20250450
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Department of Transportation
Author: Friese, Mark A.

Highlight: A district court judgment affirming the North Dakota Department of Transportation's decision to suspend driving privileges is affirmed.

The plain language of N.D.C.C. § 39-10-38(2) requires a driver to continuously signal an intention to turn for not less than 100 feet before the turn. Stopping at a stop sign or other traffic control device does not negate the duty to continuously signal for not less than 100 feet before turning.

State v. Busche 2026 ND 102
Docket No.: 20250409
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Disorderly Conduct
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A district court's criminal judgment is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P.35.1(a)(3) and (7).

State v. Baker 2026 ND 101
Docket No.: 20250258
Filing Date: 5/22/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Sexual Offense
Author: Jensen, Jon J.

Highlight: An objection is unnecessary to preserve a claim of illegal sentence imposed in a criminal judgment from which an appeal may be immediately taken.

A person cannot be punished multiple times for a single offense, but a person may be guilty of multiple counts of the same offense when the convictions arise from different acts.

A sentencing court cannot reduce a person's good time. The computation of good time credits is exclusively an administrative responsibility.

An inmate must be sentenced to a correctional facility for the facility administrator to grant the inmate good time credit under N.D.C.C. § 12-44.1-3

Job Announcement: Attorney - Public Defender - Bismarck

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Job ID: 3032996

Location: Bismarck, ND

Salary Range: From 7355.00 To 8999.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Closing Date: 6/02/2026

This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the South-Central Judicial District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. This position will require travel to all counties in the South-Central Judicial District and will provide conflict services in other jurisdictions.

Our agency is committed to a vertical representation structure. You will be handling cases from initial appearance through trial, allowing you to gain experience in all stages of the judicial process. The Bismarck Public Defender Office is made up of a Supervising Attorney, four staff attorneys, and two administrative assistants. This team will offer the support you need while building a meaningful career as a public defender.

Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents offers rewarding work and career development opportunities including:

A comprehensive benefit package including fully paid family health insurance, an excellent retirement plan, annual and sick leave, and a variety of voluntary insurance options.

Flexible work schedule.

Summary of Work

Responsibilities include:

Represent clients in judicial proceedings in a competent, effective and ethical manner.
Provide representation for conflict cases in other jurisdictions as necessary which may require travel.
Keep abreast of statutory and decisional law in areas of practice.
Maintain license to practice laws and obtain required CLE credits.
May assist with agency education and training programs and projects for public defenders and contract attorneys.
Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in the State of North Dakota. We will consider applications from people eligible for licensure, but not currently licensed in ND.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical and decision-making ability.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process, background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Documents to be submitted:

Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References

Anyone needing assistance or accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact the Jamestown Administrative Office at 701-845-8632.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

View the complete job posting here: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=11000&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=3032996&PostingSeq=1

Chief Justice Fair McEvers Delivers Commencement Address

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

On May 9, 2026, Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers delivered the commencement address for the UND School of law. Seventy-three candidates completed the requirements for the degree of Juris Doctor. In her remarks, Chief Justice McEvers encouraged graduates to approach the legal profession with integrity, professionalism and a commitment to service. She reflected on the important role attorneys play in their communities and challenged graduates to remain dedicated to lifelong learning, thoughtful advocacy and the pursuit of justice throughout their careers.

View the complete story here: https://blogs.und.edu/ndlaw/2026/05/und-school-of-law-celebrates-class-of-2026/

Above, Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers delivers the commencement address to the 2026 graduates and attendees.

Above, a photo of the UND School of Law Class of 2026. (Source: UND School of Law Celebrates Class of 2026 - North Dakota Law)

Notice Regarding Amendment or Adoption of Rules

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:05:24 GMT

Notice(s) of Adoption have been issued by the Supreme Court in the following matters:

20130315 – Order on Mediation Fee Waivers or Fee Reductions contained in North Dakota Rules of Court 8.1 and North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure 5
20250435 – Adopt. North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 59.1 Regarding the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship
20260134 – Amend. to North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 20 Regarding Magistrates - Qualifications, Authority, Education and Procedures and 36 Regarding Judicial Branch Education
20260124 - Adopt of North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Order 36 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
20260181 - Board of Law Examiners Recommendation to Adopt Passing Score for NextGen Uniform Bar Examination; Proposed Amendments to Admission to Practice R. 6, 7, and 13

This notice is provided under N.D.R.Proc.R. § 7.

North Dakota Supreme Court Sets Passing NextGen UBE Score

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:58:33 GMT

The North Dakota Supreme Court adopted a passing score of 610 for the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NGUBE). North Dakota will allow motion applicants by score transfers for those achieving a score of 610 or greater on the NGUBE starting with the July 2026 administrations in other jurisdictions.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners developed the NGUBE to replace the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). In September 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court announced it will administer the NGUBE beginning in July 2027 to those seeking admission to practice law in North Dakota. The NGUBE has been adopted in of 50 of 56 jurisdictions, which will continue the wide portability of scores previously afforded by the UBE.

To learn more about the NGUBE, click here.

Vacancy in Judgeship No. 5, North Central Judicial District - Supreme Court No. 20260183

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted.

This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.