Taking the Court to the Schools

Chief Justice Jon Jensen and District Judge Stacy Louser Visit Minot High School

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:09:00 GMT

Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Minot District Judge Stacy Louser were recently invited by Minot High School Social Studies teacher Chauncy Hendershot to visit with Minot High School AP Government and Criminal Law classes. Chief Jensen and Judge Louser discussed the North Dakota Court System and Constitutional questions regarding 4th Amendment applications. In addition to presenting on the topic, Chief Jensen and Judge Louser fielded questions from the students. Afterwards, Mr. Hendershot noted his appreciation of the visit and the time and commitment to civic education from both Chief Jensen and Judge Louser.

Judge Louser and Chief Justice Jensen visit with Minot High School students.

The Supreme Court at Fargo South High School - The April 11, 2024 photos

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:30:00 GMT

As part of the visit to Fargo on April 11, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court traveled to Fargo South High School to visit with students and hear oral arguments in Brown v. State, case number 20230364. The supreme court conducts outreach to North Dakota schools and universities across the state 2-3 times per year as part of the 'Taking the Court to Schools' program. Taking the Court to Schools gives students an up close look at how the judicial branch works and a better understanding of how a case is decided.

Above, Justices met with students in AP English and AP Government classes at Fargo South prior to oral arguments. Standing left to right are Justice Douglas Bahr, Justice Daniel Crothers, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, Justice Lisa McEvers, and Justice Jerod Tufte.

Above, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, center, motions while answering a question from a student.

Attorney Beau Commings represented the appellee, the State of North Dakota, and Attorney Kiara Costa Kraus-Parr, seated at left, represented the appellant, Alvin Henry Brown, Jr. The attorneys were invited to participate in the student question and answer session, following oral arguments.

Above, after oral arguments have concluded, a student asks a question of the court.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen, center, answers a question from one of the students.

The Supreme Court at NDSU - The April 11, 2024 photos

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:30:00 GMT

The Supreme Court at North Dakota State University in Fargo - The April 11, 2024 photos Friday

As part of the visit to Fargo on April 11, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court traveled to NDSU to visit with students and hear oral arguments in State v. Camperud, case number 20230370. Andrea Smith, Senior Lecturer of Business Law at NDSU, invited the state supreme court to visit NDSU. Roughly 300 students and guests attended the oral arguments.

The supreme court conducts outreach to North Dakota schools and universities across the state 2-3 times per year as part of the 'Taking the Court to Schools' program. Taking the Court to Schools gives students an up close look at how the judicial branch works and a better understanding of how a case is decided.

Attorney Nicholas Samuelson presents arguments on behalf of the appellee, the State of North Dakota.

Attorney Richard E. Edinger presents arguments to the supreme court on behalf of the appellant, Justin Lee Camperud.

Justice Lisa McEvers visits with an attendee after oral arguments have concluded.

Justice Douglas Bahr visits with student attendees after oral arguments have been completed.

Justice Jerod Tufte visits with NDSU students at lunch.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen, second from the right, shares lunch with students.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The Oct. 23, 2023 photos

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:01:00 GMT

The Supreme Court traveled to the UND School of Law Oct. 23 to hear arguments, judge the Moot Court competition and to visit with students in a number of classrooms. Here are the photos.

The Court heard arguments in State v. Sparkman on Oct. 23. Samuel A. Gereszek represented the Appellant Elden Sparkman.

Assistant State's Attorney SheraLynn Ternes represented the Appellee, the State of North Dakota.

Above and below, Justices also judged the moot court.

Justice Douglas Bahr and Justice Lisa McEvers address a class at the UND School of Law.

Justice Jerod Tufte talked to students during a class visit.

Justice Daniel Crothers and Justice Douglas Bahr present to students.

Supreme Court visit to Griggs County Schools - Oct. 24, 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota Supreme Court recently held oral arguments on October 24th at Griggs County Central School District as part of the Taking the Court to Schools education outreach programs. Other invited schools included Finley and Midkota, as well as pre-service Social Studies teachers from the University of Jamestown.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in State v. Nelson. Kiara Kraus-Parr argues on behalf of Carolyn Nelson, the Appellant.

State's Attorney James Wang argued on behalf of the State of North Dakota, the Appellee in this matter.

(Left to Right) Justices Douglas Bahr, Daniel Crothers, Jerod Tufte, and Lisa McEvers take questions and explain the processes of the Supreme Court in relation to the just-completed oral arguments.

Justice Douglas Bahr and Justice Lisa McEvers visit with students and answer questions about the court.

Jusitce Daniel Crothers and Justice Jerod Tufte address students about the role and purposes of the courts.

The Supreme Court at Alexander Public School - The March 22, 2022 photos

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:23:00 GMT

The Supreme Court traveled to Alexander Public School March 22 to hear arguments in a case and to visit with students.

The Court began its day at Alexander Public School with a tour of the school with Superintendent Leslie Bieber, including a discussion of the robotics program.

Attorney Isaac O'Meara Lees represented the defendant and appellant in Eikom v. Eikom.

Attorney Jacob D. Marburger represented the plaintiff and appellee in Eikom v. Eikom.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen asked Attorney Marburger a question.

The Justices met with students from Alexander and area schools.

The Court presented a photo to Superintendent Leslie Bieber.

The Supreme Court at Grenora Public School - The March 21, 2022 photos

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:06:00 GMT

The Supreme Court traveled to Grenora Public School March 21 to hear arguments in a case and to visit with students.

The Court began its day at Grenora Public School with a tour of the school with Principle Joseph Paine.

Students sang the Star Spangled Banner for the Justices.

Attorney Theodore T. Sandberg represented the plaintiff and appellant in Lovro v. City of Finley.

Attorney Howard D. Swanson represented the defendant and appellee in Lovro v. City of Finley.

Following the argument, the Justices and counsel answered questions from students, teachers, staff and community members.

The Justices also met with students from 6^th to 12^th grades.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The November 1-3, 2021 photos

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:44:00 GMT

The Supreme Court traveled to the UND School of Law Nov. 1-3 to hear arguments, judge the Moot Court competition and to visit with students. Here are the photos.

The Court heard arguments in Pavlicek v. JRC Construction on Nov. 1. Chris A. Edison represented Appellant Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.

Craig E Johnson represented Appellee Larry Pavlicek in the Pavlicek case.

The Court listened to the arguments.

The Court also heard arguments in State v. Dargbeh on Nov. 2. Leah R. Carlson represented Appellant Emile Dargbeh.

SheraLynn Ternes represented Appellee the State of North Dakota.

The Court judged the moot court finals on Nov. 2.

Moot court contestants Tanner Langley and Elizabeth Rotherham represented the Appellant. Samantha Leitold and Haley Finch represented the Appellee.

The Court discussed the Moot Court arguments.

Chief Justice Jon Jensen answered a question during one of the Court's class visits.

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers talked to students during a class visit.

Justice Jerod Tufte visited informally with students at a reception.

Supreme Court at Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock - The Oct. 14, 2021 photos

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:17:00 GMT

On Oct. 14, the Supreme Court visited Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock school to hear arguments in a case and to visit with students.

The Court began its day at Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock with a tour of the school with Superintendent Tracy Hanzel.

Attorney Matthew J. Arthurs represented the defendant and appellant in State v. Brewer.

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers asked a question at the argument.

Burleigh County State's Attorney Julie A. Lawyer represented the state at the argument.

After the argument, Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Justice McEvers heard questions from students.

Justice Jerod Tufte discussed criminal procedure with a class.

Justice Dan Crothers explained the U.S. legal system to students.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The Oct. 30-31, 2019 photos

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court visited the UND School of Law on Oct. 30-31 to hear oral arguments, judge the moot court competition, and meet with students.

The Court heard arguments in State v. Legare on Oct. 30. Kiara Kraus-Parr represented the appellant.

Josh Frey argued on behalf of the state in the Legare case.

Paul Emerson also represented the state in Legare.

First and second year law students listen to the arguments in Legare.

Students and teachers from Central Valley High School also attended the arguments.

The Court listened intently to the arguments.

The Court also heard arguments in Minn-Kota Ag Products, Inc. v. N.D. PSC, et al. Loren Hanson argued for Minn-Kota.

Zachary Pelham represented the Public Service Commission.

Kim Radermacher appeared on behalf of Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative.

After the arguments, Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle visited Prof. Julia Ernst's International Human Rights Advocacy class.

Justice Jon Jensen and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers spoke to the Lawyering Skills I class taught by Prof. Denitsa Mavrova Heinrich.

Justice Dan Crothers presented material to Prof. Margaret Moore Jackson's Evidence class.

Justice Jensen made a point to Prof. Heinrich's Trial Advocacy class.

Justice McEvers spoke to a law clerk information session.

The Court judged the moot court finals on Oct. 30.

Moot court contestants Katie Winbauer and Tatiana Hamilton represented the Appellant.

Martha Amdahl and Logan Caldwell argued for the Appellee in the finals.

The Court posed after the arguments with the moot court board, Ana Nykolayow, Liz Kriz, Abigale Griffin, Eric Koppy and Kelsey Stock.

Clerk of the Supreme Court Penny Miller was recognized by Dean Michael McGinniss on behalf of the law school for her many years of service to the Court and the law school.

On Oct. 31, the Court heard arguments in McDougall, et al. v. AgCountry Farm Credit Services, et al. Kip Kaler represented the McDougalls.

John Schroeder argued for the Appellee, AgCountry Farm Credit Services.

The second Oct. 31 argument was in State v. Job. Sam Gereszek represented Job.

Reid Brady argued on behalf of the state in the Job case.

Justice Tufte later visited Prof. Ernst's Legislation class.

Dean McGinnis presented an inscribed photo to Chief Justice VandeWalle thanking him for his years of service as Chief Justice.

The Supreme Court in Wishek - The Oct. 15, 2019 photos

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT

The Court heard arguments on Oct. 15 in case of City of West Fargo v. Ekstrom in the Wishek Public School gymnasium.

Retired High School Principal, Yvonne Engelhart, invited the Court to Wishek prior to her retirement.

Students in grades 9 - 12 talk with the justices about what to expect in the oral arguments. The justices also spoke with students in grades 7 and 8.

The justices ponder a question during their discussion about the North Dakota court system with students.

Attorney Luke Heck presented arguments on behalf of Appellant Mandie Le Ekstrom.

Attorney Stephen Hanson II presented arguments on behalf of Appellee City of West Fargo.

After the arguments, the justices presented a signed Court photograph to Superintendent Shawn Kuntz and Renae Bosch, the High School and Elementary School Principal.

The Supreme Court in Edgeley- The March 27, 2019 photos

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court made a visit to Edgeley on Wednesday, March 27, to hear arguments in a case and visit with students from kindergarten to high school.

Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle, Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, and Justice Dan Crothers talked to elementary school students in Edgeley about basics of the law.

Justice Jerod Tufte and Justice Jon Jensen told a group of elementary students about how the court system works.

The Chief Justice, Justice Tufte and Justice McEvers smile at a question from a student.

After visiting with students, the Court heard arguments in State v. Odum. Mark Meyer presented on behalf of the Appellee, Perry Odum.

The Court listened to the arguments in Odum.

Casey Moen, Assistant Richland County State’s Attorney argued on behalf of the State who is the Appellant in this matter.

After the argument, the Court answered questions from seniors at Edgeley High School.

The Chief Justice took a question from an Edgeley senior.

Before concluding their visit, the Court presented a photo to Todd Kosel, High School Principal, and Melissa Entzi, Problems of Democracy and Spanish Teacher.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The October 24-25, 2018 photos

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT

During the Court's fall visit to the University of North Dakota School of Law, the schedule included oral arguments in four cases, classroom visits, judging the final internal moot court arguments, student lunch, breakfast sponsored by the Law Women's Caucus, visiting the Rural Practice Association, an informational session for students interested in applying for clerkships with the Court, and lunch with the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association.


	State v. Vollrath, Supreme Court No. 20180161, was the first case with Mark Friese presenting arguments on behalf of the Appellant.
	The State was represented by Britta Demello Rice in the Vollrathappeal.
	The Court listens to arguments in the Baker Courtroom at the UND School of Law.
	The second argument of the day was Schultz v. Schultz, Supreme Court No. 20180097, Tressie Brazil represented the Appellant.
	The Appellee in the Schultz appeal was represented by Steve Ottmar.
	Many students sat in on all of the arguments during the Court’s two-day visit.
	Chief Justice VandeWalle visits with students in the Gender & the Law course and discusses changes in the law.
	Justice McEvers provides information to potential law clerk applicants.
	Justice Jensen visits about using experts in litigation with Trial Advocacy students and students in the Forensic Psychology Graduate program.
	Justice Crothers teaches students in the Evidence class.
	Justice Tufte relates his experiences as an attorney in a small rural town with the students in the Rural Practice Association.
	On Wednesday evening the Justices heard moot court final arguments.
	The finalists Alex Carthew, Emily Ramage, Erica Skogen and Dustin Richard pose with the Court. Ms. Skogen was selected as best oralist by the Justices.
	The team of Emily Ramage and Alex Carthew won the overall competition.
	The Moot Court Board including Peter Aiello, Olivia Jureidini, Corey Haller, Montana Funk, Ian Duncan and Cole Johnston posed with the Court.
	Thursday morning started with argument in Tornabeni v. Wold, et al., Supreme Court No. 20180164, with Robert Lantz arguing on behalf of the Appellants.
	The Appellee, Tornabeni, was represented by John Fitzgerald.
	In the final case of the day, Matter of Kulink, Supreme Court No. 20180083, Tyler Morrow presented argument on behalf of the Appellant.
	The State was represented by Leah Viste in the Kulink appeal.
	The visit ended with lunch and a panel discussion with members of the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association.
	Bar Association members posed questions for the Court during the lunch visit.

The Supreme Court in Devils Lake - The October 23, 2018 photos

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT

	The Supreme Court traveled to Devils Lake High School Oct. 23 to meet with students and hear a case. Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle teamed up to talk with students.
	Devils Lake High School Principal Ryan Hanson served as tour guide for the Devils Lake High school visit. Superintendent Scott Privratsky, who was instrumental for the Court's visit is not shown.
	Justices Dan Crothers, Jerod Tufte and Jon Jensen talked about the court system and answered student questions.
	Justices Crothers and McEvers enjoyed the give and take with students and teachers.
	Chief Justice VandeWalle and Justices Tufte and Jensen explained an issue to a class of students.
	Chief Justice VandeWalle joined instructor Dan Wakefield and students for lunch.
	Alex Reichert presents the argument on behalf of the Appellant in State v. Bornsen, Supreme Court No. 20180093.
	The Court held arguments in the old federal courtroom, which is located at the Lake Region Heritage Center.
	Andrew Eyre presented arguments on behalf of the State of North Dakota.
	Students from Devils Lake High School and Wolford High School had questions for the Court after arguments.

Photos by Penny Miller

The Supreme Court in Hillsboro - The October 22, 2018 photos

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT


	The Supreme Court traveled to Hillsboro High School Oct. 22 to talk with students and hear a case. Students Jacob Pruneda, Seth Owens, Natassaja Eberhardt and Jake Moore guided the justices on a tour through the school.
	Justice Dan Crothers meeting and greeting students while on the tour.
	Justice Jon Jensen enjoyed a laugh while conversing with the students.
	Justice Lisa Fair McEvers met with students and teachers.
	Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle enjoyed talking with the students.
	Chief Justice VandeWalle, Justice Jerod Tufte, and Justice McEvers spoke with seniors.
	Justice Jensen and Justice Crothers met with sophomores.
	Michael Hoffman argues on behalf the Appellant, Wilbur Paul Hunts Along, in Hunts Along v. NDDOT, Supreme Court No. 20180146.
	The Court listened to arguments from Michael Trent Pitcher on behalf of the Appellee, the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
	The Court answered questions following the argument and thanked Principal Terry Baesler, Superintendent Paula Suda, and the faculty and students at Hillsboro for their hospitality.

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The November 1-2, 2017 photos

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court at UND School of Law


	The Court's annual visit to the University of North Dakota School of Law began with arguments in State v. Adams. Samuel Gereszek represented the appellant.
	Assistant Grand Forks County State's Attorney Carmell Mattison responded to Gereszek's arguments.
	Next, the Court heard arguments in Owego Township v. Pfingsten, with Scott Brand representing the appellant.
	Appellee attorney Amy Clark listened to a question during the Owego Township v. Pfingsten arguments.
	After the arguments, Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle was a guest at UND's gender law class.
	Justices Jon Jensen, Jerod Tufte and Lisa Fair McEvers gave students information about working as law clerks for the Court.
	Justices Jensen and McEvers answered questions at the lawyering skills class.
	Justice Dan Crothers talked to the evidence class about the admission of electronic materials.
	The Court judged the annual Fall Moot Court competition during its visit.
	Moot Court finalists presented their arguments to the Court.
	The Court's second day in Grand Forks started with a breakfast sponsored by UND's Law Women's Caucus.
	The first arguments on Nov. 2 were in Glass v. Glass, with attorney David Garaas representing the appellant.
	Attorney Patti Jensen answered a question during the Glass v. Glass arguments.
	The final argument of the Court's visit was in Winnie Development v. Reveling, with attorney Lynn Mesteth representing the appellant.
	Appellee attorney Jacob Hendricks made his arguments in the Winnie Development v. Reveling case.

The Supreme Court at Tower City - The October 5, 2017 photos

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:00:00 GMT

	The Supreme Court traveled to Maple Valley High School in Tower City on Oct. 5 to meet with students and hear arguments.
	Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle talks about the court system with freshman students.
	Justice Dan Crothers spoke with juniors and seniors at Maple Valley High School.
	Justice Lisa Fair McEvers gave 7th grade students some insight into her work.
	Justice Jerod Tufte talked about the Supreme Court's role with 8th grade students.
	Justice Jon Jensen spent some time with the sophomores at Maple Valley High School.
	Nicholas Thornton argues on behalf of the appellant in State v. Sheperd.
	The Court listens to arguments in State v. Sheperd in the school gymnasium.
	Leah Viste argues on behalf of the State of North Dakota.
	The Court visited with students from Enderlin and Barnes County North after the argument.
	A picture of the Court was presented to Dr. Mike Nygaard, Principal, and Mr. Frank Egan, Instructor.
	Student ambassadors Dakota Tahran, Jakob Bloomquist, Katlyn Plecity, Lissa Jorgensen, Michelle Bodziachowski and Ellah Karges hosted the Justices.

The Supreme Court at Steele - The September 14, 2017 photos

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMT


	The Supreme Court visited the Kidder County Schools in Steele on Sept. 14 to visit students and hear a case.
	Justice Dan Crothers explained the different courts that make up the court system.
	Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and Justice Jon Jensen talked about the role of the Supreme Court with students.
	Justice Jerod Tufte and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers spoke to students about their jobs on the Supreme Court.
	Members of the Court showed off their robes to an elementary school class.
	Attorney John Mills argued on behalf of appellant Barry Garcia in Garcia v. State.
	Justice McEvers posed a question during the argument.
	Cass County State's Attorney Birch Burdick represented the state in the Garcia case.
	The justices answered questions after the completion of the argument.

The Supreme Court at Lisbon - The April 3, 2016 photos

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMT

	The Supreme Court traveled to Lisbon High School on April 5 to talk with students and hear a case.

	Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers explain the Court to Lisbon students.
	Justice Dale Sandstrom talks to a class about new developments in the court system.
	Justice Dan Crothers and Justice Carol Kapsner chat with a class of Lisbon students.
	Attorney Scott Diamond spoke for the appellant in State v. Shaw.
	The Court listens to Attorney Diamond's argument.
	In addition to students from Lisbon, students from Milnor, Enderlin, Gwinner and North Sargent also attended the Court arguments.
	Grand Forks County Assistant State's Attorney Carmell Mattison addresses the Court.
	The Court presented LHS Principal Pat Adair and District Superintendent Steve Johnson with a photo after the argument.
	At lunch after the arguments, Justice McEvers answers questions from a group of Lisbon students.

Photos by Penny Miller

The Supreme Court at Fargo South - The April 2, 2016 photos

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:50:00 GMT


	The Supreme Court traveled to Fargo South High School on April 4 to talk with students and hear a case. Principal Todd Bertsch and Jason Smithmeyer, Government Instructor, hosted the Court.
	Justice Lisa Fair McEvers chats with students in a classroom.
	Justice Dale Sandstrom, a 1968 Fargo South graduate, tells a class about technological developments in the court system.
	Justice Dan Crothers talks with a class of Fargo South students.
	The justices dined with student ambassadors in the Bruin Lunchbox.
	Attorney Ariston Johnson spoke for the appellant in State v. Francis.
	The Court listens to Attorney Johnson's argument.
	Stutsman County Assistant State's Attorney Katherine Naumann faces the Court.
	Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle asks a question of Naumann.
	After arguments, Principal Bertsch thanks the justices for their visit.

Photos by Penny Miller