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The North Dakota Supreme Court has five justices. Each justice is elected for a ten-year term in a nonpartisan election. The terms of the justices are staggered so that only one judgeship is scheduled for election every two years. However, in the case of the retirement or death of a justice during the term of office, the Governor can appoint to fill the term for two years, when the person must then run for election.  

Each justice must be a licensed attorney and a citizen of the United States and North Dakota. One member of the Supreme Court is selected as Chief Justice by the justices of the Supreme Court and the District Court Judges. The Chief Justice's term is for five years or until the justice's elected term on the court expires. The Chief Justice's duties include presiding over Supreme Court arguments and conferences, representing the judiciary at official state functions, and serving as the administrative head of the judicial system. 

North Dakota Supreme Court

600 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530
info@ndcourts.gov

Office of the Clerk

Phone: (701) 328-2221

North Dakota Supreme Court News

Supreme Court welcomes new law clerks

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who began their one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court on August 1: Alexander Hook, Peter Liffrig, Jim Nicolai, Haakan Thorsgard, and Katie Snyder.

New Opinions: July 31

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Notice of Comment and Adoption of Rules

A notice of comment and notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court

Application deadline extended for Justices Teaching Institute

The deadline for application to the 2025 Justices Teaching Institute, The North Dakota Court System: From Trial to Appeal, is extended to Aug. 15.

New Opinions: July 17

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.