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About the Courts
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
New Opinions: Jan. 9
The Supreme Court has issued 15 new opinions.
2025 State of the Judiciary Address
Chief Justice Jon Jensen appeared before a joint session of the 69th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota on Jan. 7 to present the State of the Judiciary address.
Notice of Comment and Notice of Adoption of Rules
A notice of comment and notice of adoption of rules has been issued by the Supreme Court
New Opinions: Dec. 19
The Supreme Court has issued 11 new opinions.
