Supreme Court
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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
Court Issues Order on Vacancy in SCJD Judgeship
An order regarding the vacancy in South Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 1, with chambers in Bismarck, has been posted to the opinions page.
Application Deadline Approaches for 2025 Justices Teaching Institute
The deadline for secondary history, government, and social studies teachers to apply to the 2025 North Dakota Justices Teaching Institute is early May.
New Opinions: April 24, 2025
The Supreme Court has issued 12 new opinions.
Notices of Comment
Notices of Comment have been issued by the Supreme Court
