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State of North Dakota Courts Press Releases

3,656 Press Releases
  • Published on April 1, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Judge Sandberg visits Thompson students

    Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Theodore Sandberg recently visited teacher Lisa Strand’s senior POD classroom in Thompson, where he spoke to three sections of students. He shared how he became a judge, answered student questions, and discussed a …

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  • Published on March 30, 2026 - 15:55 GMT

    Marvin Kaiser 1943 - 2026

    Marvin Lee Kaiser died on the evening of Saturday, March 21, 2026.  Marvin was a lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist whose life and career were deeply rooted in North Dakota and later extended to Arizona. Although a tough-as-nails businessman and …

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  • Published on March 27, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Job Announcement: Child Support - Grand Forks, ND - Legal Intern

    Child Support - Grand Forks, ND - Legal Intern Location: Grand Forks, ND Salary Range: From 17.00 To 17.00 Hourly Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Do you want to learn critical lawyering skills in a supportive environment? As our …

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  • Published on March 26, 2026 - 09:09 GMT

    New opinions: March 26, 2026

    Highlight: The district court's decision on a new trial motion is reviewed under the abuse of discretion standard. A court abuses its discretion when it acts arbitrarily, unconscionably, or unreasonably, when its decision is not the product of a …

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  • Published on March 25, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Eddy County Clerk of Court office closed Thursday, March 26.

    The Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closed Thursday, March 26. Patrons needing assistance may contact the Foster County Clerk of Court office at: Email: 16clerk@ndcourts.gov. Phone No. 701-652-1001

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  • Published on March 24, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Ryan Hestbeck Appointed as Judicial Referee in East Central Judicial District

    Ryan Hestbeck has been appointed as a Judicial Referee in the East Central Judicial District, serving Cass County, effective March 18, 2026. The appointment was made by East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge McCullough.   Hestbeck has served as a …

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  • Published on March 23, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Ransom County Clerk of Court office closed Friday March 27th.

    Ransom County Clerk of Court office will be closed Friday March 27th. Patrons needing assistance may contact the Barnes County Clerk of Court office at 701-845-8880 option 1.

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  • Published on March 23, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Steele County Clerk of Court's office closing at Noon today, March 23, 2026.

    The Steele County Clerk of Court's office is closing at Noon today, March 23, 2026. Patrons may contact the Cass County Clerk of Court office for assistance at 701-451-6900

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  • Published on March 20, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of District Court - Minot

    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 …

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  • Published on March 18, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    System Maintenance Scheduled for Friday March 20th

    On Friday, March 20th, starting at 6:15 pm Central Time, the North Dakota Court E-filing, Public Access and Secure Public Access systems will be unavailable due to planned maintenance. We anticipate this taking roughly 5-6 hours to complete.  

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  • Published on March 16, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Eddy County Clerk of Court office closed Monday, Mar. 16 through Wed. Mar. 19.

    Eddy County Clerk of Court office closed Monday, March 16 through Wednesday Mar. 19. Patrons needing assistance for Eddy County clerk of court may contact the Foster County clerk of court office at: 701-652-1001.

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 05:01 GMT

    Rolette and Walsh County courthouses opening two hours late Friday, March 13

    Rolette and Walsh County courthouses will be opening two hours late Friday, March 13. 

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Bonnie Kretchman 1961-2026

    Bonnie Jeanne Kretchman, age 64 of Wahpeton ND passed away on March 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, beginning at 6:30 pm, followed by a prayer …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 09:09 GMT

    New opinions: March 12, 2026

    Highlight: Only judgments and decrees which constitute a final judgment of the rights of the parties and certain orders enumerated by statute are appealable. For each issue, the appellant must cite to the record showing that the issue was preserved for …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 05:01 GMT

    Laurel Rae Hanson 1976 - 2026

    Laurel Hanson, 49, passed away on February 21, 2026, at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Laurel was born on March 10th, 1976 at St. Michaels Hospital one day before we had a March blizzard. She lived and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN.. In …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Courthouse Closures March 12, 2026

    The McHenry, Rolette, and Cavalier County courthouses are closed Thursday, March 12th due to poor weather conditions.

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  • Published on March 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Job Announcement - Associate Deputy Clerk of Municipal Clerk - City of Fargo

    Associate Deputy Clerk of Municipal Court The City of Fargo, ND is excited to announce that we are seeking an Associate Deputy Clerk of Municipal Court! The Assistant Deputy clerk handles the review, filing, and processing of court documents and maintains …

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  • Published on March 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - Legislative Council

    Location: Bismarck, ND (onsite position, no remote option) Salary: $85,000 per year or more, depending on qualifications and experience Closing Date: March 25, 2026 Status:  Full-time, Unclassified Type of Recruitment:  Internal/External   Summary of Work …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closed the week of March 9-13, 2026

    The Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closed the week of March 9-13, 2026.  Patrons needing assistance with a court case or paying a fine may contact the Foster County Clerk at 701-652-1001, or email at 16clerk@ndcourts.gov.

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

    New opinions: March 4, 2026

    Highlight: Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act 10, U.S.C. § 1408, as interpreted in Howell v. Howell, 581 U.S. 214 (2017), an indemnification provision requiring a veteran to compensate a former spouse for retirement pay waived …

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