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State of North Dakota Courts Press Releases

3,589 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

    Naturalization Ceremonies Scheduled for March 17th in Fargo

    The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Avenue …

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  • Published on March 3, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

    Job Announcement - Legal Assistant III - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

    Job Title: Legal Assistant III Location: Bismarck, ND Terms: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits Salary: $25.18 to $27.95 per hour, Grade 6 Application Deadline: March 16, 2026   About the Role: Under supervision of the State’s Attorney or …

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  • Published on March 3, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

    Job Announcement: Legal Assistant I - Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office

    Job Title: Legal Assistant I Location: Bismarck, ND Terms: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Full Benefits Salary: $21.62 to $23.52 per hour, Grade 4 Application Deadline: March 16, 2026   About the Role: Under supervision of the State’s Attorney, Administrative …

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  • Published on February 27, 2026 - 19:56 GMT

    Justice Crothers honored at retirement celebration

    Chief Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, members of the judiciary, friends and colleagues celebrated Justice Daniel J. Crothers at a February 26 retirement event. Justice Crothers was appointed to the Supreme Court by Governor John Hoeven …

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  • Published on February 26, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

    New Opinions: Feb. 26, 2026

    State v. Romanyshyn 2026 ND 62 Docket No.: 20250295 Filing Date: 2/26/2026 Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Protection/Restraining Order Author: Bahr, Douglas Alan Highlight: Rule 11(a)(2), N.D.R.Crim.P., addresses conditional guilty pleas and requires: (1 …

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

    February 2026 bar examination begins

    The North Dakota Bar Examination began on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with 37 applicants taking the exam.  Of the applicants sitting on Tuesday, 70 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam ends Wednesday.

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  • Published on February 23, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

    Eddy County clerk of court office will be closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

    The Eddy County clerk of court office will be closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026. If anyone needs assistance with a case or paying a fine they can contact the Foster County clerk at 701-652-1001.  

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