The Veterans Treatment Court in Unit 1 marked its first anniversary with an official celebration. Since its inception, the program has seen increased participation and has proven to be successful. To date, one graduate has emerged from the program and eight veterans are currently taking advantage of this unique opportunity.
The North Dakota Appellate Case System Public Portal is scheduled for maintenance today, May 14th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST. The system will be unavailable during this time. "Sorry for the inconvenience."
The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General, as announced on May 14, 2024. The role, based in Bismarck, ND at the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, comes with a starting salary of $81,000 commensurate with experience.
The North Dakota State Court Administrator’s Office has announced the debut of its updated video about jury service in North Dakota. The new video, which features a welcome from Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen, aims to provide viewers with an understanding of the importance and role of juries in the American legal system. Additionally, it offers information to prospective jurors about the jury selection process and their role as jurors.
Richland County has continued its tradition of hosting a student mock trial, which began in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the county courthouse. The event is held annually in celebration of Law Day and the Rule of Law, with the exception of 2020.
The North Dakota Court System has published its 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report. The report, which is released annually, provides a comprehensive overview of referrals to juvenile court, the disposition of juvenile cases, and specific programs within the juvenile court offices across the state.
North Dakota District Judge Donovan Foughty recently moderated a national panel on a program sponsored by the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). The event took place on May 8, 2024, and was titled “Microaggressions: Part 2, When the Judge Commits the Microaggression”.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - An eye doctor who warned his patient not to drive on the highway isn’t responsible for a fatal accident that occurred when the patient’s truck rammed a horse-drawn hay wagon on the highway, the North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - A man whose kidney failure went unnoticed by his doctors will get to keep most of his $1.6 million medical malpractice verdict.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - General contractors are “deemed” to be employers under one section of North Dakota’s workers compensation law but they don’t get immunity from lawsuits by employees of their subcontractors, the state’s highest court ruled.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A jury’s $1.1 billion verdict against a drunk driver who killed two while driving on the Bismarck Expressway was a product of juror passion and must be struck, the North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A mother and her daughter who was kicked in the head by a horse won’t collect the millions of dollars they sought from their cousins.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A North Dakota woman who alleged an implosion in her bathroom during a remodeling caused property damage had her case affirmed and reversed in part in the state's Supreme Court.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court found that one of Gov. Doug Burgum’s vetoes challenged by the Legislative Assembly was “valid and effective” on July 30.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed a lower-court ruling that the owner of a Grand Forks house is not responsible for the overdose death of a man who ingested illegal drugs at the home.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of North Dakota has re-affirmed the validity of a statute barring the use of non-lawyers as courtroom representatives.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a woman who filed a class action lawsuit after her car was repossessed in 2007.
