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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands is to serve the community by ensuring equal access to justice for all by providing an impartial forum to resolve disputes in a fair, effective and timely manner pursuant to the rule of law.
Latest News and Announcements
Regular Business Hours. The Court’s regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.
The intake counter at the Clerk’s Office closes during the lunch hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. each business day, except for the last business day of each month when the intake counter closes at 3:00 p.m.
The public may attend open court proceedings. The use of face masks and social distancing is optional based on personal preference as set forth in General Order No. 22-00004. Social distancing accommodations may be provided upon request.
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge - Posted: 07/01/2024
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy at the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands is due to expire on June 10, 2025. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new four-year term.
Criminal Case No. 1:24-cr-00014 - USA vs Julian Paul Assange - Posted: 06/25/2024
UPDATED: 06/28/2024 | 8:13 AM ChST
Case information for journalists and interested members of the public about USA vs Julian Paul Assange, Criminal Case No. 1:24-cr-00014
2024 Law Day Photo Contest Winners - Posted: 06/03/2024
2024 Winners of the Law Day Photo Contest sponsored by the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands - 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 05/13/2024
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Latest Opinions and Decisions
1:21-cv-00028 Docket No. 136 - Posted: 10/02/2024
Godfrey Mendiola v. Vincent Attao, Gregorio Castro, Georgia Cabrera, Wally Villagomez, Robert Guerrero, et al., in their personal capacities
Decision and Order Granting Defendant Georgia Cabrera's Motion to Dismiss as to the CNMI Tort Causes of Action
1:23-cv-00015 Docket No. 15 - Posted: 09/23/2024
First Hawaiian Bank a Hawaii Corporation v. Tianchi Corporation, a Northern Mariana Island Corporation, and Yong Fu Hong
Decision and Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Service by Publication and Extension of Time to Effect Service
1:21-cv-00028 Docket No. 132 - Posted: 09/04/2024
Godfrey Mendiola v. Vincent Attao, Gregorio Castro, Georgia Cabrera, Wally Villagomez, Robert Guerrero, et al, in their personal capacities
Memorandum Decision Denying in Part and Granting in Part Defendants’ Motions and Setting Separate Trials
1:24-bk-00003 Docket No. 15 - Posted: 08/26/2024
In Re: Avelina Sablan Salas and Antonio Taitano Salas
Decision and Order Granting Trustee's Motion to Dismiss
1:24-cr-00012 Docket No. 41 - Posted: 08/23/2024
United States of America v. Xiulan Huang
Decision and Order Denying Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Superseding Indictments, and Granting Motions to Strike Surplusage
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