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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 United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands is having a photo contest and offers middle and high school students a chance to win cash prizes.
2024 Civics Contest Deadline Extended - Posted: 03/05/2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Deadline to submit entries is extended for the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an annual essay and video contest.
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest - Posted: 02/04/2024
NORTHERN MARIANAS FEDERAL COURT COSPONSORS HIGH SCHOOL CIVICS CONTEST. A civics contest organized by the federal courts of the western United States offers high school students a chance to win cash prizes. The contest is open to high school students in nine western states and two Pacific island jurisdictions. 2024 Bankruptcy Academy - CLE opportunity! - Posted: 02/02/2024
The District Court of Guam will hold its 2024 Bankruptcy Academy
Update to Court Closure Due to Typhoon Bolaven - Posted: 10/11/2023
The Court will reopen on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. instead 1:00 p.m. as previously ordered by General Order 23-00008 issued on October 9, 2023.
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Latest Opinions and Decisions
1:24-cv-00004 Docket No. 2 - Posted: 04/16/2024
DAC Investment Management (China) Ltd. V. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC
Decision and Order Sua Sponte Dismissing Action for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
1:23-cv-00015 Docket No. 4 - Posted: 04/09/2024
First Hawaiian Bank, a Hawaii Corporation v. Tianchi Corporation, a Northern Mariana Islands Corporation, and Yong Fu Hong
Decision and Order Sua Sponte Dismissing Action for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
1:24-cv-00001 Docket No. 36 - Posted: 04/05/2024
Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Arnold Palacios, Governor of CNMI, in his official and personal capacities; Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Rafael S. Demapan, Vice Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Mariano Taitano, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Martin Mendiola, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Ramon M. Dela Cruz, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Andrew Yeom, Executive Director of CCC, in his official and personal capacities
Decision and Order Denying Plaintiff’s Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
1:23-cv-00002 Docket No. 25 - Posted: 03/08/2024
SuperTECH, Inc. v. My Choice Software, LLC.
Decision and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
1:24-cv-00001 Docket No. 9 - Posted: 02/29/2024
Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Arnold Palacios, governor of CNMI, in his official and personal capacities; Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Rafael S. Demapan, Vice Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Mariano Taitano, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Martin Mendiola, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Ramon M. Dela Cruz, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Andrew Yeom, Executive Director of CCC, in his official and personal capacities
Memorandum Decision Denying Plaintiff’ Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
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