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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


FRAUD ALERT! Fraudulent Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) are being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient replies to the email, they are sent a follow-on email containing a link to access a document that leads the user to a malicious website. Please exercise extra caution with potentially illegitimate NEFs, validate cases and case documentation through CM/ECF only, and do not download any attachments or click any links from unofficial or questionable sources.
 

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.

FRAUD ALERT! Fake Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) - Posted: 11/07/2024
Fraudulent Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) are being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country.

Court Closure - Posted: 08/23/2024
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.

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Latest Opinions and Decisions


1:23-cv-00003 Docket No. 74 - Posted: 11/07/2024
Irwin Duane I Teregeyo v. Admisen Haddy and Delong Ambros
Decision and Order Denying Admisen Haddy's Motion for Reconsideration

1:23-cv-00003 Docket No. 73 - Posted: 11/07/2024
Irwin Duane I Teregeyo v. Admisen Haddy and Delong Ambros
Memorandum Decision Denying Defendant Admisen Haddy's Motion to Dismiss

1:19-bk-00003 Docket No. 133 - Posted: 11/05/2024
In Re: Kevin Mayhorn
Decision and Order Approving Amended Application for Compensation of Debtor's Attorney

1:24-bk-00002 Docket No. 281 - Posted: 10/19/2024
In Re: Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC.
Memorandum of Decision Denying Bid Procedures Motion, Granting Intrepid Application, and Staying Keen-summit Application

1:24-bk-00002 Docket No. 280 - Posted: 10/19/2024
In Re: Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC.
Memorandum of Decision Denying Creditor CNMI’s Motion to Convert to Chapter 7

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