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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.

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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.

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.

Court Closure Due to Tropical Storm Bolaven - Posted: 10/09/2023
Due to the increasing threat of Tropical Storm Bolaven, the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed Tuesday, October 10, 2023 through Wednesday October 11, 2023

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Latest Opinions and Decisions


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

1:21-cv-00037 Docket No. 40 - Posted: 02/26/2024
Yoon Suk Chang v. United States of America
Decision and Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1)

1:21-cv-00028 Docket No. 75 - Posted: 02/09/2024
Godfrey Mendiola v. Vincent Attao, Gregorio Castro, Georgia Cabrera, Wally Villagomez, Robert Guerrero, Pete Somorang, et al.
Decision and Order Granting Defendant Somorang's Motion for Substitution and Dismissal of State Law Tort Claims, and Denying Motion to Dismiss Constitutional Violation Claims

1:21-cv-00014 Docket No. 34 - Posted: 01/26/2024
Xiao Ping Wang v. Wally Villagomez, Georgia Cabrera, Kenneth Camacho, Jack Sablan, and Max Cruz in their individual and official capacities
Decision and Order (1) Denying Defendant Camacho's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, and (2) Denying Plaintiff Wang's Motions

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