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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. On Monday, July 27, 2020, the Court resumed regular business hours, which 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 3:30 p.m.. The Courthouse in Gualo Rai is open and the public may attend open court proceedings.
Effective Friday, May 27, 2022, the use of face masks and social distancing shall now be 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 will remain closed today, May 25, 2023 due to the threat of strong winds, heavy rain, and flood risks associated with Super Typhoon Mawar
Court Closure Due to Typhoon Mawar - Posted: 05/23/2023
The United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM through Wednesday, May 24, 2023 due to Typhoon Mawar.
2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced - Posted: 05/03/2023
SAN FRANCISCO – Local civics contest held by 15 judicial districts throughout the Ninth Circuit as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest has concluded. Each district selected its top essays and videos to advance to the circuit level for the preliminary round. In all, the Ninth Circuit received 966 essays and 86 videos this year.
2023 Law Day Photo Contest - Posted: 04/22/2023
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.
Women's History Month Meet and Mingle - Posted: 03/23/2023
This is a networking and learning event in collaboration with the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands and the CNMI Bar Association aimed at enhancing and promoting diversity in the legal profession and the courts by highlighting the stories of women with diverse backgrounds who are judges, court leaders, practicing attorneys, and other working professionals who work/interact with the Federal Court. | More News and Announcements |
Latest Opinions and Decisions
1:21-cv-00014 Docket No. 18 - Posted: 06/02/2023
Xiao Ping Wang v. Wally Villagomez, Georgia Cabrera, Ken Camacho, Jack Sablan, and Max Cruz in their individual and official capacities
Decision and Order Granting Official Capacity Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss
1:19-cv-00020 Docket No. 17 - Posted: 05/30/2023
Joshua Gray v. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC.
Decision and Order Granting Default Judgment
1:19-cv-00008 Docket No. 225 - Posted: 05/30/2023
Joshua Gray v. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC.
Decision and Order Granting Default Judgment
1:21-cv-00034 Docket No. 57 - Posted: 05/30/2023
Kan Pacific Saipan, Ltd. v. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC, et al.
Decision and Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Alter Judgment
1:20-cv-00005 Docket No. 87 - Posted: 05/24/2023
U.S.A. Fanter Corporation, Ltd., v. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), LLC.
Decision & Order Denying Defendant’s Motion for Relief from Judgment under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b) and Motion to File Late Declaration
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