District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

THIS NEXT 15 DAYS SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PUBLIC. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. INCLUSION OR OMISSION OF ANY MATTER FROM THIS CALENDAR DOES NOT, PER SE, HAVE ANY EFFECT ON NOTICE TO PARTIES.

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.

For the benefit of the public and the media, the Court will provide audio access to the hearing via a teleconference line. Those interested in listening in during the hearing may do so by: 1) dialing 1-877-336-1829; and (2) when prompted, enter the conference identification number: 2729988#.

WARNING: Any unauthorized recording of the audio is strictly prohibited, and violators may be punished by contempt of court.