News and Announcements
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.
Northern Mariana Islands - 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 05/13/2024
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced - Posted: 05/12/2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Federal judicial districts throughout the Ninth Circuit have selected their local civics contest winners who will advance as finalists in the preliminary round of the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. Forty-two essays and 31 videos are up for consideration to be the next top winners at the circuit level contest. The circuit received 737 essays and 88 video entries.
2024 District Conference - Posted: 05/09/2024
SAVE THE DATE: The 2024 District Conference is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024.
CJA Plan (Rev. 08/23/2023) - Posted: 05/04/2024
Approved by Ninth Circuit Judicial Council on August 23, 2023. Previous version approved on February 18, 2015.
Chief Judge Manglona Takes Oath for Second Term - Posted: 04/22/2024
On April 22, 2024, Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona was sworn in to officially begin her second term as a district judge. Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood of the District Court of Guam administered the oath virtually before Judge Manglona’s family, court staff, and friends.
2024 Law Day Photo Contest - Posted: 04/09/2024
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.
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
Court Closure of Clerk's Office Intake Counter - Posted: 10/05/2023
The Intake Counter of the Clerk’s Office for the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on October 6, 2023
