District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

Court Closure - Posted: 09/20/2021
The Intake Counter of the Clerk’s Office for the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. through 4:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: Marijuana Hits the Shores of Guam and CNMI - Posted: 08/10/2021
The District Courts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, in partnership with the Guam and CNMI Bar Associations, are pleased to host a virtual Bankruptcy Seminar on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (GMT +10) and is open to attorneys.

2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 06/30/2021
SAN FRANCISCO – High school students from Arizona, Northern California, Guam, Hawaii, Montana and Western Washington have been selected as the winners of the 2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an educational outreach effort sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit and the Public Information and Community Outreach (PICO) committee.

Employment, COVID-19, and Cannabis Conference - Posted: 06/16/2021
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be hosting the 2021 Employment, COVID-19, and Cannabis Conference, to be held on Friday, July 2, 2021.

2021 Law Day Photo Contest Winners - Posted: 06/07/2021
2021 Winners of the Law Day Photo Contest sponsored by the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Northern Mariana Islands - 2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 06/03/2021
2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.

2021 Law Day Photo Contest - Posted: 05/01/2021
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.

2021 Civics Contest Deadline Extended - Posted: 03/30/2021
SAN FRANCISCO – The 2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an essay and video competition for high school students sponsored by federal courts of the western United States, has been extended.

Heather L. Kennedy Re-Appointed as Federal Magistrate Judge - Posted: 02/05/2021
Heather L. Kennedy has been re-appointed as Part-Time U.S. Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.

CNMI House Resolution 21-40 - Posted: 01/14/2021
A House Resolution 21-40, Posthumously recognizing the life and legacy of the late Honorable Alfred Laureta, Esq., first Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Local Judiciary Receives Tour of Federal Courthouse - Posted: 12/29/2020
Justices and Judges from the CNMI Judiciary received a tour of the newly built federal courthouse in Gualo Rai, Saipan on December 28, 2020.

Court Closure - Posted: 12/22/2020
The United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Thursday, December 24, 2020, in addition to the regularly scheduled federal holidays.

Inflationary Fee Increases - Posted: 11/21/2020
The Judicial Conference approved inflationary adjustments to fees on the appellate, district, and bankruptcy court miscellaneous fee schedules effective Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Judge Alfred Laureta Remembrance - Posted: 11/21/2020
Judge Alfred Laureta, the first District Judge for the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Court Closure - Posted: 11/17/2020
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. through 4:30 p.m.