District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest - Posted: 11/12/2020
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.

Virtual and In-Person Bankruptcy Seminar Series Part III - Posted: 11/10/2020
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 and In-Person Bankruptcy Seminar Series Part III on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 8:00 am to 10:00 a.m. (GMT +10) and is open to Guam and CNMI bar members.

Revocation of Temporary Waiver of Credit Counseling - Posted: 11/03/2020
The United States Trustee temporarily waived the credit counseling and personal financial management education requirements for individual bankruptcy filers in the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Virtual and In-Person Bankruptcy Seminar Series Part II - Posted: 10/19/2020
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 and in-person Bankruptcy Seminar Series Part II on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 8:00 am to 10:00 a.m. (GMT +10) and is open to attorneys and members of the public.

Court Closure - Posted: 10/14/2020
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Payment Acceptance Deadline - Posted: 09/29/2020
The Clerk's Office will not accept payments after 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 due to closing of the Fiscal Year 2020.

A POWER Act Virtual Seminar - Posted: 09/28/2020
Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona at the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands hosted the second annual POWER Act Event on September 23, 2020.

Virtual and In-Person Bankruptcy Seminar Series - Posted: 09/23/2020
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 and in-person Bankruptcy Seminar Series on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 8:00 am to 10:00 a.m. (GMT +10) and is only open to members of the Guam and CNMI Bar Associations.

Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge - Posted: 09/16/2020
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, 2021. 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.

SAVE THE DATE: Build a Bankruptcy Practice Seminar - Posted: 09/14/2020
BUILD A BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE - Two-Part Virtual Seminar Series, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

Proposed Amendments for Public Comment - Posted: 09/08/2020
Proposed Amendments for Public Comment opens Friday, August 14, 2020 and closes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

SAVE THE DATE: 2020 POWER Act Virtual Seminar - Posted: 09/05/2020
FREE CLE Presentation. 2020 POWER Act Virtual Seminar - "Justice and the Challenges of COVID-19", scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm.

Women of the Century in the U.S. Territories - Posted: 09/04/2020
While women in the United States celebrated obtaining the right to vote in 1920, women in the country’s territories stood on the sidelines – and to this day, many are still waiting there.

Court Resumes Regular Business Hours - Posted: 07/24/2020
Effective Monday, July 27, 2020, the court will resume regular business hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.

Court Closure for Relocation - Posted: 07/23/2020
The U.S. District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Friday, July 24, 2020 for Court staff to relocate to the Gualo Rai Courthouse.