District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

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.

2020 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 07/01/2020
SAN FRANCISCO – Young people from California and Nevada have been selected the winners of the 2020 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an educational outreach effort to high school students sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit.

Northern Mariana Islands - 2020 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners - Posted: 06/15/2020
2020 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Court Operations with Limited Court Proceedings - Posted: 05/15/2020
Court Operations with Limited Court Proceedings. Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Courthouse (Horiguchi Building) will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on legal holiday.

Extension of Temporary Waiver of Credit Counseling and Financial Education Requirements - Posted: 05/05/2020
On November 14, 2018, 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.

Court Closure with Limited Court Proceedings - Posted: 04/03/2020
Court Closure with Limited Court Proceedings due to COVID-19. Physical access to the District Court, including the Clerk's Office and the Office of Pretrial and Probation, will be temporarily closed to the public from Monday, March 23, 2020 through Friday, May 15, 2020.

CARES Act Authorization for Video and Audio Conferencing - Posted: 03/30/2020
The CARES Act which provides authority to Chief District Judges to permit the conduct of certain criminal proceedings by video or audio conference.

Ninth Circuit Extends Civics Contest Deadline - Posted: 03/25/2020
The 2020 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.