District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands

Court Closure for Staff Development and Training - Posted: 09/20/2018
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 for staff development and training.

Court Closure for Typhoon Mangkhut - Posted: 09/09/2018
Due to the imminent risk of damaging winds as Typhoon Mangkhut approaches the island of Saipan, it is hereby ordered that the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed on Monday, September 10, 2018.

Court Closure for Tropical Storm Cimaron - Posted: 08/20/2018
Due to the imminent risk of damaging winds and flash flooding from Tropical Storm Cimaron and being placed in Tropical Storm Condition II, the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed at 10:30 AM today, Monday, August 20, 2018.

Weather Closure Notice - Tropical Storm Maria (10W) - Posted: 07/05/2018
Due to the imminent risk of damaging winds and flash flooding from Tropical Storm / Typhoon Maria (10W), the United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule - Posted: 06/25/2018
Changes to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule effective Saturday, September 1, 2018.

District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule - Posted: 06/25/2018
Changes to the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule effective Saturday, September 1, 2018.

Proposed Ninth Circuit Rule Changes - Posted: 03/24/2018
The Ninth Circuit invites public comment on proposed Circuit Rule changes regarding habeas corpus appeals and certificate of service requirements. Comments are due by April 30, 2018.

Judiciary Open During Government Shutdown - Posted: 01/21/2018
Despite a government shutdown, the federal Judiciary will remain open and can continue operations for approximately three weeks, through February 9, by using court fee balances and other funds not dependent on a new appropriation.

Biennial Renewal Fee Due - Posted: 01/05/2018
REMINDER: The Biennial Renewal Fee is due Thursday, February 15, 2018.

2018 District Conference - Posted: 01/02/2018
The 2018 District Conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Attorney Admission Fee Increase - Posted: 10/27/2017
The United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands' new schedule of attorney admission fees and revised local rules will take effect on November 1, 2017.

Notice of Proposed Local Chapter 13 Plan Form - Posted: 10/27/2017
Absent contrary action by Congress, amendments to the Bankruptcy Rules and Bankruptcy Forms will become effective on December 1, 2017.

Pending Changes in the Bankruptcy Forms - Posted: 10/26/2017
On September 12, 2017, the Judicial Conference approved several amendments to Official Forms that will go into effect on December 1, 2017.

Notice of Adoption of New Local Rules - Posted: 10/06/2017
The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands solicited comments on proposed revisions to its Civil Local Rules.

Court Closure for Staff Development and Training - Posted: 09/05/2017
The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will be closed for business on Friday, September 08, 2017 for staff development and training.