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News & Announcements: January, 2026
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Fri, 04/17/2026
This is the fourth general order addressing the Court’s closure due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Super Typhoon Sinlaku has devasted the island of Saipan. Power and water continue to be unavailable. Roads continue to be impassable, with downed power...
Thu, 04/16/2026
Due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku lingering over the islands of Saipan and Tinian since Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to today, Thursday, April 16, 2026, the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands will remain closed for business on Friday, April 17,...
Mon, 04/13/2026
Due to the expected arrival of Super Typhoon Sinlaku on the evening of Monday, April 13, 2026, as tropical storm winds, with its super typhoon strength winds possibly exceeding 150 mph all day Tuesday and Wednesday, and its tropical storm winds...
Fri, 04/10/2026
Due to the increasing threat of Tropical Storm Sinlaku, which is projected to intensify and develop into a Category 3 typhoon before reaching the island of Guam, with tropical storm winds affecting the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, the...
Fri, 02/27/2026
Sat, 01/31/2026
In the event of a lapse in appropriations at midnight on January 30, 2026, Eastern Standard, the Judiciary will remain open and continue paid operations through Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by using court fee balances and other funds not dependent on...
Wed, 01/28/2026
Mon, 01/26/2026
UPDATED: Thursday, 03/12/2026 | 5:00 PM ChST
The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, in partnership with the NMI Bar Association and the CNMI Public School System, will host the 26th Annual CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition...