North Dakota

       The North Dakota District Court is the state's court of general and limited jurisdiction.  It has original limited and general jurisdiction in all cases as provided by law.  It has jurisdiction in all criminal and civil cases, as well as juvenile cases.  The North Dakota Municipal Court has exclusive jurisdiction in all violations of municipal ordinances and traffic cases.  District Court Judges are chosen for six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.  Municipal Court Judges......Click Here For More

       The North Dakota District Court is the state's court of general and limited jurisdiction.  It has original limited and general jurisdiction in all cases as provided by law.  It has jurisdiction in all criminal and civil cases, as well as juvenile cases.  The North Dakota Municipal Court has exclusive jurisdiction in all violations of municipal ordinances and traffic cases.  District Court Judges are chosen for six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.  Municipal Court Judges are elected to four-year terms.