PUBLIC NOTICE (No. 24-002) Temporary Closure of Guma’ Hustisia(Water Outage on May 3-6, 2024)
On April 18, 2024, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2024-ADM-0008-MSC which closed the Guma’ Hustisia on Friday, May 3,...
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Enhancing Emotional Intelligence
On April 05, 2024, the Judiciary conducted a professional development (PD) session focusing on promoting the concept of Emotional...
Successful Konbetsasion on the Covenant Before a Packed Assembly Hall
On March 21, 2024, the Judiciary kicked off its 35th Anniversary celebrations with a Covenant Day Konbetsasion, featuring two members of...
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
On April 11 and 12, 2024, Geisla Barnes, State Policy Advisor of the Northwest Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance visited the NMI Judiciary. During her visit, Ms. Barnes discussed with Mental Health Court Docket staff the earmarked Byrnes Discretionary Grant for technical assistance to determine the viability of a Veterans Court docket in the CNMI.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
In the photo is Ms. Geisla Barnes (center) with Acting MHCD Manager Yvette Sablan, Acting Director of Courts Matthew Brown, and Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro in the Supreme Court courtroom.
On March 11, 2024, women leaders from the Judiciary discussed their roles and academic journeys with the students at Marianas High School as part of Women’s Month. The event also included a Kombetsasion with Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Chief Judge Ramona V. Mangloña of the NMI District Court, moderated by NMI Bar Association President Charity R. Hodson.
On March 21, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its 35th Anniversary by hosting a Konbetsasion: Understanding the Covenant, partnering with the Judiciary Historical Society and Northern Marianas College. Panelists included Manuel A. Sablan and Pedro A. Tenorio—negotiators from the Marianas Political Status Commission, Judge Lillian A. Tenorio, and Assistant Attorney General Rellani B. Ogumoro. The discussion was moderated by NMC President Dr. Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
In honor of CNMI Women's Month, the Judiciary recognizes Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian A. Tenorio (left) and Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio (right) as the two women currently serving the Commonwealth as members of the bench. Judges Kim-Tenorio and Tenorio mark the third and fourth instances of women appointed to the Superior Court in its 35-year history. (March 13, 2024)
From left: Rota Municipal Council Jim M. Atalig, Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, Mayor of Rota Aubry M. Hocog and Deputy Marshal Sherla Sablan following a meeting at the Rota Mayor's Office about services at the Rota Centron Hustisia. (January 10, 2024)
35th Judiciary Anniversary (1989-2024) Information
In May 2024, the Northern Marianas Judiciary will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Judicial Reorganization Act of 1989, which laid the foundation of the Commonwealth Supreme Court and the Superior Court.
From 1978 to 1989, the judicial branch was only comprised of the trial court, which heard exclusively cases that did not require a jury trial. The federal district court would assist in hearing local civil and criminal cases. The federal district court’s appellate division also heard appeals from the trial court and was comprised of a federal district court judge, a trial court judge, and another federal district judge assigned by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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