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4th Annual Shooting Competition Shooting Practice
Saipan, CNMI — On September 4, 2026, CNMI Judiciary law enforcement officers, managers, and staff, together with Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho, gathered at the Department of Public Safety Shooting Range for a practice session in preparation for the CNMI Judiciary’s upcoming 4th Annual Shooting Competition. Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho takes a group photo with CNMI Judiciary Law Enforcement Officers, CNMI Judiciary’s Firearms instructor, managers, staff, and a Departm
National Experts Visit CNMI as Judiciary Advances Juvenile Court System Assessment
The CNMI Judiciary recently took an important step in its ongoing effort to strengthen services for justice-involved youth by hosting a two-day visit from consultants with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) on August 10-11, 2026. 08/10/2026 Stakeholders of the Juvenile Justice System gather to learn about the NMI Judiciary’s Juvenile Court System Assessment Project and engage in discussion surrounding the CNMI’s juvenile justice system. Front ro
Supreme Court Launches 2026 High School Moot Court Season
Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court announced the key dates for its 2026 High School Moot Court Tournament, launching a competition designed to introduce students to appellate advocacy, legal reasoning, and public speaking. The tournament case materials will release on September 2, 2026. Students will receive a fictional trial court decision, supporting exhibits, and a collection of ten cases to develop their legal arguments. Registration will remain open through September 11.
Student coaches Angelica Calvo, David Park, Steven Liang, and Reese Tolentino organized and led the MHS Mock Trial Summer Program. Through workshops, work sessions, and hands-on instruction, they helped participants develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in mock trial.
MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera represented the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket at the 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committee Meeting & Advocates Workshop held at Aqua Resort Club Saipan. The event brought together community partners and advocates for networking, training on Public Law 24-08, DVAM planning, team-building activities, and discussion focused on strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence throughout the CNMI.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Members of the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD) attended the 2026 NAADAC Empower Conference, joining behavioral health professionals from across the country for training, professional development, and discussions focused on substance use treatment, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and effective approaches to supporting individuals in treatment. Representing the Judiciary were MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga, MHCD Program Specialist Jaiden Santos, MHCD Community Supervision Worker Timothy Deleon Guerrero, and Deputy Clerk II Jandra Rideb. While at the conference, the Judiciary team also had the opportunity to connect with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center staff Jawn Joyner and Jeff Tomokane, pictured with the group. The conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, exchange ideas, and bring back practical strategies that can support the continued growth of treatment court and behavioral health services in the CNMI.
The NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ashlynn Han, a student at Saipan International School, for spending part of her summer with us as an MHCD intern! Pictured in the center with members of the MHCD team, Ashlynn assisted with updating program materials, organizing resources, and supporting various administrative projects while gaining firsthand exposure to the court system and learning more about the work of treatment courts. We were especially happy to give her an opportunity to see how the Judiciary, behavioral health providers, and community partners work together to support individuals involved in the justice system. Thank you, Ashlynn, for your hard work, curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
The Supreme Court held oral arguments for two cases on August 17, 2026. The first case, Acebedo v. Commonwealth, addressed administrative and constitutional claims brought by a group of firefighters terminated for non-compliance with a vaccine mandate. The second case, Manibusan v. Hofschneider, addressed whether a Tinian local law which created a license for online casinos and the issuance of cryptocurrency was exclusively local. The Honorable Katherine A. Maraman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, served as a justice pro tempore in both cases.
MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga stands alongside Reyna Saures, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s (CHCC) Community Guidance Center Director; Ana Ada, Peer Program Manager; and Esther Muna, CHCC Chief Executive Officer. Matsunaga and MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera attended the 2026 Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months Proclamation Signing Ceremony hosted by the CHCC's Community Guidance Center on September 4, 2026, at Pacific Islands Club Saipan. The event recognized Prevention Month and Recovery Month while highlighting the importance of behavioral health awareness and continued collaboration among community partners supporting individuals and families throughout the CNMI. MHCD is grateful for the continued collaboration with CHCC-CGC and other community partners.
Transitional Living Center (TLC) Director Dr. Glenda George invited the NMI Judiciary to learn more about TLC and mental health care in the CNMI. Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio, who handles the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD), Associate Judge JP San Nicolas, and Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho met with staff and toured the facility.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
Student coaches Angelica Calvo, David Park, Steven Liang, and Reese Tolentino organized and led the MHS Mock Trial Summer Program. Through workshops, work sessions, and hands-on instruction, they helped participants develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in mock trial.
MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera represented the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket at the 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committee Meeting & Advocates Workshop held at Aqua Resort Club Saipan. The event brought together community partners and advocates for networking, training on Public Law 24-08, DVAM planning, team-building activities, and discussion focused on strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence throughout the CNMI.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Members of the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD) attended the 2026 NAADAC Empower Conference, joining behavioral health professionals from across the country for training, professional development, and discussions focused on substance use treatment, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and effective approaches to supporting individuals in treatment. Representing the Judiciary were MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga, MHCD Program Specialist Jaiden Santos, MHCD Community Supervision Worker Timothy Deleon Guerrero, and Deputy Clerk II Jandra Rideb. While at the conference, the Judiciary team also had the opportunity to connect with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center staff Jawn Joyner and Jeff Tomokane, pictured with the group. The conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, exchange ideas, and bring back practical strategies that can support the continued growth of treatment court and behavioral health services in the CNMI.
The NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ashlynn Han, a student at Saipan International School, for spending part of her summer with us as an MHCD intern! Pictured in the center with members of the MHCD team, Ashlynn assisted with updating program materials, organizing resources, and supporting various administrative projects while gaining firsthand exposure to the court system and learning more about the work of treatment courts. We were especially happy to give her an opportunity to see how the Judiciary, behavioral health providers, and community partners work together to support individuals involved in the justice system. Thank you, Ashlynn, for your hard work, curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
The Supreme Court held oral arguments for two cases on August 17, 2026. The first case, Acebedo v. Commonwealth, addressed administrative and constitutional claims brought by a group of firefighters terminated for non-compliance with a vaccine mandate. The second case, Manibusan v. Hofschneider, addressed whether a Tinian local law which created a license for online casinos and the issuance of cryptocurrency was exclusively local. The Honorable Katherine A. Maraman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, served as a justice pro tempore in both cases.
MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga stands alongside Reyna Saures, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s (CHCC) Community Guidance Center Director; Ana Ada, Peer Program Manager; and Esther Muna, CHCC Chief Executive Officer. Matsunaga and MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera attended the 2026 Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months Proclamation Signing Ceremony hosted by the CHCC's Community Guidance Center on September 4, 2026, at Pacific Islands Club Saipan. The event recognized Prevention Month and Recovery Month while highlighting the importance of behavioral health awareness and continued collaboration among community partners supporting individuals and families throughout the CNMI. MHCD is grateful for the continued collaboration with CHCC-CGC and other community partners.
Transitional Living Center (TLC) Director Dr. Glenda George invited the NMI Judiciary to learn more about TLC and mental health care in the CNMI. Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio, who handles the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD), Associate Judge JP San Nicolas, and Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho met with staff and toured the facility.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
Student coaches Angelica Calvo, David Park, Steven Liang, and Reese Tolentino organized and led the MHS Mock Trial Summer Program. Through workshops, work sessions, and hands-on instruction, they helped participants develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in mock trial.
MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera represented the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket at the 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committee Meeting & Advocates Workshop held at Aqua Resort Club Saipan. The event brought together community partners and advocates for networking, training on Public Law 24-08, DVAM planning, team-building activities, and discussion focused on strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence throughout the CNMI.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Members of the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD) attended the 2026 NAADAC Empower Conference, joining behavioral health professionals from across the country for training, professional development, and discussions focused on substance use treatment, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and effective approaches to supporting individuals in treatment. Representing the Judiciary were MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga, MHCD Program Specialist Jaiden Santos, MHCD Community Supervision Worker Timothy Deleon Guerrero, and Deputy Clerk II Jandra Rideb. While at the conference, the Judiciary team also had the opportunity to connect with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center staff Jawn Joyner and Jeff Tomokane, pictured with the group. The conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, exchange ideas, and bring back practical strategies that can support the continued growth of treatment court and behavioral health services in the CNMI.
The NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ashlynn Han, a student at Saipan International School, for spending part of her summer with us as an MHCD intern! Pictured in the center with members of the MHCD team, Ashlynn assisted with updating program materials, organizing resources, and supporting various administrative projects while gaining firsthand exposure to the court system and learning more about the work of treatment courts. We were especially happy to give her an opportunity to see how the Judiciary, behavioral health providers, and community partners work together to support individuals involved in the justice system. Thank you, Ashlynn, for your hard work, curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
The Supreme Court held oral arguments for two cases on August 17, 2026. The first case, Acebedo v. Commonwealth, addressed administrative and constitutional claims brought by a group of firefighters terminated for non-compliance with a vaccine mandate. The second case, Manibusan v. Hofschneider, addressed whether a Tinian local law which created a license for online casinos and the issuance of cryptocurrency was exclusively local. The Honorable Katherine A. Maraman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, served as a justice pro tempore in both cases.
MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga stands alongside Reyna Saures, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s (CHCC) Community Guidance Center Director; Ana Ada, Peer Program Manager; and Esther Muna, CHCC Chief Executive Officer. Matsunaga and MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera attended the 2026 Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months Proclamation Signing Ceremony hosted by the CHCC's Community Guidance Center on September 4, 2026, at Pacific Islands Club Saipan. The event recognized Prevention Month and Recovery Month while highlighting the importance of behavioral health awareness and continued collaboration among community partners supporting individuals and families throughout the CNMI. MHCD is grateful for the continued collaboration with CHCC-CGC and other community partners.
Transitional Living Center (TLC) Director Dr. Glenda George invited the NMI Judiciary to learn more about TLC and mental health care in the CNMI. Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio, who handles the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD), Associate Judge JP San Nicolas, and Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho met with staff and toured the facility.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
Student coaches Angelica Calvo, David Park, Steven Liang, and Reese Tolentino organized and led the MHS Mock Trial Summer Program. Through workshops, work sessions, and hands-on instruction, they helped participants develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in mock trial.
MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera represented the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket at the 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committee Meeting & Advocates Workshop held at Aqua Resort Club Saipan. The event brought together community partners and advocates for networking, training on Public Law 24-08, DVAM planning, team-building activities, and discussion focused on strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence throughout the CNMI.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Members of the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD) attended the 2026 NAADAC Empower Conference, joining behavioral health professionals from across the country for training, professional development, and discussions focused on substance use treatment, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and effective approaches to supporting individuals in treatment. Representing the Judiciary were MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga, MHCD Program Specialist Jaiden Santos, MHCD Community Supervision Worker Timothy Deleon Guerrero, and Deputy Clerk II Jandra Rideb. While at the conference, the Judiciary team also had the opportunity to connect with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center staff Jawn Joyner and Jeff Tomokane, pictured with the group. The conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, exchange ideas, and bring back practical strategies that can support the continued growth of treatment court and behavioral health services in the CNMI.
The NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ashlynn Han, a student at Saipan International School, for spending part of her summer with us as an MHCD intern! Pictured in the center with members of the MHCD team, Ashlynn assisted with updating program materials, organizing resources, and supporting various administrative projects while gaining firsthand exposure to the court system and learning more about the work of treatment courts. We were especially happy to give her an opportunity to see how the Judiciary, behavioral health providers, and community partners work together to support individuals involved in the justice system. Thank you, Ashlynn, for your hard work, curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
The Supreme Court held oral arguments for two cases on August 17, 2026. The first case, Acebedo v. Commonwealth, addressed administrative and constitutional claims brought by a group of firefighters terminated for non-compliance with a vaccine mandate. The second case, Manibusan v. Hofschneider, addressed whether a Tinian local law which created a license for online casinos and the issuance of cryptocurrency was exclusively local. The Honorable Katherine A. Maraman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, served as a justice pro tempore in both cases.
MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga stands alongside Reyna Saures, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s (CHCC) Community Guidance Center Director; Ana Ada, Peer Program Manager; and Esther Muna, CHCC Chief Executive Officer. Matsunaga and MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera attended the 2026 Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months Proclamation Signing Ceremony hosted by the CHCC's Community Guidance Center on September 4, 2026, at Pacific Islands Club Saipan. The event recognized Prevention Month and Recovery Month while highlighting the importance of behavioral health awareness and continued collaboration among community partners supporting individuals and families throughout the CNMI. MHCD is grateful for the continued collaboration with CHCC-CGC and other community partners.
Transitional Living Center (TLC) Director Dr. Glenda George invited the NMI Judiciary to learn more about TLC and mental health care in the CNMI. Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio, who handles the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD), Associate Judge JP San Nicolas, and Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho met with staff and toured the facility.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
Student coaches Angelica Calvo, David Park, Steven Liang, and Reese Tolentino organized and led the MHS Mock Trial Summer Program. Through workshops, work sessions, and hands-on instruction, they helped participants develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in mock trial.
MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera represented the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket at the 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Planning Committee Meeting & Advocates Workshop held at Aqua Resort Club Saipan. The event brought together community partners and advocates for networking, training on Public Law 24-08, DVAM planning, team-building activities, and discussion focused on strengthening support for survivors of domestic violence throughout the CNMI.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Participation in opportunities like this helps strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and community-based service providers while expanding awareness of the resources, laws, and advocacy efforts available to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. MHCD is proud to support continued professional development and community engagement that strengthens the services we provide to treatment court participants and the broader community.
Members of the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD) attended the 2026 NAADAC Empower Conference, joining behavioral health professionals from across the country for training, professional development, and discussions focused on substance use treatment, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and effective approaches to supporting individuals in treatment. Representing the Judiciary were MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga, MHCD Program Specialist Jaiden Santos, MHCD Community Supervision Worker Timothy Deleon Guerrero, and Deputy Clerk II Jandra Rideb. While at the conference, the Judiciary team also had the opportunity to connect with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center staff Jawn Joyner and Jeff Tomokane, pictured with the group. The conference provided valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, exchange ideas, and bring back practical strategies that can support the continued growth of treatment court and behavioral health services in the CNMI.
The NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ashlynn Han, a student at Saipan International School, for spending part of her summer with us as an MHCD intern! Pictured in the center with members of the MHCD team, Ashlynn assisted with updating program materials, organizing resources, and supporting various administrative projects while gaining firsthand exposure to the court system and learning more about the work of treatment courts. We were especially happy to give her an opportunity to see how the Judiciary, behavioral health providers, and community partners work together to support individuals involved in the justice system. Thank you, Ashlynn, for your hard work, curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
The Supreme Court held oral arguments for two cases on August 17, 2026. The first case, Acebedo v. Commonwealth, addressed administrative and constitutional claims brought by a group of firefighters terminated for non-compliance with a vaccine mandate. The second case, Manibusan v. Hofschneider, addressed whether a Tinian local law which created a license for online casinos and the issuance of cryptocurrency was exclusively local. The Honorable Katherine A. Maraman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, served as a justice pro tempore in both cases.
MHCD Manager Victoria Matsunaga stands alongside Reyna Saures, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s (CHCC) Community Guidance Center Director; Ana Ada, Peer Program Manager; and Esther Muna, CHCC Chief Executive Officer. Matsunaga and MHCD Caseworker Jovahnalyn Cabrera attended the 2026 Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months Proclamation Signing Ceremony hosted by the CHCC's Community Guidance Center on September 4, 2026, at Pacific Islands Club Saipan. The event recognized Prevention Month and Recovery Month while highlighting the importance of behavioral health awareness and continued collaboration among community partners supporting individuals and families throughout the CNMI. MHCD is grateful for the continued collaboration with CHCC-CGC and other community partners.
Transitional Living Center (TLC) Director Dr. Glenda George invited the NMI Judiciary to learn more about TLC and mental health care in the CNMI. Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio, who handles the NMI Judiciary Mental Health Court Docket (MHCD), Associate Judge JP San Nicolas, and Presiding Judge Joseph N. Camacho met with staff and toured the facility.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
TLC is a program of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Community Guidance Center which provides individualized services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include case management, day program, illness management, and recovery skills training, activities of daily living, medication management, outreach, and social and recreational activities. TLC aims to help individuals build greater independence and successfully integrate into the community.
During the visit, the judges sat down with Dr. George and the TLC team to learn more about the services and support provided to individuals throughout the CNMI, including participants of the MHCD. The discussion also provided an opportunity for TLC staff to share some of the challenges they face in continuing to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
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Supreme Court High School Moot Court Competition
Welcome to the Supreme Court’s 3rd Annual High School Moot Court Competition! Moot Court is a competitive program designed to simulate the work that an attorney will do on a case that has been appealed.
Competitors are required to give a 7-13 minute legal argument requesting the appellate court to either affirm or overturn a decision by the trial court below. Student advocates compete in teams of two, arguing for their side on two separate legal issues in front of a panel of justices.
Mock Trial High School Competition
The CNMI Mock Trial Program introduces students to the legal system through an engaging and academically challenging competition. It aims to enhance students’ critical thinking, public speaking skills, and understanding of the American justice system. In addition to teaching students about our legal system, the program encourages teachers and students to develop learning partnerships with professionals from the legal community.
Sponsored by the CNMI Judiciary, the CNMI Bar Association, and the Public School System, the program is supported by volunteers from the legal profession and schools. Volunteers from the Bar Association and participating schools coach and mentor students, while judges and attorneys dedicate their time to judge the various rounds of competition. Volunteers from the community also contribute their efforts in planning and organizing the event. The program’s success is built on the dedication of students, volunteers, and the generous support from local organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Nationally, the Mock Trial Championship was founded in 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, and is now held annually across different states. Approximately 30,000 students from the U.S., Guam, South Korea, and the Northern Mariana Islands participate in local high school competitions, culminating in the top teams competing for the national title.
CNMI Mock Trial Competition
Guma' Hustisia, Saipan
February 20 - 21, 2025
National Mock Trial Competition
Phoenix, Arizona
May 7 - 10, 2025
Moot Court Competition
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
May 5 - 6, 2025
(2024 Champions - Marianas High School)
Moot Court Competition
University of California, Santa Barbara, California
March 1 - 2, 2025
(2024 Finalists - Mount Carmel School)
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Supreme Court Law Clerk
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