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Scenic drive and towering cliffs of northern Saipan.
Video courtesy of
Rommel Buenaflor


Rota Centron Hustisia Still Not Connected to Island Power
Rota, CNMI – Power restoration efforts are underway at the Rota Centron Hustisia following the damage caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. During the typhoon, strong winds toppled a termite-infested power pole, which in turn pulled down the attached metal weatherhead pole servicing the building. The Centron Hustisia remains one of the last facilities on Rota to be connected to island power. The Judiciary has retained a contractor to complete the necessary repairs. Work is curre


May 3, 2026 - Reopening of the Guma' Hustisia Following Generator Repairs
On May 3, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0013-MSC, In Re Reopening of the Guma' Hustisia Following Generator Repairs. Guma' Hustisia is OPEN to the public for so long as the generator is operational and for limited purposes, including bail, family protection, emergency, time-sensitive, and selected criminal matters. It is further ORDERED that the Budget and Finance/Cashier’s Office shall be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Updates will be pr


April 30, 2026 - Extension of Filing Deadlines, Fees, and Fines Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku
On April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0012-MSC, In Re Extension of Filing Deadlines, Fees, and Fines Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Superior Court deadlines for making filings and paying fees and fines are hereby MOVED to May 22, 2026, unless the judge presiding orders otherwise. Supreme Court deadlines remain unchanged. Updates will be provided as available. Please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov for court infor


April 26, 2026 - Temporary Closure of Guma' Hustisia
On April 26, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0011-MSC, In Re Temporary Closure of Guma' Hustisia. Guma' Hustisia is CLOSED on Monday, April 27, 2026, until further order, due to a breakdown of the facility generator and loss of power, making the building unsuitable for normal operations. Only emergency and essential services will be handled by designated judiciary personnel. All provisions of Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0009-MSC remain i


April 24, 2026 - Temporary Closure of Guma' Hustisia
On April 24, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0010-MSC, In Re Temporary Closure of Guma' Hustisia. Guma' Hustisia is CLOSED on Friday, April 24, 2026, due to a generator failure and loss of power, making the building unsuitable for normal operations. Only emergency and essential services will be handled by designated judiciary personnel. All provisions of Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0009-MSC remain in effect. Updates will be provided as a


Law Week (April 27 - May 1, 2026) Events Cancelled
Due to damages sustained from Super Typhoon Sinlaku and ongoing recovery efforts, the following events are CANCELLED Joint Proclamation Signing for Law Week and Treatment Court Month (April 24, 2026) Law Week Essay and Poster Awards Presentation (April 24, 2026) Justices and Judges in the Classroom (by appointment) Bar Admission Ceremony (May 8, 2026)
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