Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court upheld the heirship determination for Dolores Sablan Mendiola (“Dolores”) and reversed that of Annette P. Cruz (“Annette”). Both claimed to have been adopted by Anunciacion Mendiola Camacho Magofna (“Magofna”) through poksai, a Chamorro customary practice. In In re Estate of Magofna, the Supreme Court held that neither Dolores’ earlier statutory adoption by Magofna’s parents nor Dolores’ later claim of poksai adoption by Magofna’s sister prevented recognition...

On July 27, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0031-MSC, In Re Reopening of Rota Centron Hustisia. The Rota Centron Hustisia will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. For court information, please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov. For additional information or inquiries, contact: Judy T. Aldan, Esq. Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Telephone: (670) 236-9716 Email: Judy.Aldan@NMIJudiciary.gov or Supreme.Court@NMIJudiciary.gov...

Saipan, CNMI – In In re Myers, the Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s dismissal of a complaint alleging that Robert H. Myers, Jr. (“Myers”) engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. While suspended from the practice of law, Myers held himself out as an attorney and provided legal advice. The Disciplinary Committee of the CNMI Bar Association subsequently brought an action against him for practicing law without a license. Myers moved to dismiss, arguing that the Disciplinary Committee...