On July 7, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0029-MSC, In Re Reopening of Judiciary Facilities. The Guma' Hustisia will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Kotten Tinian and Rota Centron Hustisia will remain closed until further notice. 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)...

On July 3, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0028-MSC, In Re Closure of Judiciary Facilities due to Typhoon Bavi. All Judiciary facilities shall be closed from Monday, July 6, 2026, until further notice. 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...

Saipan, CNMI – On June 30th, the Supreme Court upheld a Superior Court determination that an inverse condemnation claim against the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation was timely under the statute of limitations. In Sablan v. Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Conrad M. Sablan alleged that CUC built a water tank and pump station in 1991 on family land in the Sadog Tasi area of Saipan, without paying compensation. The Court held a claim does not accrue until the landowner reasonably should...