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 row, from left:...

Håfa Adai and Tirow, The Commonwealth Recorder’s Office is experiencing technical difficulties with its eRecording system. We are actively working to resolve the issue and look to provide a resolution within the next 48 hours or sooner. While eRecording services are unavailable, limited in-person services are available, including photocopies (Landshark) of documents on file at the Commonwealth Recorder’s Office, located at Guma’ Hustisia in Susupe. Services are available Monday through...

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. To prepare...