Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying when a party’s liability is considered “extinguished” and reaffirming the right of a co-defendant to seek contribution after paying more than its share of the joint obligation The dispute arises from defects in the Tottotville housing project, where Telesource CNMI, Inc. (“Telesource) and SSFM International, Inc. (“SSFM”), were found jointly liable through arbitration for approximately $5.4 million in damages owe

(From left) Justice John A. Manglona, Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro, and Justice Pro Tempore Robert J. Torres presided over the proceedings in Commonwealth v. Abraczinskas.(May 28, 2026) Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in three cases last week during its May 2026 appellate session at the Guma' Hustisia. The session marked the Court’s first arguments since Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which had suspended court operations in April. Prosecutor Frances Demap

Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary proudly congratulates Grants Manager Gregorio U. Tudela on receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix. Tudela began his undergraduate journey in July 2021, shortly before joining the Judiciary as an Administrative Specialist in August 2021. He earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice in August 2023. Since then, he continued pursuing higher education while maintaining full-time employment, demons

On May 26, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0025-MSC, In Re Resumption of Normal Business Hours for the Guma’ Hustisia. With electrical service restored and full operations resumed, the Guma’ Hustisia returns to normal business hours effective today. The Budget and Finance Office and Cashier’s Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For court information, please visit the J

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

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