Saipan, CNMI – — On October 16th, the Supreme Court denied Appellant John Sablan Pangelinan’s motion to stay the mandate in Pangelinan v. Pangelinan. 2024 MP 5 for the purpose of reconsidering a denial of a petition for rehearing. The Supreme Court took the opportunity to clarify the standards for when invoking a discretionary motion for stay of mandate under NMI Supreme Court Rule 41(d)(1). Emphasizing that non-certiorari reasons for granting a stay of mandate are disfavored

(From left) Justice John A. Manglona, Law Clerk Katrina Carney, Law Clerk Chandler Farquhar, Law Clerk Kate Eckrote, Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro and Justice Perry B. Inos. Saipan, CNMI – —The Supreme Court is pleased to announce the swearing-in of three new law clerks: Katherine Eckrote, Katrina Carney, and Chandler Farquhar. The ceremony took place on October 14, 2025 in the Supreme Court courtroom, where each clerk took an oath of office. As law clerks, they will as

Saipan, CNMI – On October 14, 2025, the Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s order granting Long Feng Corporation and Guo Wu Li’s Rule 41(b) motion to dismiss. The dismissal was based on the appellants’ failure to prosecute their case. The dispute began in March 2018, when DS Corporation and Dae Sun Eo filed a lawsuit seeking to evict Long Feng Corporation and Guo Wu Li from a commercial building. However, by December 2022, the case had stalled significantly. The trial

Saipan, CNMI – We deeply mourn the passing of Deputy Marshal III Jesus S. Santos, a dedicated and faithful member of the Judiciary family...

(L-R) STUCO President Lucia Andres B. Bercilla, Vice President Hannah T. Neyoaraen, Secretary Kaleia Carmen T. Arriola, Sergeant-at-Arms...

Students with the Marshals Service Division Saipan, CNMI – Twenty-five 5th grade students from Mount Carmel School, accompanied by their...

Saipan, CNMI – On October 6th, t he Supreme Court vacated the lower court’s order denying Peter Rios’ motion for reduction of sentence...

Congratulations to Brandon H. Delos Reyes, who officially took the oath of office on August 28, 2025, as the Judicial Assistant to...

Judge Lillian A. Tenorio attended the 2025 Treatment Court Judicial Practitioner Training sponsored by the All Rise and Treatment Court...

The NMI Judiciary recently completed a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) docket viability study, with the final report, Implementing a VTC...

Saipan, CNMI – In joint opinions issued on August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court reversed in part a pair of trial court decisions...

Justices pro tempore play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the judicial system. Appointed temporarily to hear...

The Guma’ Hustisia’s front parking lot plays a central role during Marianas High School’s new academic year, serving as a bustling...

A team from the Northern Marianas Judiciary participated in the Case Management Conference for Judges and Chief Clerks  held August 5–7,...

Saipan, CNMI – It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Governor Arnold I. Palacios of the Commonwealth of the Northern...

Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary's Office of Adult Probation Supervision, in collaboration with the DYS Juvenile Probation Unit and the...

The Palau Judiciary delegation and the NMI Judiciary leadership and staff at the Assembly Hall, Guma’ Hustisia. (June 30, 2025) A...

Chief Marshal Jason Tarkong (far right) with the NMI National Wrestling Team at the send off ceremony at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium....

Saipan, CNMI – Leaders from across government, healthcare, law enforcement, and community organizations came together on May 15, 2025 for...

The Iowa CELP team presents the results of Phase One of the Model Jury Instructions Project to members of the NMI Judiciary. Saipan, CNMI...