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Songsong Village and
Mount Taipingot, Rota
Video courtesy of
Rommell Buenaflor
Supreme Court to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam in 2026
On Friday, October 25, the Supreme Court announced its intention to adopt the Next Generation Bar Examination in place of the Unified Bar...
High School Moot Court Competition Begins
The Supreme Court kicked off the 2024 High School Moot Court on Friday, October 18 with the first workshop. Hosted in Guma’ Hustisia’s...
Supreme Court Affirms Trial Court Finding of Due Process Violation by Board of Parole
Saipan, CNMI – On October 18, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant, in part, a habeas petition in Appleby...
Supreme Court Affirms Trial Court Dismissal in Sexual Assault Case
Saipan, CNMI – On October 11, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed an order by the trial court dismissing the charges against Appellee Tim...
Supreme Court to Conduct Moot Court Competition
The Supreme Court will host the second annual High School Moot Court Competition this December. The competition is open to any team of...
Supreme Court updates courtroom and work attire policy
On September 24, 2024, the Supreme Court amended the Courtroom and Work Attire Policy applicable to all attorneys, their staff, and...
Supreme Court Affirms Trial Court in Suit Arising from Probate Dispute
On September 23, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of Appellant John S. Pangelinan’s claim on an issue the probate court had...
Supreme Court Issues Updated Drug Court Policies and Procedures
Saipan, CNMI – On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Supreme Court approved updates to the Drug Court’s Policies and Procedures (“P&P”)....
Court Clerks Sharpen Skills at Professional Development Training
The Offices of the Clerk of Court recently concluded a dynamic three-day professional development training, designed to strengthen their...
Judiciary to Launch Land Notification Feature in Commonwealth Recorder E-Recording Platform
Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary announces the upcoming launch of an innovative Land Notification feature in its E-Recording platform. This...
Supreme Court Reverses Trial Court on Land Claim from 1953
Saipan, CNMI – On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s judgment finding the Estate of Silvestre Rogolifoi...
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Reading Program Students Visit Guma’ Hustisia
Saipan, CNMI – Eighty students from Joeten-Kiyu Public Library visited Guma’ Hustisia on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. As part of the...
Supreme Court Reverses Trial Court in Family Business Dispute
Saipan, CNMI – On June 24, 2024, the Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s judgment finding Eun Soo Han (“Han”) liable to his...
Supreme Court Affirms Default Judgment for Trespass
Saipan, CNMI – On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s entry of default judgment in Triple J Saipan, Inc. v. Luis...
Treatment Courts Professionals Attend National Training
This week, Northern Marianas treatment courts professionals attended the annual National Association of Drug Court Professionals RISE24...
Call for Expression of Interest - Judiciary Summer Pre-Law Program 2025
The Supreme Court announces its plan to conduct the Judiciary Summer Pre-Law Program in June–July 2025 , provided there is sufficient...
35th Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Presentation of Hustisia Award, Unveiling of Official Portraits, and Ribbon Cutting for Historical Exhibition
The Judiciary hosted three events Friday, May 17 in Guma’ Hustisia to commemorate its 35th Anniversary: the presentation of the Supreme...
Judiciary Recognized by National Association of Drug Court Professionals for Treatment Court Month Celebration
Saipan, CNMI – On Friday, April 26, 2024, the NMI Judiciary celebrated its “Treatment Court” month Proclamation with judges, justices and...
Lillian Ada Tenorio Sworn in at Public Investiture
CNMI Superior Court Associate Judge Lillian Ada Tenorio was sworn in at a public investiture ceremony held at the Guma' Hustisia on May...
New LRC Executive Director Appointed
NMI Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro has appointed Carmen V. Borja, Esq., as the new Executive Director of...
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