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Scenic drive and towering cliffs of northern Saipan.
Video courtesy of
Rommel Buenaflor


Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
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


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


Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro Swears In Oleai Elementary School’s Student Council Officers
(L-R) STUCO President Lucia Andres B. Bercilla, Vice President Hannah T. Neyoaraen, Secretary Kaleia Carmen T. Arriola, Sergeant-at-Arms...


Mount Carmel School Students Gain Insight into Judicial System During Educational Tour at Guma’ Hustisia
Students with the Marshals Service Division Saipan, CNMI – Twenty-five 5th grade students from Mount Carmel School, accompanied by their teacher Ms. Zandra A. Tapay and chaperones, visited Guma’ Hustisia on Friday, October 3, 2025, for an educational tour aimed at deepening their understanding of the Commonwealth’s judicial system. Led by Director of Courts Sonia A. Camacho, the students were guided through various divisions of the Judiciary, where they learned about the role


Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Commonwealth Criminal Procedure Rule 35(b)
Saipan, CNMI – On October 6th, t he Supreme Court vacated the lower court’s order denying Peter Rios’ motion for reduction of sentence...


Brandon Delos Reyes Makes History as First Male Judicial Assistant
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 Attends Treatment Court Judicial Practitioner Training
Judge Lillian A. Tenorio attended the 2025 Treatment Court Judicial Practitioner Training sponsored by the All Rise and Treatment Court...


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


Supreme Court Reverses Disqualification of Attorney General’s Office
Saipan, CNMI – In joint opinions issued on August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court reversed in part a pair of trial court decisions...


Guam Justices Serve as Pro Tempore on NMI Supreme Court
Justices pro tempore play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the judicial system. Appointed temporarily to hear...


First Week of School for Guma’ Hustisia’s Neighbor MHS!
The Guma’ Hustisia’s front parking lot plays a central role during Marianas High School’s new academic year, serving as a bustling...


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


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


Celebrating the 25th Year of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary's Office of Adult Probation Supervision, in collaboration with the DYS Juvenile Probation Unit and the...


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


Judiciary Chief Marshal Tarkong Serves as Wrestling Coach at Pacific Mini Games
Chief Marshal Jason Tarkong (far right) with the NMI National Wrestling Team at the send off ceremony at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium....


Judiciary Hosts Treatment Court Summit to Address Drug Crisis
Saipan, CNMI – Leaders from across government, healthcare, law enforcement, and community organizations came together on May 15, 2025 for...


NMI Judiciary Completes Phase One of Model Jury Instructions Project in Collaboration with University of Iowa College of Law
The Iowa CELP team presents the results of Phase One of the Model Jury Instructions Project to members of the NMI Judiciary. Saipan, CNMI...


Law Week and Treatment Court Month Off to a Strong Start
Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary commemorated Law Week and Treatment Court Month with a special dual ceremony held on April 25, 2025, at...


Marianas High Represents NMI at Yale Moot Court Competition
Seniors Jia Ross Nicdao and Julia Taitano at Yale University’s campus. Saipan, CNMI – Marianas High School seniors Julia Taitano and Jia...
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