Saipan, CNMI – As part of its community outreach efforts, the Supreme Court will be holding appellate arguments at two high schools...

Saipan, CNMI – On December 31, the Supreme Court reversed a trial court decision that excluded expert witness testimony in the case of Commonwealth v. Lisua. The case, involving criminal charges of sexual assault against a minor, has been remanded to continue with examination of the expert before trial. The prosecution sought to admit the testimony of an expert on the behaviors of child victims of sexual abuse, including delayed reporting. The alleged victim waited two months

Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling in Maratita v. CHCC, declaring unconstitutional two damages caps from the Government Liability Act and the Injury Compensation Act This decision significantly impacts the rights of individuals seeking compensation for injuries caused by negligence. The case involved two separate plaintiffs who experienced devastating medical outcomes in 2020. One plaintiff suffered severe, permanent injuries after a botched surge

Saipan, CNMI – The Judiciary has scheduled the Law and the Freshman Legislator Seminar on Thursday, January 9, 2025. At the seminar, the...

On December 17, 2024, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2024-ADM0021-MSC, which closed Judiciary facilities from 12:00 pm...

Saipan, CNMI – On December 12, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the probate court’s order declining to remove Herman P. Sablan as administrator and Anthony H. Aguon as attorney for the estate of Concepcion Faisao Tudela. The probate court had appointed Sablan to be the administrator of the estate, to which Appellant Ivan-Rufo Faisao Tudela objected, adding an objection to the continued representation of the Estate by attorney Aguon. After reviewing Tudela’s objection, the cou