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


Reopening of Rota Centron Hustisia
On July 27, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0031-MSC, In Re Reopening of Rota Centron Hustisia. The Rota Centron Hustisia will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. For court information, please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov. For additional information or inquiries, contact: Judy T. Aldan, Esq. Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Telephone: (670) 236-9716 Email: Judy.Aldan@NMIJudiciary.gov or Supreme.Court


Supreme Court Defines “Majority Vote” In Attorney Discipline Case
Saipan, CNMI – In In re Myers, the Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s dismissal of a complaint alleging that Robert H. Myers, Jr. (“Myers”) engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. While suspended from the practice of law, Myers held himself out as an attorney and provided legal advice. The Disciplinary Committee of the CNMI Bar Association subsequently brought an action against him for practicing law without a license. Myers moved to dismiss, arguing that the Disci


Reopening of Kotten Tinian
On July 8, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0030-MSC, In Re Reopening of Kotten Tinian Following Typhoon Bavi. The Kotten Tinian will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 9, 2026 For court information, please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov. For additional information or inquiries, contact: Judy T. Aldan, Esq. Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Telephone: (670) 236-9716 Email: Judy.Aldan@NMIJudiciary.gov or Supreme.Co


Reopening of Judiciary Facilities – Guma' Hustisia
On July 7, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0029-MSC, In Re Reopening of Judiciary Facilities. The Guma' Hustisia will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Kotten Tinian and Rota Centron Hustisia will remain closed until further notice. For court information, please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov. For additional information or inquiries, contact: Judy T. Aldan, Esq. Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Tele


Closure of Judiciary Facilities
On July 3, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0028-MSC, In Re Closure of Judiciary Facilities due to Typhoon Bavi. All Judiciary facilities shall be closed from Monday, July 6, 2026, until further notice. For court information, please visit the Judiciary’s website at www.NMIJudiciary.gov. For additional information or inquiries, contact: Judy T. Aldan, Esq. Clerk of Court, Supreme Court Telephone: (670) 236-9716 Email: Judy.Aldan@NMIJudiciary.gov


Supreme Court Affirms Inverse Condemnation Claim Against CUC
Saipan, CNMI – On June 30th, the Supreme Court upheld a Superior Court determination that an inverse condemnation claim against the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation was timely under the statute of limitations. In Sablan v. Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Conrad M. Sablan alleged that CUC built a water tank and pump station in 1991 on family land in the Sadog Tasi area of Saipan, without paying compensation. The Court held a claim does not accrue until the landowner reas
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