April 21, 2026 - Judiciary Partially Reopens Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku

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Saipan, CNMI – In response to the impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0008-MSC on April 13, 2026, temporarily closing all Judiciary facilities. To continue performing essential judicial functions and safeguarding the public’s rights, the Judiciary partially restored operations as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Judiciary facilities are now open on a limited basis to address bail, family protection, emergency, time-sensitive, and selected criminal matters. Additionally, starting Wednesday April 22, the Cashier’s Office will be open to the public from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Further information regarding deadlines, operating hours, and applicable procedures is available in Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM-0009-MSC.

 Press Release

For Immediate Release

2026-PR-016

April 21, 2026

For more information, contact the Supreme Court at Supreme.Court@NMIJudiciary.gov.

2026-ADM-0009-MSC Order in re Opening of Judiciary Facilities Post Typhoon Sinlaku.pdf

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