The State Supreme Court is responsible for correcting the errors of the inferior state courts. It exclusively hears appeals on legal issues from inferior state courts.
Candidate for Justices of the Supreme Court shall be citizens of the United States, residents of North Dakota, learned in the law, and possess any additional qualifications prescribed by law. No Justice of the Supreme Court shall engage in the practice of law, or hold any public office, elective or appointive, not judicial in nature. Justices of the Supreme Court must possess a certificate of admission to the bar of this state and an annual license from the state board of law examiners (North Dakota Constitution, Article VI, Section 10 and NDCC §§ 27-11-01 and 27-11-22).
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement of 300.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.