Judge of the District Court East Central District 5 Choose 1
The judges of the district courts are elected to 6-year terms and have the authority to hear and decide cases in any county in the district to which they are elected, or as assigned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Learn more on the ND Courts' website.
Biographical Information
What are your top priorities for court operations?
Fairness, respectfulness, and efficiency are three very important attributes.
What trial or court experience do you bring to the bench?
I have served as a district court judge since 2021. For several years before then, I was an assistant state’s attorney. Each position involved significant work in the courtroom - from short hearings to jury trials.
Are there any current criminal sentencing laws that are outdated or need to be changed?
As a judge, my duty is to abide by existing law.
What can be done to improve access to justice for all North Dakotans?
Access can be improved by continuing to refine: technology, the rural justice program, and the ND Supreme Court’s web-based self-help center.
Who is one judge, current or historical, that you admire?
Retired ND Supreme Court Justice Carol Kapsner