There are 136 Courts in North Dakota, serving a population of 745,475 people in an area of 68,983 square miles. There is 1 Court per 5,481 people, and 1 Court per 507 square miles.
The state of North Dakota is ranked 2nd in Courts per capita, and 36th in Courts per square mile.
Find North Dakota Appellate Courts, Trial Courts, Problem Solving Courts, and Jury Duty Requirements.
North Dakota Appellate Courts
Court Name: North Dakota Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Bismarck
Number of Judges: 5
Court Name: North Dakota Temporary Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Bismarck
Number of Judges: 3
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 51 |
| North Dakota Municipal Court | State Legislation | City Limits | 73 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, State Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |