In re the Vacancy in Judgeship No. 9

Summary

The North Dakota Supreme Court determined that Judgeship No. 9 in Fargo, within the East Central Judicial District, remained necessary for effective judicial administration. The Court ordered the vacancy created by Judge Norman G. Anderson’s retirement to be filled under N.D.C.C. Chapter 27-25.

Holdings

1. The written consultation conducted under N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 7.2 satisfied the consultation requirement of N.D.C.C. § 27-05-02.1.
2. Judgeship No. 9 was necessary for effective judicial administration in the East Central Judicial District.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Judgeship No. 9 was necessary for effective judicial administration under N.D.C.C. § 27-05-02.1.
2. Whether the statutory consultation requirements were satisfied.
3. Whether the vacancy should be filled, transferred, or abolished.

Disposition

other