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Local Court Judge in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota
- Election date
- June 13, 2028
- Filing deadline
- January 1, 2028 - April 10, 2028
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Local Court Judge
About this position
Local Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector of the city. Must be a licensed attorney, unless an attorney is unavailable or not interested in serving. State law requires each new municipal judge attend two educational seminars and all others attend one course conducted by the Supreme Court in each calendar year. If a municipal judge fails to meet this requirement without an excused absence from the Continuing Judicial Education Commission, the judge’s name is referred to the Judicial Conduct Commission for disciplinary action.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement of 10% of the number of qualified electors who voted for that office in the last city election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Auditor's office.
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