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MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands is to serve the community by ensuring equal access to justice for all by providing an impartial forum to resolve disputes in a fair, effective and timely manner pursuant to the rule of law.
Latest News and Announcements
Regular Business Hours. The Court’s regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays.
The intake counter at the Clerk’s Office closes during the lunch hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. each business day, except for the last business day of each month when the intake counter closes at 3:00 p.m.
The public may attend open court proceedings. The use of face masks and social distancing is optional based on personal preference as set forth in General Order No. 22-00004. Social distancing accommodations may be provided upon request.
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands.
2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced - Posted: 05/12/2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Federal judicial districts throughout the Ninth Circuit have selected their local civics contest winners who will advance as finalists in the preliminary round of the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. Forty-two essays and 31 videos are up for consideration to be the next top winners at the circuit level contest. The circuit received 737 essays and 88 video entries.
2024 District Conference - Posted: 05/09/2024
SAVE THE DATE: The 2024 District Conference is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024.
CJA Plan (Rev. 08/23/2023) - Posted: 05/04/2024
Approved by Ninth Circuit Judicial Council on August 23, 2023. Previous version approved on February 18, 2015.
2024 Law Day Photo Contest - Posted: 04/09/2024
The United States District Court, District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands is having a photo contest and offers middle and high school students a chance to win cash prizes.
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Latest Opinions and Decisions
1:24-cv-00004 Docket No. 2 - Posted: 04/16/2024
DAC Investment Management (China) Ltd. V. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC
Decision and Order Sua Sponte Dismissing Action for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
1:23-cv-00015 Docket No. 4 - Posted: 04/09/2024
First Hawaiian Bank, a Hawaii Corporation v. Tianchi Corporation, a Northern Mariana Islands Corporation, and Yong Fu Hong
Decision and Order Sua Sponte Dismissing Action for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
1:24-cv-00001 Docket No. 36 - Posted: 04/05/2024
Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Arnold Palacios, Governor of CNMI, in his official and personal capacities; Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Rafael S. Demapan, Vice Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Mariano Taitano, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Martin Mendiola, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Ramon M. Dela Cruz, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Andrew Yeom, Executive Director of CCC, in his official and personal capacities
Decision and Order Denying Plaintiff’s Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
1:23-cv-00002 Docket No. 25 - Posted: 03/08/2024
SuperTECH, Inc. v. My Choice Software, LLC.
Decision and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
1:24-cv-00001 Docket No. 9 - Posted: 02/29/2024
Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Arnold Palacios, governor of CNMI, in his official and personal capacities; Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Rafael S. Demapan, Vice Chairman of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Mariano Taitano, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Martin Mendiola, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Ramon M. Dela Cruz, Commissioner of CCC, in his official and personal capacities; Andrew Yeom, Executive Director of CCC, in his official and personal capacities
Memorandum Decision Denying Plaintiff’ Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
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