North Dakota’s District Courts have exclusive jurisdiction in criminal cases and general jurisdiction for civil cases, while also serving as the state’s juvenile court. The District Courts handle a range of matters that includes civil, criminal, family law, and probate. Navigating those proceedings requires close attention to court-specific requirements — and this resource page unifies that information in one place.

Here, you’ll find essential guidance for court document filing, service of process, and courtesy copy delivery — all supported by Proceed — along with links to local court rules, locations, and holidays.

Use this single resource to move matters forward with clarity and precision, when certainty of outcome matters most.