North Dakota § 27-05-31 Magistrates - Appointment - Salary - Authority

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-05-31 — Magistrates - Appointment - Salary - Authority

North Dakota § 27-05-31

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-05District Courts

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05-31 (2026).

Text

The presiding judge of a judicial district may appoint, subject to rules adopted by the
supreme court, any qualified person, including a clerk of the district court, to serve as
magistrate. A magistrate appointed pursuant to this section may be paid a salary as determined
by the supreme court and has that authority performable by a district court judge as assigned by
the presiding judge. The supreme court may adopt rules for the qualifications of magistrates, the
extent and assignment of authority, and the conduct of the office, including rules relating to
training sessions and continuing education.

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The presiding judge of a judicial district may appoint, subject to rules adopted by the
supreme court, any qualified person, including a clerk of the district court, to serve as
magistrate. A magistrate appointed pursuant to this section may be paid a salary as determined
by the supreme court and has that authority performable by a district court judge as assigned by
the presiding judge. The supreme court may adopt rules for the qualifications of magistrates, the
extent and assignment of authority, and the conduct of the office, including rules relating to
training sessions and continuing education.