U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota is the federal trial court that handles cases involving federal laws, such as disputes between states, violations of federal regulations, and cases involving the U.S. government. It is part of the federal court system and covers the entire state of North Dakota. The court hears both civil and criminal cases, where judges evaluate evidence, interpret laws, and issue rulings. It serves as the initial level of federal litigation in North Dakota, with appeals going to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.