Local Publications
The following publications have been developed locally at the Court as general information for the benefit of individuals and jurors having dealings with the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. If you are filing a case, or are a party to a civil, criminal or bankruptcy case in this court, please consult your Attorney for specific legal advise.
Covenant Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (PL 94-241). Basic Document and Annotations, Prepared by: Herman Marcuse, Department of Justice, September 1976. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 12MB)
Pro Se Filing Instructions Instructions for filing a Civil Action on your own behalf. These instructions are designed to help you understand basic Court procedures in civil actions. COURT STAFF CANNOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE. These instructions do not cover all circumstances, nor all types of cases. It is your responsibility to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules of this Court and any statutes and rules which may apply to your particular case. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 3.4MB)
Petition for Admission to Practice Petition for Temporary or Permanent Admission to Practice before the United States District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. This form is made fillable for your convenience. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 25KB)
Petitition for Admission to Practice Pro Hac Vice Petition for Admission to Practice Pro Hac Vice before the United States District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. A fee of $250.00 is required upon submission of the Petition. Please consult Local Civil Rules 83.5.d for more information. This form is made fillable for your convenience. (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 502KB)
JS44 (Rev. 12/07) Civil Cover Sheet. (Fillable Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 173KB)
AO78 (Rev. 06/03) Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment. (Fillable Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 3.8MB)
Other Federal Court Publications
Ninth Circuit Rules for Misconduct or Disability Rules of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit governing complaints of judicial misconduct or disability.
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