Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of North Dakota. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income North Dakotans statewide in housing, family, consumer, and Native American law matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal information, forms, and self-help resources for North Dakota residents.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for victims of crime on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers self-help resources and limited legal assistance to individuals representing themselves in court.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of North Dakota is the court of last resort with five justices. There is no intermediate appellate court (though the Supreme Court may assign cases to a temporary Court of Appeals panel). District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across seven judicial districts. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations.
Governs rental relationships under NDCC Chapter 47-16, covering security deposits (one month max, or two months for pet deposits), maintenance obligations, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, lending, and government services based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and public assistance status.
Prohibits deceptive acts or practices in business, trade, or commerce under NDCC 51-15.
Provides significant property tax reductions for disabled veterans, with full exemption available for veterans with 50% or greater disability.
Governs rental relationships under NDCC Chapter 47-16, covering security deposits (max 1 month), habitability, and eviction.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and government services.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence and sexual assault support
1-800-472-2911
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Legislative measures to reduce property tax burden, including increased homestead credits and school funding reforms.
New programs and tax incentives to address child care worker shortages and improve access to affordable child care.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $10-$30 (claims up to $15,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $80-$200
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $80-$150
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal help for low-income residents in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Online resources and court self-help services for unrepresented litigants.
Visit Website →Free legal advocacy for North Dakotans with disabilities on issues of access and civil rights.
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