北达科他州最高法院法官Daniel Crothers将于2026年2月28日退休,造成空缺。 North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers will retire Feb. 28, 2026, creating a vacancy.

北达科他州最高法院法官Daniel Crothers 宣布自2026年2月28日起退休, North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers has announced his retirement effective February 28, 2026, after more than two decades on the court since his 2005 appointment by Governor John Hoeven. 他于2012年和2022年重新当选。 He was re-elected in 2012 and 2022. 总督Kelly Armstrong将在包括司法提名委员会在内的程序之后任命一名替补人员。 Governor Kelly Armstrong will appoint a replacement, following a process that includes a Judicial Nominating Committee. Crothers是Fargo的本地人,前州检察官,因致力于司法廉正和权力分立而闻名。 Crothers, a native of Fargo and former state’s attorney, is known for his dedication to judicial integrity and the separation of powers. 他的离任造成空缺,因为首席法官Jon Jensen从领导层下台,但仍然是正义。 His departure creates a vacancy as Chief Justice Jon Jensen steps down from leadership but remains a justice.