The North Dakota Court System released the 2025 Juvenile Court Annual Report on Apr. 23, outlining trends and ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for youth and families through accountability, rehabilitation, and community-based interventions.
The report highlights the court’s focus on restorative justice and evidence-based practices. These include risk assessments, trauma screening, and individualized case planning aimed at supporting positive behavioral change among young people.
Juvenile court staff continued to provide probation supervision, educational programming, and coordinated services while maintaining public safety as a priority. The annual report also notes progress in child protection cases, dual-status youth coordination—where a young person is involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems—and partnerships with tribal courts to enhance collaboration across agencies.
Additionally, the document details investments in data-driven decision-making processes as well as system improvements designed to better serve North Dakota’s youth population. Collaborative initiatives are emphasized as key components of these improvements.
North Dakota’s Juvenile Court serves youth ages 10–17 as part of the district courts system. Its approach is based on balanced and restorative justice principles that promote accountability, repair harm caused by offenses, and help build skills for positive engagement within communities.
For more information or to access the full report, readers can visit the North Dakota Court System website at https://www.ndcourts.gov/Media/Default/Trial%20Courts/Juvenile%20Court/juvenile-court-annual-report-2025.pdf.
