--- title: "Cherie L. Clark | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cherie-l-clark-nd-ecjd-11" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Cherie L. Clark North Dakota East Central Judicial District Court · District Judge ## Profile - Court: North Dakota East Central Judicial District Court - State: North Dakota - Role: District Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-10-02 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - First appointed to the Southeast Judicial District bench by Governor Doug Burgum in 2017, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge John E. Greenwood - Assistant State’s Attorney, Cass County, North Dakota (2006–2017) During this time, she built significant trial experience in criminal cases and county civil matters - Before joining the bench, she was an Otter Tail County, Minnesota assistant county attorney in 2002–2006 and Cass County assistant state’s attorney in 2006–2017. ### Education - Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of South Dakota, Knudson School of Law, in 2000 - The overview reports a University of South Dakota biology-and-chemistry B.S. in 1996, a public-administration master’s in 1997 and a University of South Dakota J.D. in 2000. - Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry from the University of South Dakota in 1996, followed by a Master’s degree in Public Administration in 1997. ### Additional information - Cherie L. Clark serves in North Dakota’s East Central Judicial District, judgeship 11 in Fargo, following Governor Doug Burgum’s 2023 appointment. - In 2023, she joined Judgeship No. 11 in the East Central Judicial District, which covers Cass, Steele, and Traill counties, continuing her judicial service in Fargo - She earlier served in the Southeast Judicial District in Jamestown following appointment in 2017. - Served in Judgeship No. 1, located in Jamestown, North Dakota - handling a broad caseload including criminal cases, complex civil litigation, and juvenile matters. - Cherie Clark is a highly experienced judge in North Dakota, recognized for her expertise in criminal and civil law, her leadership in the legal community, and her dedication to public service. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing and evidence Scope: courtwide For an East Central Judicial District proceeding by reliable electronic means, intended exhibits should be marked, filed, and served at least two business days before the proceeding through Odyssey. Evidence excerpt: Any exhibits intended to be introduced into evidence should be appropriately marked, filed and served at least two (2) business days prior to the proceeding through the Odyssey electronic filing system. [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### recording and devices Scope: courtwide The East Central Judicial District's published remote-proceeding order prohibits photography, video, or audio recording without the judge's prior approval and requires other electronic devices to be turned off. Evidence excerpt: All other electronic devices must be turned off. No photography, videography or audio recording of any kind is permitted without prior approval from the judge. [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) Source checked: 2026-08-23 ### remote hearing and evidence Scope: statewide North Dakota Administrative Rule 52 permits reliable electronic-means proceedings in district and municipal courts on the court's or a party's motion; a party seeking the proceeding must give notice and obtain court approval. Evidence excerpt: Parties seeking to hold an electronic means proceeding must provide notice to the other parties and obtain approval from the court. [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ### remote hearing and evidence Scope: statewide North Dakota's official Rule 52 guidance states that in civil actions a court may conduct a hearing, conference, other proceeding, or take testimony by reliable electronic means. Evidence excerpt: In a civil action, the court may conduct a hearing, conference, or other proceeding, or take testimony, by reliable electronic means. [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [Official roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [North Dakota Court System official judicial roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) - [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool) - [North Dakota Court System official judicial roster](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/east-central) - [East Central Judicial District Reliable Electronic Means Standing Order](https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/East-Central/REM) - [North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 52: Reliable Electronic Means Proceedings](https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-supreme-court/general-news/remote-proceedings-by-electronic-means-a-useful-tool) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cherie-l-clark-nd-ecjd-11", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/cherie-l-clark-nd-ecjd-11", "name": "Cherie L. 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