Kenneth L. Govendo at a glance
- Current role
- Associate Judge
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- Northern Mariana Islands · State
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Kenneth L. Govendo
Associate Judge · Superior Court of the Northern Mariana Islands
Kenneth L. Govendo — Superior Court of the Northern Mariana Islands
Biography
Professional career
- Associate Judge of the Northern Mariana Islands Superior Court, serving since 2003 with a term ending June 19, 2027
- In 2023, Govendo initially planned to retire in June 2024 but later rescinded that decision in a letter to CNMI Chief Justice Alexandro Castro, stating he felt obligated to serve out his term
Education
Additional information
- Govendo has been on the CNMI Superior Court bench since June 20, 2003, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
- In October 2023, he announced he would not retire in June 2024 after all, citing a duty to finish his term
- In November 2020, he was retained in a retention election with 80% of the vote.
- One of five judges in the court, which has general jurisdiction over civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, administrative, and traffic cases NMI JUDICIARY.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Northern Mariana Islands Superior Court — motion hearings
Superior Court of the Northern Mariana Islands
Superior Court civil proceedings only; January 9, 2019 published rules, qualified for later amendments and orders. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders.
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