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# Reid A. Brady

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

- District Court Judge: East Central Judicial District (2020–present)
- He clerked for Supreme Court Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner in 1999–2000, held a position as a North Dakota assistant attorney general in 2000–2003, among them civil litigation, and held the role of a Cass County assistant state’s attorney from 2004 to 2020
- 1999–2000: Law Clerk: North Dakota Supreme Court, Justice Carol Kapsner
- Current Role: District Court Judge, East Central Judicial District (ECJD #5), North Dakota

### Education

- University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D. (1999)
- Reid A. Brady is a Fargo native who obtained a Minnesota State University, Moorhead BS in 1996 and a University of North Dakota law degree in 1999.
- Minnesota State University Moorhead — M.S.

### Additional information

- Elected: 2020, filling the vacancy of Judge Frank L. Racek (Ret.)
- He won election to East Central Judicial District Judgeship 5 in 2020, succeeding Frank L. Racek, and has chambers in Fargo.
- He entered the North Dakota bar in 1999 and Minnesota bar in 2000.
- Robin Johansen (Staff Attorney).
- His county work included leading the personal-crimes team.

## 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)

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