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# Scott O. Diamond

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 for the East Central Judicial District in Fargo, North Dakota, appointed in 2026 by Governor Kelly Armstrong
- 2013–2023: Alternate Municipal Court Judge for Fargo and West Fargo; operated Diamond Law Firm in Fargo
- Position: District Court Judge, Judgeship No. 6, East Central Judicial District
- Prior work included Associate attorney, Rosenquist Law Firm, Grand Forks and Larimore

### Education

- University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D. (2001)
- Scott O. Diamond is a Grand Forks native and University of North Dakota undergraduate and law graduate, receiving his law degree in 2001.
- University of North Dakota — B.S. (1998)

### Additional information

- Governor Kelly Armstrong appointed him to the district court on January 15, 2026, effective February 1, succeeding Nick Chase.
- He became an East Central judicial referee in 2023.
- He held the role of alternate municipal judge for Fargo and West Fargo from 2013 to 2023 while operating Diamond Law Firm, principally handling criminal appeals.
- His professional service includes the Cass County Bar Association presidency, municipal judges association, Gavel editorial board, and West Fargo planning commission from 2013 to 2018.
- City Prosecutor, City of Fargo (2008–2013).
- His career encompassed four years as assistant city solicitor in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Fargo city prosecution from 2008 to 2013.
- representing criminally convicted defendants before the ND Supreme Court

## 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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