--- title: "Stephanie Hayden | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephanie-r-hayden-nd-ecjd-10" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Stephanie Hayden 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 in North Dakota’s East Central Judicial District, appointed in 2023 by Governor Doug Burgum to Judgeship #10 in Fargo, serving Cass, Steele, and Traill counties - 2008–2009: Early Career: Law clerk for East Central Judicial District judges ### Education - University of North Dakota School of Law — J.D. (2008) - Stephanie R. Hayden obtained a University of North Dakota psychology BA in 2001, a Minnesota State University, Moorhead paralegal-studies BS in 2003, and a UND law degree in 2008. ### Additional information - Seeking re‐election in the 2026 North Dakota judicial primary for her seat - Governor Doug Burgum appointed her to East Central Judicial District Seat 10 in 2023. - A swearing-in ceremony was held November 6, 2023. - She clerked for East Central Judicial District judges in 2008–2009, practiced privately from 2009 to 2020, and held the role of an East Central referee and magistrate from 2020 to 2023. - She entered the North Dakota bar in 2008. - 14‐year veteran of the North Dakota Air National Guard - Before her appointment, Judge Hayden presided over family law disputes, parental rights cases, juvenile matters, and restraining order cases. - Her chambers are in Fargo. ## 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/stephanie-r-hayden-nd-ecjd-10", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephanie-r-hayden-nd-ecjd-10", "name": "Stephanie Hayden | KnowJudges", "description": "Stephanie Hayden, North Dakota East Central Judicial District Court. 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