Published June 06, 2012, 07:41 AM
Chief justice to look over justice group
Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle said he’ll be following the progress of a task force on the justice system in western North Dakota’s oil region.
BISMARCK (AP) — Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle said he’ll be following the progress of a task force on the justice system in western North Dakota’s oil region.
The state Bar Association set up the group. It’s holding its first meeting Tuesday afternoon in Bismarck. Other meetings are planned in Dickinson, Williston and Minot.
VandeWalle said he hears from judges in western North Dakota about the increased work load brought on by oil development in the region.
He said patterns in crime statistics may show that lesser offenses are being overlooked because there are more serious crimes to handle now.
Bismarck attorney Jack McDonald is chairman of the task force. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is one of its members.
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