North Central Judicial District Judge Steven A. Lautt was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on August 22, 2025 at the Ward County Courthouse. Several Supreme Court Justices, Governor Armstrong, and District court judges were in attendance.
At left, Governor Kelly Armstrong makes comments as Judge Lautt, far right, looks on. Presiding Judge Gary Lee, on the bench, presided over the ceremony.
Chief Justice Jon Jensen (left) administers the oath to Judge Lautt as his wife, Diane, and children June and Andrew look on.
Attorney Debra Hoffarth, on behalf of the North Dakota State Bar Association, with Judge Luatt during the presentation of the gavel.
Judge Lautt makes remarks following his swearing in.
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KXNEWS of Minot aired a segment on the investiture and can be viewed here: https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/steven-lautt-sworn-in-as-district-judge-in-ward-county/
