Joel Goplen, a licensed attorney, residing at Binford, has served as County Justice of Griggs County from around 1966 through 1982, which office replaced the former County Justice Of The Peace. On January 1, 1983 the offices of County Justice, County Judge, Small Claims Court, and County Courts of Increased Jurisdiction will be abolished, to form a new County Court, with a judge to be elected.

Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 Centennial Page 21