Warrant records are public documents in Mountrail County, North Dakota, pursuant to the North Dakota Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18). This statute establishes that government records and proceedings shall be accessible for public inspection unless specifically exempted by law. The North Dakota Century Code mandates transparency in governmental operations to ensure accountability and public oversight of judicial processes.
Warrants, as official court documents, are classified as public records under North Dakota law. Members of the public may access these documents to verify the legal status of individuals or properties within the jurisdiction. However, certain warrants may be sealed by judicial order in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 29-29.1-02 when disclosure might compromise an ongoing investigation, endanger witnesses, or prejudice a defendant's right to a fair trial.
The Mountrail County Clerk of District Court maintains these records in accordance with state regulations. Public access to warrant information promotes transparency in the judicial system while balancing privacy considerations as prescribed by statute.
Warrant records maintained by Mountrail County authorities typically contain the following information as required by N.D.C.C. § 29-29.1-01:
The specificity of information contained in warrant records may vary according to the nature of the warrant and the requirements of the issuing court. All warrant documentation must comply with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 8 of the North Dakota Constitution regarding particularity requirements.
Members of the public seeking to verify warrant status in Mountrail County may utilize several no-cost methods established under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be prepared to provide identifying information such as full legal name, date of birth, and case numbers if available. Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.1, certain personal identifying information may be redacted from public records to protect privacy interests while maintaining public access to essential judicial information.
The Mountrail County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction as authorized by N.D.C.C. § 11-15-06. Sheriff warrants in Mountrail County are official documents issued by a judicial officer that grant legal authority to law enforcement to perform specific actions.
These warrants typically contain:
The Sheriff's Office maintains records of active warrants and executed warrants in accordance with state retention schedules. Warrant execution procedures must comply with constitutional requirements and departmental policies regarding use of force, announcement requirements, and evidence handling.
Mountrail County Sheriff's Office
101 N Main St
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2975
Mountrail County Sheriff's Office
As of 2025, individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Mountrail County have multiple verification methods available pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18:
Individuals should note that pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 29-06-15, law enforcement officers are authorized to execute warrants upon contact with the named subject. Therefore, proactive verification of warrant status is advisable to address any outstanding legal matters.
Mountrail County Clerk of District Court
101 N Main St
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2965
Mountrail County Court Information
Verification of outstanding warrants in Mountrail County may be accomplished through several official channels as established by N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18:
Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.7, certain warrant information may be temporarily restricted if disclosure would impede an active investigation. Standard identification verification procedures apply to all warrant status inquiries to ensure information is released only to authorized parties.
The Mountrail County Correctional Center also maintains records of individuals with active warrants who may be subject to detention upon apprehension.
Mountrail County Correctional Center
101 N Main St
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2835
Mountrail County Correctional Center