Warrants are public records in Sheridan County, North Dakota. Pursuant to the North Dakota Open Records Law (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18), records maintained by government agencies, including warrant information, are accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by statute. The North Dakota Century Code establishes that judicial records, including warrants, shall be available for public inspection to maintain transparency in the judicial system.
Members of the public may access warrant information through designated channels established by the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office and the North Dakota court system. The public nature of these records serves multiple purposes, including maintaining accountability of law enforcement agencies and ensuring that individuals can verify the existence of warrants issued against them.
Certain warrant information may be temporarily sealed by court order if disclosure would compromise an ongoing investigation or endanger public safety. Such restrictions are governed by N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.1, which outlines the specific circumstances under which public records may be withheld from disclosure.
Warrant records maintained by Sheridan County authorities typically contain the following information:
The level of detail in warrant records may vary depending on the type of warrant issued. Arrest warrants for criminal offenses generally contain more comprehensive information than bench warrants issued for failure to appear in court proceedings.
Members of the public seeking to verify the existence of warrants in Sheridan County may utilize several no-cost methods:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be prepared to provide accurate identifying information, including full name and date of birth, to ensure accurate results. Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.1, certain identifying information may be redacted from public records to protect privacy interests.
The Sheridan County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants in Sheridan County are categorized as follows:
The Sheriff's Office maintains a database of active warrants and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to execute warrants across jurisdictional boundaries. The execution of warrants is governed by N.D.C.C. § 29-06-15, which outlines the procedures and limitations for arrest.
Sheridan County Sheriff's Office
215 E 2nd St
McClusky, ND 58463
(701) 363-2213
Sheridan County Sheriff's Office
Individuals seeking to determine if they are subject to an active warrant in Sheridan County may utilize the following methods:
Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 29-06-15, individuals with active warrants may be subject to arrest at any time. The North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure establish that warrants remain valid until executed or recalled by the issuing court.
Sheridan County Clerk of Court
215 E 2nd St
McClusky, ND 58463
(701) 363-2205
North Dakota Court System
Verification of outstanding warrants in Sheridan County may be accomplished through several official channels:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be aware that certain information may be restricted if disclosure would compromise an ongoing investigation or endanger public safety, as provided in N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.1.