Warrant records are public documents in Stutsman County, North Dakota, pursuant to the North Dakota Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18). This statute establishes that governmental records, including warrants, shall be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by law. The transparency of these records serves to maintain accountability within the judicial system and enables citizens to remain informed about legal proceedings that may affect them or their community.
In Stutsman County, warrant records are maintained by the Stutsman County Sheriff's Office and the Stutsman County District Court. These records are made available through official channels as part of the county's compliance with state open records laws. Members of the public seeking access to warrant information must follow established protocols to ensure both legal compliance and appropriate protection of sensitive information that may be contained within certain records.
Warrant records maintained by Stutsman County authorities typically contain the following information:
Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 29-29-01, warrants must contain sufficient particularity regarding the alleged offense and the identity of the individual to be valid and enforceable.
Members of the public may access warrant information in Stutsman County through several no-cost methods:
Individuals should be prepared to provide proper identification when requesting warrant information in person, as required by county procedures.
The Stutsman County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants are official documents issued under the authority of N.D.C.C. § 29-06-08, which empowers peace officers to make arrests when furnished with a warrant. These legal instruments authorize deputies to take specific actions, including apprehending individuals, conducting searches, or seizing property.
Sheriff warrants in Stutsman County are categorized as follows:
The Stutsman County Sheriff's Office maintains records of active warrants and may provide limited information to the public regarding these documents. For warrant-related inquiries, individuals may contact:
Stutsman County Sheriff's Office
205 6th St SE
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-9000
Stutsman County Sheriff
Individuals seeking to determine if a warrant exists in their name in Stutsman County may utilize several official resources. Pursuant to North Dakota's public records laws, warrant status information is generally available through the following methods:
Individuals should note that certain warrant information may be subject to restrictions based on the nature of the case or ongoing investigations, as provided in N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18.7.
Members of the public seeking information about outstanding warrants in Stutsman County may utilize several authorized channels. The verification process typically requires basic identifying information such as full legal name and date of birth. Available methods include:
In-person inquiry at the Stutsman County District Court
511 2nd Ave SE
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-6243
Stutsman County Court
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Direct contact with the Stutsman County Sheriff's Office
205 6th St SE
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-9000
Sheriff's Department
Online search through the North Dakota Courts Public Access system, which provides case information that may indicate warrant status
Review of the Stutsman County Jail Inmate Roster, which may indicate individuals recently arrested on outstanding warrants
Pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18, government agencies must respond to records requests within a reasonable time. Requestors should be aware that certain information may be redacted from public records to protect privacy interests or ongoing investigations.