Bowman County Information
Bowman County is a county positioned in the state of North Dakota. Bowman County had 2,993 total occupants back in 2020. The current county seat in Bowman County is Bowman.
It was created in 1883 and Organized in 1907.
It was named for Edward M. Bowman, a member of the territorial House of Representatives during the 1883 session.
Bowman County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on every crime in Bowman County. Bowman County crimes are split into violent crimes and property crimes. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, vehicle theft, and larceny. Robbery, aggravated assault, murder, and forcible rape make up the four main violent crime categorizations. Back in 2021, there were 1 violent and 0 property crimes in Bowman County. Bowman County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Bowman County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Frank Eberle
104 1st Street North West #9
Bowman, ND 58623
Phone: (701) 523-5421
Email: Sheriff@bowmancountynd.gov
Bowman County Criminal Records
Bowman County records its criminal activity in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of a sexual nature. In Bowman County and across the whole state of North Dakota, police officers are required to keep an up-to-date list of all records of criminals. In Bowman County, residents can use a search tool in order to get access to the records. Anyone on release or in jail can be searched for using the tool. Bowman County keeps a current register of all local sex offenders. Every single offender living, working, attending school, or incarcerated in the Bowman County area must be on this list. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Bowman County.
Bowman County residents can use the tool to search for any offenders in the area. Citizens of Bowman County must simply enter a zip code to act as the search’s focal point. All offenders within that area will then be revealed to the searcher. People may also use the tool to search for specific offenders. Non-compliant and jailed offenders are also shown in the results.
Bowman County Court Records
In Bowman County, the county courthouse oversees all criminal, family, and civil cases. The court clerk maintains all Bowman County court records. The Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals in North Dakota. The 53 superior and trial courts across the 53 counties, including Bowman County, are overseen by the Court of Appeals. Bowman County court records can be accessed at:
Bowman County Courthouse
104 1st Street North West #3
Bowman, ND 58623
Phone: (701) 523-3450
Fax: (701) 523-5443
NOTE - Normal records in Bowman County can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. But, official Bowman County records may only be delivered via mail.
Bowman County Public Records
The state of North Dakota keeps vital records on every last citizen. These records hold a person's most critical milestone life events. These records can contain anything from births and deaths to marriages and divorces. Bowman County, and other counties in North Dakota, assist in the collection of these vital records. These counties, such as Bowman County, are usually put in charge of amassing files and sending copies to the state government.
Each county clerk collects marriage records in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health Division of Vital Records collects all Bowman County records. The principal vital records obtained by the state are birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, and more. One central registry is used to store all vital records, including those from Bowman County. All records may later be used for statistical analysis.
The general public in Bowman County can access all public records. The 1957 North Dakota Open Records Statute gave all citizens of Bowman County the fundamental right to access these public records. The North Dakota Open Records Statute was amended in 2016. Bowman County citizens can obtain public records at:
Bowman County Clerk’s Office
Clerk: Jan Werre
104 1st Street North West #3
Bowman, ND 58623
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m 12:00, 12:30p.m - 4:30p.m
Friday 7:30 a.m - 12:00p.m
Phone: (701) 523-3450
Fax: (701) 523-5443
Email: recorder.clerkofcourt@bowmancountynd.gov
However, Bowman County charges a fee per record copied. First copies of birth records cost $15 in Bowman County. Death certificates in Bowman County will set a person back $15.
NOTE - If a requester wants to obtain records face-to-face, they must follow several rules in Bowman County. Any requester must visit between 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. CST from Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. CST from Friday to get hold of records in-person in Bowman County. In Bowman County, some form of photo ID is needed to get records. Examples feature state IDs or driver's licenses. All public record requests must also be put in writing in Bowman County.
