Stark County Arrest, Court, and Public Records
Stark County public records refer to all recorded information prepared by or connected with a government entity in Stark County during its course of operation. Minutes, memos, reports, notes, employee contracts, telephone records, and job performance records all constitute public records in Stark County, and are available to all interested members of the public for inspection, per the North Dakota “Sunshine Laws”.
Some public records such as a home address, phone numbers, employee ID number, driver’s license number, dependent information, and emergency contact of public employees are considered “exempt” by the law, which means they can be withheld at the discretion of the custodian agency, while others such as social security numbers, public employee medical treatment records, and trade secrets are considered confidential and may not be released to inquiring members of the public under any circumstance.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Stark County Crime Statistics
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is responsible for overseeing the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which involves the collection and analysis of crime statistics reported by local law enforcement agencies in North Dakota. This program compiles statewide crime statistics into the annual Crime and Homicide Reports.
According to the 2020 report from the North Dakota Bureau of Investigation, Stark County with population estimate of 7.223 people recorded a total of 210 offences with zero murders in Stark County, as well as one case of rape and 22 recorded cases of assault and two aggravated assaults. Furthermore, in Stark County, there were also 14 recorded incidents of burglary, 39 cases of larceny were reported as well. There were also 12 recorded cases of motor vehicle theft in the county and not a single case of arson.
In contrast, the Stark County data from the year 2019 recorded a lesser number with 166 recorded offenses in Stark county with a population of 7070 people. These crimes include five recorded incidents of sexual offences, no murders or robberies and 23 recorded cases of simple assault and five aggravated assaults. There were also nine recorded burglaries, 34 incidents of larceny and four reported motor vehicle thefts as well as a single case of arson recorded in Stark County. This shows that there has been a 26.5% increase in crime rates between 2019 and 2020.
Are Stark County Criminal Records Public?
Yes, Stark County criminal records are open to the public for inspection. The North Dakota Criminal Investigation Bureau is mandated by law to collect and maintain criminal records in the state through the Office of the Attorney General. They are also empowered to disseminate these records to interested members of the public, exempting records that are purged or sealed by law. Stark County criminal record seekers should fill out the appropriate request form and send it alongside the required $15 fee to the Criminal Investigation Bureau at:
4205 State St,
Bismarck,
ND 58503
How to Obtain Stark County Police Reports and Arrest Records?
Stark County police reports and arrest records are under the purview of the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Although Police reports and arrest records are public records, the Sheriff’s Office has the discretion to refuse requesters access if they deem it an invasion of privacy, or if it interferes with an ongoing investigation. To obtain copies of Stark County police reports and arrest records, interested persons should make requests via mail or in person at:
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office,
66 West Museum Drive, P.O. Box 130,
Dickinson, ND 58601-0130,
Phone: (701) 456-7610
Fax: (701) 456-7692
Email: sheriff@starkcountynd.gov
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Stark County
The Office of the North Dakota Attorney General maintains an online registry of all sex offenders in the state. The information available in the registry is divided according to risk assessment, residing county, and age bracket of offenders. Members of the public interested in obtaining Stark County sex offender information may search the registry with the names of offenders they are searching for. If the particular name is unavailable, then a requester may just browse through a compiled list of all sex offenders in the state.
How to Find Stark County Inmate Records
The Stark County Sheriff's Office keeps records of all inmates imprisoned at the Stark County Jail. Individuals who wish to obtain Stark County inmate records should contact the county jail and provide information about the inmate(s) in concern such as names, dates of birth, and inmate IDs. Requesters may direct their inquiries to the Stark County Jail at:
66 West Museum Drive, P.O. Box 130,
Dickinson, ND 58601-0130,
Phone: (701) 456-7610
Fax: (701) 456-7692
Email: sheriff@starkcountynd.gov
The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation also maintains an online roster of all inmates held in correctional facilities across the state. This roster does not include inmates incarcerated in out-of-state facilities, even if they were sentenced in North Dakota. Interested individuals may look up inmates by searching their last names.
Stark County Court Records
There are two courts in Stark County: the District Court and the Municipal Court. While the District Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases heard in the county, the Municipal Court presides over cases involving city ordinances, which are laws passed locally by the County.
Stark County court records are documents recording the proceedings of cases heard in Stark County courthouses. Cases heard in a given court are determined by the subject matter or offense involved, as well as the court's jurisdiction. The Stark County Clerk of District Court is in charge of maintaining court records in the county and can be reached at:
Stark County District Court
51 3rd St East,
106, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 227-3184
Fax: (701) 227-3185
Court records may also be found at the Municipal Court, provided that the case in question was heard in the Municipal Court. Inquiries for records may be directed to:
Dickinson Municipal Court
99 2nd St E, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 456-7726
Fax: (701) 456-7723
Are Stark County Court Records Public?
Yes. North Dakota “Sunshine Laws” entitle citizens to view and obtain copies of Stark County court records. However, the courts retain the right to deny access to records that may amount to an invasion of privacy, especially in cases involving children and juveniles.
How to Obtain Stark County Civil Court Case Records
The Stark County Clerk of District Court maintains civil court case records in Stark County. As set down by law, Stark County civil court cases may be accessed by interested members of the public as far as the records are not part of an ongoing investigation or harmful to the private lives of individuals involved in, or related to the case in concern. Requests for Stark County civil court cases should be directed to the Clerk of District Court at:
Office of the Clerk of District Court,
Stark County District Court
51 3rd St East,
106, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 227-3184
Fax: (701) 227-3185
The State of North Dakota Courts website also houses an index of all cases heard in the State, including those in Stark County. Requesters may look up cases by searching the names of the parties involved, Attorneys or case filing dates.
How to Obtain Stark County Criminal Court Case Records
Stark County criminal court records are under the purview of the Clerk of District Court, who maintains and distributes them to requesting persons in line with State law. Individuals interested in obtaining criminal court cases in Stark County should direct inquiries to:
Office of the Clerk of District Court,
Stark County District Court
51 3rd St East,
106, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 227-3184
Fax: (701) 227-3185
Stark County criminal court case records may also be accessed via the case registry on The State of North Dakota Courts website. Criminal case records may be accessed through various keywords such as case type or citation, names of parties involved as well as the date the case was filed.
What are Stark County Vital Records?
These are official documents pertaining to vital events that have occurred within the state’s jurisdiction, including a person’s birth, marriage, divorce, and death. In North Dakota, not all vital records are open to the public. Certified copies of restricted North Dakota vital Records can only be obtained by certain persons, such as the individual named on the record, a legal guardian of the person named on the record, and immediate family relatives of the individual named on the record. Restricted North Dakota Vital Records however, could be obtained by individuals possessing a court order requiring the Department of Health to issue a certified copy of a record, a legal document listing the individual as an authorized representative of the person named on the record and a notarized authorization form granting permission and signed by the individual on the record or an immediate family member.
Divorce
To obtain Stark County divorce records, interested parties must contact the office of the Stark County clerk who is the county repository for vital records. Interested parties may contact the office of the Stark Clerk of the Stark county District court to acquire divorce records at,
Stark County District Court
Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 130
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 456-7645
Marriage
All certified copies of marriage records must be obtained at the office of the Stark County clerk who is the county repository for vital records. Interested parties may contact the office of the Stark Clerk of the Stark county District court to acquire marriage records at,
Stark County District Court
Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 130
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 456-7645
Birth
In Stark County, a certified copy of a birth record may only be requested by the individual named on the record, provided they are at least 16 years old, or by the mother or father named on the record unless it is obtained by individuals with a court order requiring the Department of Health to issue a certified copy of a record, a legal document listing the individual as an authorized representative of the person named on the record and a notarized authorization form granting permission and signed by the individual on the record or an immediate family member.
The North Dakota Department of Health keeps records on all births in the state which can be accessed either in person, online or by mail by a relevant person who must possess a valid copy or photocopy of an ID card, pay the valid fee and must have completed and signed the appropriate request form or through their secure online portal.
Death
There are 3 kinds of Certified death records that may be provided in North Dakota; A certified copy of a complete death record may be issued to a relative (a person's current or surviving spouse, a parent or legal guardian, a child, a grandparent, or a grandchild), an authorized representative, a funeral director reporting the facts of death, or by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; A certified copy of a death record that includes the facts of death may be issued to any person that may obtain a certified copy of a complete death record or to any licensed attorney who requires the copy for a bona fide legal determination and A certified informational copy of a death record may be issued to the general public.
To obtain any of these records, interested and relevant individuals should contact the North Dakota Department of Health along with a valid copy or photocopy of an ID card, pay the valid fee and must have completed and signed the appropriate request form or through their secure online portal.
Interested parties may also make use of the public death index provided by the North Dakota Department of Health to find information on any deaths that may have occurred within the state.
