Grand Forks, ND Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Grand Forks County Arrest Records

The about 2,000 arrests reported annually in Grand Forks County represent roughly 7.5% of North Dakota's approximate annual total of 30,000 arrests. Under North Dakota's open records law (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18), also known as the Sunshine Laws, arrest records are considered public information accessible to anyone upon request.

However, specific provisions of this law are exempt from public disclosure, including those involving juveniles, sealed by court order, or related to ongoing investigations. Records containing sensitive information about victims of sexual offenses or domestic violence may also be withheld or redacted. These exempt records are only available to authorized parties such as the individuals named in the records, law enforcement agencies, and the State's Attorney's Office. Requesting copies of arrest records typically requires payment of a processing fee ranging from $5 to $15 per record.

How To Look Up Grand Forks County Arrest Records

Arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, Police Department, Highway Patrol, Peace Officer Standards and Training, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Superior Courts, and District Court.

Grand Forks County Sheriff Arrest Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office by submitting a public records request in person at

Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office

122 South 5th Street, Suite 210

Grand Forks, ND 58201

The Records Division processes these requests during regular business hours.

Grand Forks County Police Arrest Records

Major police departments in the county include the Grand Forks Police Department, Carrington Police Department, Valley City Police Department, Bismarck Police Department, and Dickinson Police Department. Residents looking for an arrest record first must find out which law enforcement agency handled the arrest. With the arrestee's name and the date of the incident, you may submit a public records request either in person at the department's records division or online via their official website. A small fee is often required for record copies.

The North Dakota Criminal Agency

The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) maintains statewide criminal history records, including arrest reports submitted by law enforcement agencies. Individuals can request these records by completing a Criminal History Record Request Form.

Mail: Send a completed SFN 60688 form with a $15 money order or check to: North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Criminal Records Section P.O. Box 1054 Bismarck, ND 58502-1054

In-Person: Visit the BCI office at 4205 State Street in Bismarck with a completed form and a $15 payment.

Grand Forks County Criminal Court Records

Arrest records that result in formal charges are available through the District Clerk of Court, located at the Grand Forks County Courthouse. These records can be accessed for cases filed in the District Court. Interested individuals may search for criminal court records in person at the courthouse or online through the Courts Records system. A case number or full name is usually needed, and small copy fees may apply.

For more convenience, current arrest information may also be found on third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

According to the North Dakota Uniform Crime Reporting Program and North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Grand Forks County has a crime index rate of 193.45 per 100,000 people. Below is a table that specifies the number of arrests recorded in the county per crime.

Source: North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Grand Forks county, North Dakota with a total number of 39 employees - 1 female, 32 male officers and 6 civilians. Grand Forks County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is ND0180000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

• Agency Name: Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office
• State: North Dakota
• City: Grand Forks
• Type: County
• Address: 122 S 5th St # 210A
• Phone Number: 701-780-8280
• Fax: 701-780-8307
• Email: sheriffs.office@gfcounty.org
• Website: http://gfcounty.nd.gov/sheriffs-department

Police Departments in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Grand Forks County