NORTH DAKOTA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
North Dakota gets an A.
North Dakota Open Records Statute has no statutory deadline. ND Courts Public Access provides free statewide case search. Odyssey e-filing mandatory statewide.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 00:29 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 00:11 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 00:11 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 00:11 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 00:11 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · ND Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the ND field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
Wanted
LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
Wanted
CARMEN CHARGER
Wanted
VLADISLAV OSIPOV
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · ND
Children Missing From North Dakota (Statewide)
Active North Dakota cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent North Dakota Court Cases
Most recent North Dakota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30279 | Scott Eugene Hjelseth | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30468 | Emilio James Lamba | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30469 | John Patrick Bohlin | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30328 | Jerome Dale Ekstrom and Kyleen Sandra Ekstrom | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30466 | Sheila Marie Pfeiffer | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30372 | Robin Mark Oster | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30467 | Bernard James Overby | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-07009 | Christianson v. US Department of Education | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30464 | Christopher Reed Sayles | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30295 | Melissa Marie Bingham | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30465 | Veronica Louise Hoyer | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30462 | Dewayne Kalop Watson | 06/12/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I look up probate records in Bismarck?▼
To look up probate records in Bismarck, ND (Burleigh County), contact the Burleigh County Court at 514 E. Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701-222-6691). Probate cases (filed under 'PR' case type) are searchable through the ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under N.D.C.C. §30.1-15-09. Certified copies of probated wills cost $20 (first 10 pages) plus $1/page additional at the Clerk of Court. ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) governs disclosure. Sources: ND Public Search (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/), Burleigh County (https://www.burleighco.com/).
How do I look up a court case in North Dakota?▼
To look up a court case in North Dakota, use the ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/ — free name and case-number search across district, municipal, court of appeals, and supreme court records. The Public Search covers all 53 ND counties. The North Dakota Court System Office is at 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505 (701-328-2221). ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: ND Public Search (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/), ND Courts (https://www.ndcourts.gov/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in North Dakota?▼
To run a background check in North Dakota, use the ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation at https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/. Name-based statewide searches cost $15; fingerprint-based with FBI costs $41.25. Authorization forms are at the BCI page; results are returned by mail in 10–14 days. The ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/ is free. ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) makes most criminal records public; juvenile records are restricted. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and N.D.C.C. §12.1-32-15.1, which limits use of certain non-conviction records. Sources: ND BCI (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/), ND Courts (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/).
How do I look up a business in North Dakota?▼
North Dakota business lookup: ND Secretary of State Business Search (https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/business) — free entity search by name, registration ID. Online filings via ND FirstStop (https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/). State filings under NDCC §10-19.1 (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t10-19-1.pdf). ND Tax Department (https://www.tax.nd.gov/) for tax registration. ND Workforce Safety & Insurance for employer info. ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). BBB and ND AG Consumer Protection (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources). County recorder for DBAs/assumed names.
Where can I find access to the ten most-wanted lists?▼
Devils Lake, ND (Ramsey County) most-wanted lists: ND BCI Most Wanted (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/) and ND State Patrol Most Wanted. Ramsey County Sheriff (https://www.co.ramsey.nd.us/sheriff) for local. Devils Lake PD for city. Federal: U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Ten Most Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten). Crime Stoppers ND (https://www.crimestoppers-fargo.com/) for tips with rewards. Court records: ND Courts public lookup (https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access). ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Devils Lake Journal local newspaper for community alerts.
How do I search property ownership in Benson?▼
Benson County, ND property ownership: Benson County Director of Tax Equalization for parcel data, assessed values. Benson County Recorder for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per NDCC §11-18-05 (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t11c18.pdf). Online land records may be limited; in-person at Minnewaukan courthouse. Tax payment via Benson County Treasurer. ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Property fraud alert may not be available in small county. Devils Lake Journal for regional coverage. ND State Tax Commissioner (https://www.tax.nd.gov/) for ad valorem info.
Internal · Recently Indexed
Recently Indexed Court Cases
Most recent 50 court filings indexed in this state. Each link opens the public-record summary.
- scott eugene hjelseth
- emilio james lamba
- john patrick bohlin
- jerome dale ekstrom and kyleen sandra ekstrom
- sheila marie pfeiffer
- robin mark oster
- bernard james overby
- christianson v. us department of education
- christopher reed sayles
- melissa marie bingham
- veronica louise hoyer
- dewayne kalop watson
- victor nathaniel browne jr
- dorian joy frost
- joaquin alejandro villarreal
- ian james yearsley
- nathan edward keppler
- grace victoria haen
- mathew aaron dengel
- leticia marie karhoff
- anise lea hurt
- michael troy allison and jaime lynette allison
- kylie breanne henry
- allyn william koehlmoos and marilyn beth koehlmoos
- andrea kay gabel
- brandon m sevik
- meghan grace dahnke
- cara ann aus and joshua allen aus
- david emanuel geiger
- ryan adrian allard and cora rose allard
- brian michael mcandrew
- christopher c hornbarger and rachel d hornbarger
- thomas james murphy and charlotte eugenia murphy
- joshua gary olson and ashley anne olson
- kahekili lokahi pu
- jason edward yorba and tammy marie yorba
- preston douglas murschel
- cedrick carl wilkinson jr
- melissa michelle dahl
- austin philip lang
- gwendolynn faith crouch and ronald eugene crouch jr
- nicholas mayo hjelden and heather rae hjelden
- myra georgina gianakos
- amanda dawn bertrand
- edward hollan melroe
- thomas harry zinke
- patrick john glaraton
- ethan andrew henderson
- justin ryan schwanz
- sara ann jones and derek jones
📊 Public Data Sources for ND
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · ND · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for ND
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (ND)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in ND
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in ND
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in ND
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for ND
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (ND) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BEULAH COMMUNITY NURSING HOME | BEULAH |
| UPPER MISSOURI DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT | WILLISTON |
| DRS. HERMAN AND MACK P.C. | DEVILS LAKE |
| PAUL SHEARER | FARGO |
| SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION LONG TERM CARE | JAMESTOWN |
| BRIAN TWETE | NORTHWOOD |
| MATTHEW GILBERTSON | FARGO |
| HOLIDAY PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY INC. | BISMARCK |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| FLEET FARM | (UNKNOWN CITY) |
| W&S INVESTMENTS LLC | UNKNOWN |
| JORDAHL CUSTOM HOMES | UNKNOWN |
| ONEOK ROCKIES MIDSTREAM LLC - GRASSLANDS | ALEXANDER |
| NORTH CENTRAL AGGREGATES | NORTH DAKOTA |
| YELLOWSTONE ETHANOL, LLC | UNKNOWN |
| NL BAROID BELFIELD SERVICE CENTER | BELFIELD |
| BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | (UNKNOWN CITY) |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (ND) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| LOVING HEARTS HOMECARE LLC | 1128a2 |
| PIONEER DRUG INC | 1128b5 |
| DEBHANNA AAKER | 1128a1 |
| GEORGE ABDILNOUR | 1128b4 |
| KATIE ANDERSON | 1128b4 |
| REBECCA ANDERSON | 1128a1 |
| LISA ANDRUSCO | 1128b4 |
| DOUGLAS AOS | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (ND) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 8
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Goose River Bank | Mayville |
| First State Bank of Golva | Golva |
| First International Bank & Trust | Watford City |
| Peoples State Bank of Velva | Velva |
| First Security Bank - West | Beulah |
| Security First Bank of North Dakota | New Salem |
| Union State Bank of Hazen | Hazen |
| Peoples State Bank | Westhope |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jun 16, 2026
Federal Agency
Service Member Reemployment Rights: Enhanced Education and Additional Training Could Improve Investigations
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Former Nepal Orphanage Director Indicted for Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor Outside the United States
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
15 Members of Direct Action Minnesota, a Minneapolis-Based Direct Action Group with Antifa Ties, Indicted
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Requires OhioHealth to Stop Using Anticompetitive Healthcare Contract Terms That Raise Costs for Ohio Patients
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Juneau Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Minor and Producing CSAM
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Race Discrimination Lawsuit Challenging Reparations Program in Evanston, Illinois
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials and Others Attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship at White House
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Mexican National Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Role in Large Scale International Cocaine Trafficking Offense
Jun 16, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor secures federal court order requiring 4 Washington-based restaurants to pay $750K in wages, damages to 42 workers
Jun 15, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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