CASS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Cass County gets a B.
Cass County grade B (18/24) computed from six criteria.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 00:10 UTC · SCORE 18/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-07-27 23:43 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 23:43 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 23:43 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 23:43 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
FRONTA LONTRELL MILLER
Wanted
ALTON MESTETH
Wanted
PATRICK CARLOW, SR.
Wanted
RONALD OWEN HARD HEART
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 26-30580 | Jeremy Paul Hutchinson | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30579 | Michael Spivey | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30577 | Chad Allen Moore | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30578 | Megan Lynn Pierson | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30575 | Julie Ann Standy | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30576 | Jeri M. Martinez-Kueffler | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30574 | Haley Larson | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30571 | James Edwin Collins and Susan Lee Thompson | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30572 | Joshua Terrance Kiser and Michelle Ann Kiser | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30573 | Bobbi Jo Helgeson | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30568 | Alexander Clifton Fischer | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30569 | Danae Marie Kawasaki | 07/22/2026 |
Cities in Cass County
Browse by City
Drill down to city-level court, sheriff, police, and clerk records.
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I run a background check in Fargo?▼
Fargo, ND background check: North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/) — $15 name-based or $35 fingerprint, NDCC §12-60-16.1 (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t12c60.pdf). Live scan IdentoGO North Dakota (https://www.identogo.com/locations/north-dakota). Fargo Police records (https://fargond.gov/city-government/departments/police). Cass County Sheriff inmate (https://www.casscountynd.gov/government/departments/sheriff). Court records: North Dakota Courts public lookup (https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Ban-the-box: ND HB 1282 (2017) for state employment.
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.
📊 Public Data Sources for Cass County, 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 · Cass County, 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 |
|---|---|
| BRUCE AMUNDSON | ABERCROMBIE |
| JODI KILEN | ABERCROMBIE |
| NICKY BESETTE | ABERCROMBIE |
| GINA PIERCE | ABERCROMBIE |
| RIVER'S EDGE COUNSELING | ABERCROMBIE |
| PHILLIP FAUGHT | ABSARAKA |
| ANDREA HEFFTA | ADAMS |
| BAILEY PETERSON | ALAMO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MIDLAND DOOR SOLUTIONS ADDITION | WEST FARGO |
| PRECISION FINISHES | WEST FARGO |
| UNITED ELECTRIC SERVICE INC | FARGO |
| INTEGRITY WINDOWS AND DOORS - FARGO | FARGO |
| NORIDIAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY-BLUE C | FARGO |
| FARGO CLINIC MERITCARE | FARGO |
| FARGO TRACTOR | FARGO |
| CITY OF HORACE | (UNKNOWN CITY) |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (ND) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | PREFERRED CREDIT INC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-17 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-17 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ 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 |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone Bank | Fargo |
| Dakota Heritage Bank | Hunter |
| Bell Bank | Fargo |
| Border Bank | Fargo |
| Gate City Bank | Fargo |
| American Federal Bank | Fargo |
| Aspire Bank | Fargo |
| BankNorth | Arthur |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor, US Coast Guard sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance maritime safety in Northwest Oregon
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Most Wanted COVID-19 Fraud Fugitive Returned from Jamaica to Face Charges in $32 Million Scheme
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Corrupt Guatemalan Mayor Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge as Part of Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Initiative
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
Equal Access to Justice Act: Use at Selected Labor and Employment Agencies
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
American Regent, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 60 mg/ 2 mL Due to the Presence of Visible Particulate Matter
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Three Individuals Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Billing Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky
Jul 24, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Cass County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
-
Candidates for Cass County, East Central judge races unopposed in 2026 election
FARGO — Candidates for Cass County and East Central District judgships are running without competition this year, but there will be a battle for the county newspaper. Of the 12 rac…
-
North Dakota lawmaker unleashes homophobic, racial slurs during DUI arrest: ‘Going to regret picking on me’
A North Dakota politician told police they’d “regret picking on him” and threatened to call the state’s attorney general during his racist and homophobic rant as he was arrested fo…
-
North Dakota's 'Truth-in-Sentencing' Bill Could Cost More Than $250 Million
A bill to reduce opportunities for early release and work programs for North Dakota inmates is advancing through the state legislature, but the steep price tag has pitted the priso…
-
Law enforcement, search teams look for missing hiker in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Law enforcement and search and rescue teams are combing an area of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota for a missing hiker. The North Dakota Highway ...