STUTSMAN COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Stutsman County 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.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Stutsman County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 15:41 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 15:31 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 15:31 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 15:31 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
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ALTON MESTETH
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PATRICK CARLOW, SR.
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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).
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Recent North Dakota Court Cases
Most recent North Dakota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30600 | Tanya Sue Andre | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30597 | Alisha Rae Iverson | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30598 | Carl Clinton Watkins | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30599 | Stacey Anne Walsh | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30595 | Chad Wayne Beeson and Laura Lee Beeson | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30596 | Christina Viola Buchholz | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30593 | Amber Lavonnie Hook | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30594 | Joeseph Christopher Garcia | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30591 | Kathryn Dyan McBee and Brandon Michael McBee | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30592 | Jennifer Elizabeth Jensen | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30589 | Connie D Chaffin | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30590 | Robin Lynn Mason | 07/29/2026 |
Cities in Stutsman County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Dakota
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Dakota. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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.
📊 Public Data Sources for Stutsman 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 · Stutsman 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 |
|---|---|
| PROJECT SAFE SEND | JAMESTOWN |
| JAMESTOWN CAMPGROUND | |
| CLEVELAND CITY OF | CLEVELAND |
| CARQUEST AUTO PARTS #2129 | JAMESTOWN |
| JAMESTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT | JAMESTOWN |
| STUTSMAN COUNTY WEED BOARD | UNKNOWN |
| NEWMAN SIGNS INC | JAMESTOWN |
| COURTENAY CITY OF | COURTENAY |
💰 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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Unison Bank | Jamestown |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 9
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of First Interstate Bank
Jul 30, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal court order requires 4 Detroit-metro Leo’s Coney Island franchises, owner to pay $515K in back wages, damages to 143 workers
Jul 30, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards
Jul 30, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor awards $5.6M to serve eligible individuals in Florida communities impacted by Spirit Airlines closure
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Auto Dealership to Pay $137,000 for Mishandling Servicemembers’ Vehicle Leases
Jul 30, 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 Stutsman County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Victims identified in deadly Stutsman County head-on crash
The North Dakota State Patrol has identified the two men killed in a head-on crash on State Highway 20 Friday night, July 24.
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Authorities identify motorists who died in Friday head-on crash in Stutsman County
North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the deceased as Devin Moritz of McHenry, N.D., and Wyatt Ellingson of Edgeley, N.D.
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Fatal crash in Stutsman County
Two people were killed and one was seriously injured in a head on crash Friday evening in Stutsman County.