WARD COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Ward 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 Ward County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 11:23 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 · 2026-06-18 10:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 10:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 10:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 10:56 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.
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LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
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SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
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CARMEN CHARGER
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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).
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Recent North Dakota Court Cases
Most recent North Dakota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30472 | James Vincente Scott Moore and Desiree Nicole Moore | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30299 | Kurt Michael Hildebrand | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30471 | Jose Alvarado | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30470 | Consuelo E. May | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30305 | Morteza Khavari | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30283 | Steven Leeroy Dinsmore and Lucia Christina Arriaga | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30284 | Andrea Lee Ladouceur and Anthony Richard Ladouceur | 06/16/2026 |
| 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 |
Cities in Ward County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Sawyer?▼
Sawyer, ND (Ward County) 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). Ward County Sheriff (https://www.wardnd.com/sheriff) for inmate. 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. Minot Daily News for regional coverage.
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 Ward 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 · Ward 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY - MINOT WEST RAIL Y | MINOT |
| CONCRETE MOBILE INC | MINOT |
| BIRDSALL GRAIN AND SEED | BERTHOLD |
| AGRILIANCE, LLC | MINOT |
| FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY | MINOT |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY #130 | MINOT |
| NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINOT | MINOT |
| ASPEN DENTAL - MINOT | MINOT |
💰 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 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First Western Bank & Trust | Minot |
| State Bank & Trust of Kenmare | Kenmare |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the June 16-17 FOMC meeting
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Texas Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Seven Minors
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
New Jersey Man Sentenced to More Than 29 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material on the Dark Web
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers over $512M in fraudulent unemployment claims to US Treasury
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Arkansas Pathology Laboratory and Its Owners Pay $30M to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Unnecessary Medical Testing
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Sues to Stop Sprawling Enterprise Operating Unlawful Subscription Schemes
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 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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