WILLIAMS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Williams 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 Williams County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 15:04 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 14:43 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 14:43 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 14:43 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 14:43 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.
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SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
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LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
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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 26-30464 | 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 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30463 | Victor Nathaniel Browne, Jr | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30154 | Dorian Joy Frost | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30461 | Joaquin Alejandro Villarreal | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30458 | Ian James Yearsley | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30459 | Nathan Edward Keppler | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30460 | Grace Victoria Haen | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30457 | Mathew Aaron Dengel | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30453 | Leticia Marie Karhoff | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Williams County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Williams?▼
Williams County, ND active warrant check: Williams County Sheriff (https://www.co.williams.nd.us/sheriff) — call records section for warrant inquiries. Williston PD for city warrants. Statewide: North Dakota Courts public lookup (https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access) — pending criminal cases often show warrant indicators. ND BCI Most Wanted (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/). Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute NDCC §29-05 governs warrants (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t29c05.pdf). ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Always confirm with court clerk before approaching.
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 Williams 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 · Williams 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 |
|---|---|
| BAKKEN ADVANTAGE 1889, LLC | TIOGA |
| SELECT ENERGY SERVICES | WILLISTON |
| DISHON DISPOSAL, INC. | WILLISTON |
| DAKOTA LODGE WEST | |
| WILLISTON PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT | WILLISTON |
| HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. - HALW | WILLISTON |
| STATOIL- SUKUT 28-33-1H | WILLISTON |
| GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL |
💰 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 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First State Bank & Trust | Williston |
| American State Bank & Trust Company of | Williston |
| The Bank of Tioga | Tioga |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
NARA ORGANICS RECALLS ALL LOTS OF NARA INFANT FORMULA BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Jun 13, 2026
Federal Agency
SEC Appoints John Moses as Director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance
Jun 12, 2026
FBI National
Statement from FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge About Incident in Midland, Texas
Jun 12, 2026
FBI National
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 2026
FBI National
New Mexico Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge Following Attacks at Local Synagogue and Jewish Community Center
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
Jun 12, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Master of Ghost Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 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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