Burleigh County Warrant Search

We are glad you came here for help. Our aim is to give you the best facts for your Burleigh County Warrant Search. We know this search can be key. We will guide you to the right spots. Let us help you find what you need now.

To start your Burleigh County Warrant Search fast, you can go to https://burleighcountyjails.org/burleigh-county-nd-warrant-search/. This link is a good place to begin. It helps folks look for data right away. Use it if you do not want to wait. It is made to help you check for warrants in Burleigh County.

Online Burleigh County Warrant Search Options

You can look for some court data online. This is a fast way to start. It may give you clues. But know its limits too.

North Dakota Courts Public Access Portal (NDCRIS)

The main state site is the North Dakota Courts Public Access Portal. This site shows case data from North Dakota District Courts. It covers bad acts, driving stuff, and civil suits. Some town court cases are there too. It shows if a case is open or shut. It lists the end result when shut. Note that a case may start as a big crime. It could change to a small crime or get dropped.

You can search this site in many ways. Use the case number if you have it. You can also search by the name of the person (the defendant). Other ways include citation number or lawyer name. You can even search by the date the case was filed. Fill in the last name and first name for a person search. Adding a date of birth helps make the search more narrow. This is good for common names. Look for a "W" next to a case. This may mean a warrant was part of that case file at some point.

This court site is a great tool. But it is not just a list of live warrants. It shows court case facts. A warrant might be old or not active now. The data here is from the court files. It does not show all warrants live right now from all police. Some case data is kept private by law. It will not show up here. Always check with the right police or court office too.

Bismarck Police Department Resources (City Warrants)

The City of Bismarck Police Department handles city warrants. They have a Warrants Section. This part deals with warrants from the Bismarck Municipal Court. They use tools like NCIC and CWIS to track wanted folks. These tools share data with other law teams. This helps find people with warrants.

If you think someone has a city warrant, call the Bismarck Police. Their number is (701) 223-1212. Ask them about how to check for city warrants. They also have a way to send tips online. You can use Tip411. This lets you stay unknown if you share tips. Find this at the city police web site: Bismarck Police Warrants Section. This is good if you know where a wanted person is.

Contacting Official Agencies Directly for Warrant Information

The best way to know for sure is to ask the source. Call or go see the right office. They have the most current lists.

Burleigh County Sheriff's Department

The Burleigh County Sheriff handles county warrants. This is key for warrants outside the city limits. Or for more serious crimes handled by the county court. Sheriff Kelly Leben leads the team.

• Address: 514 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

• Phone: (701) 222-6651

• Fax: (701) 221-6899

• Office Hours: Check their site or call, but normal hours are often 8 AM to 5 PM on work days.

Call the main phone line. Ask for the records division or warrants section. Be ready to give the full name. A date of birth helps too. They can tell you if they hold an active warrant in their system. They deal with warrants linked to District Court cases. They also work warrants from other places if the person is in Burleigh County.

Burleigh County Clerk of District Court

The Clerk of Court keeps all court case files. This includes warrants filed with the District Court. Jackie Keller is the Clerk of District Court. Her office is in the main court house.

• Address: Burleigh County Courthouse, 514 E. Thayer Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501 (PO Box 1055)

• Phone: (701) 222-6690 (Press 1 for Clerk's Office)

• Fax: (701) 222-6758

• Email: 08clerk@ndcourts.gov

• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You can call or email the Clerk's office. Ask about public records related to a person. They can search court case files. This search might show if a warrant was issued in a case. You can also go there in person. They have computers for public use. These let you search state court records. There may be small fees for copies of documents. The Clerk's office deals with District Court matters. This means felony cases, big misdemeanors, and civil suits.

Bismarck Municipal Court & Police Department (City-Specific Warrants)

Some warrants come from the city court. These are often for town law breaks or small crimes in the city. The Bismarck Municipal Court handles these.

• Bismarck Municipal Court Address: 514 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

• Municipal Court Phone: (701) 355-1350

• Bismarck Police (for warrant questions): (701) 223-1212

• Court/Police Hours: Usually 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays, but call to check.

If the issue happened in Bismarck city limits, check here. This includes things like parking tickets that went to warrant. Or small crimes charged by city police. Call the Municipal Court Clerk or the Police Department. Ask about warrants issued by the city court. Know the difference. County warrants are from the Sheriff or District Court. City warrants are from Bismarck Police or Municipal Court. Lincoln city also has a Municipal Court (701-258-7969). Check the right place based on where the issue took place.

Understanding Warrants Issued in Burleigh County

Not all warrants are the same. Know the type helps you know what it means. Laws guide how they are issued.

Common Types of Warrants

• Arrest Warrants: A judge issues these. They need proof, called probable cause. This means facts show a crime likely happened. And the named person likely did it. Police use this to arrest the person. The warrant must name the person. Or give a good description. It must list the crime charged. See North Dakota Court Rule 41 for full details.

• Bench Warrants: A judge issues these from the "bench" (in court). This often happens if someone skips court. Or if they do not follow a court order. For example, not paying a fine could lead to this. It tells police to arrest the person and bring them to court.

• Search Warrants: These let police search a place. Like a home or car. They must list the exact place to search. They must say what police are looking for (e.g., drugs, guns, stolen goods). Police need probable cause for these too. They must show proof a crime is linked to the place.

Legal Framework for Warrants in North Dakota

Warrants follow state law. The North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) has the rules. Court rules add more detail.

• NDCC Chapter 29-06 (Arrest): This law defines an arrest. It says who can make an arrest (police with or without a warrant, private persons). It guides how arrests are made. You can find this law here: NDCC Title 29 Chapter 06 - Arrest

• NDCC Chapter 44-04 (Public Records): This law says government records are open to the public. Warrants are usually public records. But there are exceptions. Some data may be kept private by law. This includes data about victims or sealed cases.

• ND Court Rule 41: This court rule lists what must be in an arrest warrant. It needs the judge's name and date. It needs the person's name or description. It needs the crime charged. It must command police to arrest the person.

Information Helpful for a Warrant Search

To search well, you need good facts. Give the office as much as you know.

• Full Name: This is the most key piece of data. Include middle name or initial if known. Check maiden names too if they apply.

• Date of Birth: This helps tell people with the same name apart. It makes the search much more sure.

• Other Details: A last known address can help. If you know a case number, use that. It links straight to the court file.

Related Public Safety and Judicial Contacts in Burleigh County

Other offices deal with parts of the justice system. Know who does what.

Burleigh/Morton Detention Center

This is the county jail. People are held here after arrest or when serving short terms. It is run by the Sheriff's Department.

• Location: 4000 Apple Creek Road, Bismarck, ND 58504

• General Phone: (701) 255-3113

• Inmate Message Line: (701) 354-3292

The jail does not issue warrants. They hold people who may have warrants. Or people already arrested on warrants. You can call the main line for inmate info. Or use the message line. Do not call the jail for a general warrant search. Call the Sheriff's office or Clerk of Court for that.

North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

BCI is part of the state Attorney General's office. They keep the main database for North Dakota criminal history. A full background check may show past warrants or arrests.

• Address: 1720 Burlington Drive, Suite B, Bismarck ND 58504 (PO Box 1054)

• Phone: (701) 328-5500

To get a criminal record check, you must apply. You need the person's full name. You often need their social security number or prints. You need a signed form giving permission. There is a fee per check (around $15). Mail the form and fee to BCI. This gives a full history. It is not a quick check for just active warrants. It shows past convictions too. This is run by the state, not Burleigh County itself.