Burleigh County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Burleigh County, North Dakota, can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, official court systems, law enforcement agencies, and the clerk's office. BurleighCourt.us can help find publicly available criminal case information. The North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry portal, the Burleigh County Clerk of District Court, and the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department each offer additional ways to look up case details, check warrant status, or request official records.

How to Search Criminal Records in Burleigh

There are several ways to search for criminal records in Burleigh County, depending on what you need and how quickly you need it.

Online Search Options

1. BurleighCourt.us — Start here to search for publicly available court record information related to Burleigh County criminal cases.
2. North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry — The statewide court portal lets you search criminal and traffic cases filed in Burleigh County District Court. Select the South Central Judicial District, then choose Burleigh County. You can search by defendant name, case number, citation number, attorney, or date filed. The criminal case search help page explains each search method in detail.
3. Burleigh/Morton Detention Center inmate search — Use the online inmate search tool to find individuals currently held at the detention center.
4. ND DOCR Resident Lookup — Search for individuals currently incarcerated in a North Dakota state correctional facility. Only those currently housed in a state facility will appear.
5. Bismarck Municipal Court — Municipal court cases from Bismarck may also appear in the statewide records inquiry portal.

What You Need to Begin a Search

• Defendant's full name (first and last; middle name helps narrow results)
• Date of birth (if available)
• Case number or citation number (if known)

In Person

Visit the Burleigh County Clerk of District Court at the courthouse. Public access terminals may be available for searching case records on-site.

By Mail or Written Request

• Clerk of District Court: Submit a written request to the clerk's office at the address above. Include the defendant's full name and any identifying details you have (date of birth, case number).
• State Criminal History Repository: For a formal criminal history record check, submit a signed request form and fee by mail to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Visit the BCI criminal history record check page for the required form and instructions. Payment must be by check or money order payable to "ND Attorney General."

Search Burleigh Criminal Cases by Case Number

If you already have a case number, searching is straightforward. On the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry portal, select the "Case Number" search option after choosing Burleigh County.

North Dakota district court case numbers typically follow a format like:

• 08-20XX-CR-XXXXX
• 08 — the county code for Burleigh County
• 20XX — the year the case was filed
• CR — the case type prefix (CR for criminal; TR for traffic)
• XXXXX — the sequential case number assigned by the court

Entering the full case number returns the specific case record directly, including charges, hearing dates, and disposition. If you only have a partial number, try searching by defendant name instead and matching the results.

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Burleigh

Criminal case records in Burleigh County include several data points. Here is what each one means:

Charges

Case Status

• Pending: The case is open and awaiting resolution
• Active: Proceedings are ongoing (hearings scheduled, motions pending)
• Disposed: The case has reached a final outcome (conviction, dismissal, acquittal)
• Closed: All matters in the case are concluded, including sentencing and any post-judgment actions

Hearing Types

• Arraignment: The defendant's first court appearance, where charges are read and a plea is entered
• Preliminary hearing: Used in felony cases to determine whether enough evidence exists to proceed to trial
• Pre-trial conference: A meeting between the parties and the judge to discuss case status, plea offers, and trial preparation
• Sentencing: The hearing where the judge imposes a sentence after a conviction or guilty plea
• Review hearing: A follow-up hearing to check compliance with probation or other court orders

Court Results (Dispositions)

• Guilty: The defendant was convicted, either by plea or verdict
• Not guilty: The defendant was acquitted at trial
• Dismissed: The charges were dropped by the court or the prosecution
• Withheld judgment: The court deferred entry of judgment, often with conditions; if conditions are met, the charge may not result in a conviction on the record
• Acquitted: The defendant was found not guilty after trial

Note: Restricted case information — such as sealed records or certain juvenile matters — does not appear in the public search results.

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Burleigh

Certified copies of criminal case records carry an official court seal and can be used for legal, employment, or licensing purposes.

From the Clerk of District Court

The Burleigh County Clerk of District Court handles requests for certified copies of district court criminal case documents.

1. Contact the clerk's office to confirm the record is available and ask about current fees.
2. Submit your request in person or by mail. Include the defendant's full name, case number (if known), and date of birth.
3. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID if requesting in person.

From the North Dakota BCI (Statewide Criminal History)

For a comprehensive criminal history record check that covers statewide arrests and dispositions, submit a request to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation under the North Dakota Attorney General's office.

• Complete the official criminal history record check request form
• Include the original signed form
• Submit payment by check or money order (no cash) payable to "ND Attorney General"
• Mail the form and payment to the BCI at the address listed on the form

A valid government-issued ID or fingerprint card may be required depending on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based).

From the Sheriff's Department

The Burleigh County Sheriff's Department accepts records requests by email. Contact them for incident reports or arrest records.

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Burleigh

Fees vary depending on the type of record and the issuing office. The table below summarizes common costs based on available fee schedules and state guidelines.

Processing Times

• Online searches: Immediate results
• Clerk of court requests (in person): Often same-day for simple copies; certified copies may take a few business days
• Clerk of court requests (by mail): Allow 1–2 weeks for processing and return mail
• BCI criminal history checks: Typically 5–10 business days by mail; processing times may vary based on volume

Fees are subject to change. Confirm current amounts directly with the issuing office before submitting payment. Under North Dakota's open records law (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18), reasonable fees may be charged for locating and copying public records.