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Dunn County, North Dakota Public Records

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North Dakota Federal Cases

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota sits in Bismarck and Fargo and hears federal civil and criminal cases. Dockets are searched through PACER; state cases through the North Dakota Courts.

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North Dakota Death Records

North Dakota Health and Human Services Vital Records sells certified death records in three versions: complete, facts of death, and informational. Order online, by mail or by appointment.

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Dunn County at a glance

State
North Dakota
County seat
Manning
Population
4,095
Area
2,082 sq mi
Founded
1908
Cities and towns
6

Dunn County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dunn County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the unincorporated areas of Dunn County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Dunn County is provided by Dunn County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities like Killdeer and Halliday. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage across Dunn County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Dunn County is primarily provided by Dunn County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Dunn County Law Enforcement Center in Manning, North Dakota. Dunn County Sheriff can be reached at 701-573-4448, and the office maintains jurisdiction throughout Dunn County's rural areas and unincorporated communities. Dunn County Jail, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office in Manning, houses inmates awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or awaiting transfer to state facilities. Inmate information can be obtained by contacting the jail directly at 701-573-4448 during business hours; as of this writing, Dunn County does not maintain a publicly accessible online inmate roster, so inquiries must be made by phone or in person. Arrest records and incident reports in Dunn County are subject to North Dakota's open records law under § 44-04-18, which governs public access to government records.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dunn County are maintained by Dunn County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office, following the procedures outlined in the North Dakota Open Records Statute.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dunn County are taken and retained by Dunn County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that comply with state regulations.

The Clerk of District Court can be reached at 701-573-4440 and maintains case files, dockets, and court records for Dunn County. Property tax information, including current and delinquent taxes, parcel identification numbers, legal descriptions, and assessed values, may be available through the County Treasurer or Assessor; some North Dakota counties participate in online GIS and property tax search portals, and prospective searchers should inquire about online availability at 701-573-4447 (Treasurer) or 701-573-4446 (Assessor).

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Dunn County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Dunn County

Old mine sites
1
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
64
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, scoria pit, open pit mine or quarry
Maps surveyed
1962 to 1974

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 named mine site inside the county, 1 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 64 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. The PSC asks anyone building in a historic lignite mining town to ask the AML program first.

Dunn County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Dakota mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Dunn County (1 shown, 64 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Dunn County Sheriff or a city police department in Dunn County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Dunn County, North Dakota?

The North Dakota criminal history record comes from the North Dakota Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Name based or fingerprint based check on anyone: mail the signed request form with the full name and Social Security number or fingerprints, and a check or money order payable to ND Attorney General, or drop it off at the BCI office in Bismarck. Fee: $15 per Request for Criminal History Record Information.

How can I look up sex offenders in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Search the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry (Offender Search, North Dakota Attorney General), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I vote in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Register with the county auditor or through the North Dakota Secretary of State. North Dakota has no online voter registration. North Dakota is the only state without voter registration; you vote with a valid form of ID after living in North Dakota for 30 days before Election Day.

How do I look up property records in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dunn County are kept by the Dunn County recorder. Property values are set by the local assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Certified birth and death certificates for North Dakota come from the North Dakota Health and Human Services, Vital Records. Online through the Vital Records order site, or by mail with the form, fee and identification to Vital Records, 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Fee: $15.00 per certified birth record; $15.00 for the first certified death record and $10.00 for each added copy ordered at the same time.

How do I find business license records in Dunn County, North Dakota?

Business entity filings are searched with the North Dakota Secretary of State. The Secretary of State says you may need added licenses depending on your business, and that city, county and state licensing or permit requirements may apply.

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