Ellendale, North Dakota Public Records

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the process for someone who is arrested in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota to go through the jail and court system?
If you are arrested in the City of Ellendale, North Dakota, you will be transported to the Dickey County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Dickey County Court. Under North Dakota law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The Dickey County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://www.nd.gov/docr/adult/InmateLocator/ where you can look up current detainees.
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What are the school district and education performance data for City of Ellendale, North Dakota?
The Ellendale Public School District is located in Dickey County, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the district has an enrollment of approximately 590 students in grades K-12. The district's most recent performance data, from the 2018-2019 school year, shows that the district had an overall graduation rate of 87.5%, with a four-year cohort graduation rate of 86.7%. The district's average ACT score was 20.3, and the average composite score on the North Dakota State Assessment was 3.2.
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What are the school district and education performance data for Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota?
The Ellendale Public School District is located in Dickey County, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the district has an enrollment of approximately 590 students in grades K-12. The district's most recent performance data, from the 2018-2019 school year, shows that the district had an overall graduation rate of 87.5%, a four-year cohort graduation rate of 87.5%, and a four-year cohort dropout rate of 0.0%. The district also had an average ACT score of 21.3 and an average composite SAT score of 1020.
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What are the crime statistics for City of Ellendale, North Dakota?
According to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ellendale had a total of 11 reported crimes in 2019. Of those 11 crimes, 8 were property crimes and 3 were violent crimes. The violent crime rate in Ellendale was 27.3 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 36.7 per 100,000 people. The property crime rate in Ellendale was 545.5 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average of 233.7 per 100,000 people.
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What are the crime statistics for Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota?
Unfortunately, there is no available crime data for Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota. The closest available data is for Dickey County as a whole, which shows that there were a total of 8 reported crimes in 2019, with 6 of those being property crimes and 2 being violent crimes.
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What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the City of Ellendale North Dakota Library?
The Ellendale Public Library in Dickey County, North Dakota provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and North Dakota government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the North Dakota Open Records Law, which governs access to government documents in North Dakota. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Ellendale North Dakota Archives and Genealogy at https://www.history.nd.gov/archives/. Contact the Ellendale Public Library reference desk at for assistance or to confirm hours and services.
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What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota Library?
The Ellendale Public Library in Dickey County, North Dakota provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and North Dakota government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the North Dakota Open Records Law, which governs access to government documents in North Dakota. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Ellendale North Dakota Archives and Genealogy at https://www.history.nd.gov/archives/. Contact the Ellendale Public Library reference desk at for assistance or to confirm hours and services.
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Where is the City of Ellendale, North Dakota Public Library located?
The Ellendale, North Dakota Library is located at 602 2nd Ave SE, Ellendale, ND 58436.
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Where is the Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota Public Library located?
The Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota Library is located at 602 4th Ave SE, Ellendale, ND 58436.
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Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in City of Ellendale, North Dakota?
Fingerprinting services in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota are available through the Ellendale Police Department and the Dickey County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota?
Fingerprinting services for Ellendale, North Dakota residents are provided at the Ellendale Police Department, which serves Dickey County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Ellendale Police Department at or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation at https://www.ndinvestigations.com/investigations/criminalrecords/.
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What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from City of Ellendale, North Dakota, and what information is provided in the records?
In order to obtain vital records from Ellendale, North Dakota, you must contact the Ellendale City Clerk's Office. The address is:

Ellendale City Clerk's Office

101 Main Street

Ellendale, ND 58436

Phone: (701) 349-3200

The vital records available from the Ellendale City Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. You will need to provide proof of identity and a fee to obtain these records.
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What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota, and what information is provided in the records?
To obtain vital records for Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota, you will need to contact the Dickey County Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.

The records included in vital records are birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.
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About background check
A background check in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in North Dakota. Criminal background checks are processed through the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for North Dakota residents. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation provides official criminal history checks at https://www.ndinvestigations.com/investigations/criminalrecords/. Under the North Dakota Open Records Law, individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.