Hatton, North Dakota Public Records

Bond and bail procedures align with North Dakota state guidelines, providing a path for detainees to secure release while awaiting court dates. Family members or attorneys looking for recently arrested individuals can contact the jail directly or reach out to the Sheriff's Office.

Acceptable forms include a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver ID card, tribal government ID, or other documentation displaying name, current residential address, and date of birth. When an ID lacks the current address, voters can supplement with a utility bill or bank statement. Municipal elections for the city occur in June during even-numbered years, when residents choose city council members and the mayor. The community operates under a commission form of government with elected commissioners handling local governance. Voters here also participate in school board elections for the Hatton-Northwood Public School District and decide any ballot measures affecting the city or schools. Details about candidate filings and local ballot questions are available from Hatton City Hall at 115 1st Street East, phone 701-543-3122. Candidates typically file in the spring before the June election. Polling locations are assigned by precinct, with most local voters casting ballots somewhere within the city, often at a community building or school. The county Auditor's website includes a polling place finder, or voters can call the office directly to confirm their location. During the November 2024 general election, Traill County maintained the strong turnout characteristic of North Dakota, with approximately 70-75% of eligible voters participating in the presidential race. Precinct-level results are published by the Auditor following official certification. The November 3, 2026 election will bring important midterm races to voters here and across Traill County. The ballot will include North Dakota's at-large U.S. House of Representatives seat and state legislative contests for both the North Dakota House and Senate. District 18, which covers portions of Traill County, will feature legislative races. County offices on the ballot may include commissioners, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, recorder, and state's attorney, depending on each position's election cycle. City offices could appear if the June 2026 municipal election aligns with county races, though municipal contests typically occur separately. The Auditor's office will provide a complete list of races and measures in the months before the election. Election records in North Dakota are public documents. Voter lists and precinct results can be obtained through the Traill County Auditor, while campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State and searchable on that office's website. Candidate filing information is available from the Traill County Auditor for local and county races and from the Secretary of State for state and federal contests. Precinct-by-precinct results are published by the Traill County Auditor after each election and compiled statewide by the Secretary of State. Absentee voting is available for those absent from their precinct on Election Day, unable to vote in person due to illness or disability, or meeting other statutory criteria. Applications can be obtained from the Traill County Auditor's office and must be submitted by the statutory deadline, typically one week before the election for mail ballots. Early voting may be offered at the Traill County Auditor's office in the days preceding the election.