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Logan 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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Vital records

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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Logan County at a glance

State
North Dakota
County seat
Napoleon
Population
1,876
Area
1,011 sq mi
Founded
1873
Cities and towns
3

Logan County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Logan County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across Logan County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Logan County is primarily handled by Logan County Sheriff's Office, which covers the entire county, including rural areas. In addition to the Sheriff's Office, the city of Napoleon has its own police department, which focuses on municipal law enforcement within city limits.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Logan County, North Dakota is primarily provided by Logan County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Logan County Courthouse at 301 Broadway, Napoleon, ND 58561. The Sheriff is an elected official serving a four-year term. Inmate information and jail rosters can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Logan County does not maintain a publicly accessible online inmate lookup system due to its small facility size. Within Logan County, the city of Napoleon maintains limited municipal law enforcement services, though most policing functions are handled by the Sheriff's Office. Arrest records and booking information in Logan County are considered public records under North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18, which establishes the state's open records law. For non-emergency matters, citizens should contact the Sheriff's Office during regular business hours; emergency calls should always be directed to 911.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Logan County are maintained by Logan County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to locate individuals currently held in custody.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Logan County are taken and retained by Logan County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office upon request.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Logan County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Logan County

Still producing
1
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
66
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1975 to 1983

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 named mine site inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 66 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

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.

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Logan 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 Logan County (1 shown, 66 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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Logan County public-records FAQs

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

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Logan County are kept by the Logan 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 Logan 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 Logan 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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