Stutsman County Arrest Records

Stutsman County arrest records are an official compilation of all data created during an arrest event. Such records typically contain the arrestee's personal information, arrest charges and circumstances, and post-arrest data like bond amount.

Arrests become necessary when officers have probable cause to believe that a person violated state or federal laws. In Stutsman County, officers may conduct arrests with or without an arrest warrant. That being said, officers might book and detain arrestees in the county jail pending the outcome of further investigations.

Generally, the Stutsman County sheriff's office generates arrest records and acts as the official record custodian of arrest information. Interested parties may contact the agency to access the documents. However, arrest records are also available in public files maintained by other government agencies. For instance, Stutsman County court records include arrest information like warrants, crime scene footage, criminal charges, and bond information.

Are Arrest Records Public in Stutsman County?

Yes, a majority of arrest records are accessible to the public. The North Dakota Open Records Statutes allow public members to inspect or obtain copies of the records from specific government entities. These entities are legally required to maintain the records and release them upon requests from the public. For instance, the county sheriff's office allows in-person inquiries for arrest records at this location:

205 6th Street Southeast
Suite #102
Jamestown, ND 58401
Phone: (701) 251-6200

However, not all arrest records are open to the public. Government entities may refuse public access to records exempt under state law. Examples of exempt arrest records include:

• Arrest records whose disclosure will violate the safety or privacy of concerned parties.
• Records that contain sensitive medical data.
• Crime scene descriptions that involve minors.

Stutsman County Arrest Statistics

The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps an annual statistics report of all arrest events within the county. Per the arrest report, the Stutsman County sheriff's office made 89 arrests, of which 80 were adult and nine were adult and juvenile offenders, respectively.
As of June 2025, there was no county-level inmate statistics report for Stutsman County. On December 31, 2021, the state's correctional facilities housed 1,689 inmates.

Find Stutsman County Arrest Records

Public members may find Stutsman County arrest records in public files, such as inmate and criminal history records. Inmate records typically include the arrestee's name, birth date, crime description, mugshots, and booking date.

To look up inmate records, inquirers typically search through databases maintained by government entities. For instance, you may view inmate records through the Stutsman County jail's online inmate roster. Inquirers may find inmate information by scrolling down the webpage or inputting the inmate's name in the allocated search box.

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations maintains a searchable database for inmates serving time in the state's prisons. Inquirers must input the inmate's name to view records on the platform.

In contrast, the Federal Bureau of Prisons offers an online search database for inmates in federal prisons. Inquirers may view records on the database by filling in an inmate's name or prison identification number.

Stutsman County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

Stutsman County arrest records differ from criminal records in these aspects:

They contain different information.

Arrest records only cover arrest-related events. The record includes information created before and after an arrest event. In contrast, criminal records contain all information related to an individual's criminal history. The record contains not only arrest records but also court and incarceration information.

The records are accessible through different agencies.

You will mostly find arrest records in the custody of law enforcement agencies. These agencies are also responsible for generating the records. However, criminal records fall under the purview of state-level agencies like the North Dakota Attorney General's Office. The agency creates arrest records by gathering crime-related information from criminal justice agencies.

The records have different impacts.

Arrest records do not lead to consequences like discrimination or restrictions on movement. However, persons with a criminal record may face consequences like limited job opportunities and financial burden. Sex offenders may face restrictions that prevent them from working or living in certain regions.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Stutsman County, dismissed arrest charges remain on your public files for three years after an arrest event. However, criminal convictions remain indefinitely on public records unless sealed or expunged. You may expunge or seal arrest records by fulfilling the requirements and following legal procedures.

Stutsman County Arrest Warrants

Stutsman County arrest warrants are court documents that authorize arresting persons suspected of breaking the law. Court judges issue arrest warrants after receiving an affidavit or complaint from peace officers. The complaint must contain sufficient evidence that the offender violated the law.

Per North Dakota laws, an arrest warrant must contain the following:

• The suspect's name, known aliases, and physical features.
• Crime description.
• It must state that the suspect must be apprehended and brought before the court.
• The court official's signature.

Do Stutsman County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants in Stutsman County do not have an expiration date. The warrant remains active until the defendant is apprehended or the court nullifies it. However, the statute of limitations does not affect an arrest warrant's lifespan.

Expunge Stutsman County Arrest Records

Expunging is a legal procedure for erasing arrest or criminal conviction information from public records. In Stutsman County, dismissed arrest charges are automatically expunged three years after the arrest date. To expunge conviction records, however, you must file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in Stutsman County?

Per the N.D.C.C. Chapter 12-60.1, you may expunge arrest records under these conditions:

• You do not have a new charge after three years of being convicted of a misdemeanor.
• There are no new charges after five years of being convicted of a felony.

How to expunge Stutsman County arrest records

You may expunge arrest records by following these steps:

1. Create a petition that contains these details:
   • The petitioner's name and known aliases.
   • List of addresses used from the arrest date until the day of filing the petition.
   • Reasons why the court must grant the expungement request.
   • A copy of a criminal history record. You may request the record from the North Dakota Attorney General's Office.
2. File a copy of the petition with the Stutsman County state attorney's office at:
   511 2nd Avenue Southeast
   Suite #2
   Jamestown, ND 58401
   Phone: (701) 252-6688
   Email: attorney@stutsmancounty.gov.

Next, file the petition with the court that passed the conviction. Upon receiving the petition, the court may set a hearing date to determine whether to grant or deny the request.