Bowman County District Court cases in Bowman County, Bowman, ND
Bowman County District Court in Bowman, North Dakota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Bowman County within the Southwest Judicial District of the North Dakota Unified Judicial System. It functions as the county's primary trial-level court, handling a broad range of cases, including civil actions (contract, tort, small claims), criminal matters (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile proceedings, probate and guardianship, protection orders, and traffic/infraction cases. The court also performs standard trial-court duties such as issuing orders, managing case filings, and enforcing judgments.
Bowman County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Bowman |
| Street Address: | 104 1st St. N.W. |
| City: | Bowman |
| Zip Code: | 58623 |
| Phone: | 701-523-3450 |
| Fax: | 701-523-5443 |
| Hours: | Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM, Friday: 7:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/bowman-county |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-courts/e-filing-resources |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/default.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court/Jurors-Handbook |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Southwest Judicial District was created in 1979 to include Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope and Stark counties. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bowman County District Court
Bowman County District Court (North Dakota) serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and processes case filings for criminal (felony, misdemeanor, traffic/infractions), civil (torts, contracts, small claims, evictions), family (divorce, custody, child support, paternity), juvenile, probate/estate, guardianship/conservatorship, name changes, and mental-health commitment matters. Judges issue and enforce protective orders, including domestic violence protection orders and disorderly conduct restraining orders. The court schedules and conducts hearings, trials, and sentencings; manages jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, and assistance); and maintains official records, providing copies and certified records. The clerk's office supports e-filing, accepts fines and fees, calendars cases, and provides self-help forms and procedural information (not legal advice). Public services include interpreter and ADA accommodations and, when available, remote hearing access.