Griggs County District Court cases in Griggs County, Cooperstown, ND
Griggs County District Court, located in Cooperstown, is a North Dakota district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Griggs County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions including contract, personal injury, and other disputes; family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile proceedings; probate and guardianship; small claims; and traffic and other infractions. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues court orders, and hears appeals from municipal court convictions within the county.
Griggs County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Griggs |
| Street Address: | 805 Odegard Ave. S.W. |
| City: | Cooperstown |
| Zip Code: | 58425 |
| Phone: | 701-797-2772 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/griggs-county |
| Restrictions: | While attending court, all electronic devices including cell phones must be turned off. No purses or backpacks. No Food. No hats or caps. |
| 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 |
| Email: | 20clerk@ndcourts.gov |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Southeast Judicial District consists of 14 counties. It was created in 1979 to include Barnes, Dickey, Eddy, Foster, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, Sargent and Stutsman counties. In 1993, Wells County was transferred to this district from the South Central Judicial District. In 2000, Griggs County was transferred to this district from the Northeast Central Judicial District. In 2014, Kidder, Logan and McIntosh counties were transferred to this district from the South Central Judicial District. The Southeast Judicial District is part of Unit 2 which also includes the East Central District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griggs_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Griggs County District Court
Griggs County District Court (North Dakota) serves the public as a trial court of general jurisdiction.
Primary case types:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), traffic/infractions
- Civil (contracts, torts, property disputes, small claims)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, paternity)
- Juvenile (delinquency, child protection)
- Probate, guardianship/conservatorship, name changes, mental health commitments
- Protective orders: domestic violence protection orders and disorderly conduct restraining orders
Core services:
- Case intake and filings (including e-filing), docketing, and case management
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials (bench and jury)
- Jury services: qualification, summons, deferrals, reporting, and juror payment
- Issuance of orders, judgments, warrants, and protective orders
- Records access, certified copies, and court forms/self-help resources
- Collection of fines, fees, and restitution payments