Richland County District Court cases in Richland County, Wahpeton, ND
Richland County District Court in Wahpeton, North Dakota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Southeast Judicial District. It serves as the primary forum for state matters arising in Richland County, handling felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions, including small claims; family and domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, and child support; juvenile proceedings; probate and guardianship; and traffic and other infractions under state law. The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, jury and bench trials, and sentencing, issues warrants and protection orders, and oversees case management and enforcement of judgments within its jurisdiction.
Richland County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Richland |
| Street Address: | 418 2nd Ave. N. |
| City: | Wahpeton |
| Zip Code: | 58075 |
| Phone: | 701-671-1524 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/richland-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 |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.kretchman |
| 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/Richland_County_Courthouse_(North_Dakota) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Richland County District Court
- Trial court of general jurisdiction serving Richland County.
- Case types: criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors); civil (contracts, personal injury, property); small claims; landlord-tenant/evictions; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile (delinquency and child protection); probate/guardianship (estates, wills, conservatorships).
- Protective orders: processes domestic violence protection orders and restraining orders for stalking/harassment.
- Case filings and records: receives filings, dockets cases, collects fees, and provides access to case records.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial motions, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings; issues orders and judgments.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, qualification, orientation, and service for trials.
- Public services: provides interpreter and ADA accommodations and self-help forms/resources.