Sargent County District Court cases in Sargent County, Forman, ND
Sargent County District Court in Forman, ND, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Sargent County within North Dakota's Southeast Judicial District. It handles most state matters at the trial level, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (contract, property, and personal injury disputes); family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, child support, and protection orders); juvenile delinquency and child welfare proceedings; probate and guardianship; small claims; and state-law traffic and infraction cases. The court conducts hearings and trials, manages case filings and motions, and issues enforceable orders and judgments within its countywide jurisdiction under North Dakota law.
Sargent County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Sargent |
| Street Address: | 355 Main St. |
| City: | Forman |
| Zip Code: | 58032 |
| Phone: | 701-724-6241 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/sargent-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the street in front of the courthouse on the east side. Parking is also available on the west side of the courthouse in the back parking lot. |
| Restrictions: | While attending court, all electronic devices including cell phones must be turned off. No purses or backpacks. No Food. No hats or caps. Firearms and other weapons are prohibited in the courthouse. |
| 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: | alison.toepke@co.sargent.nd.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/alison.toepke |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-toepke-921103104/ |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| Special Access: | Handicap accessible and elevator are also located on the west side of the courthouse. |
| 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/Sargent_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Sargent County District Court
Sargent County District Court (North Dakota) serves the public as a court of general jurisdiction by:
- Case types: criminal (felony, misdemeanor, DUI, traffic), civil (contract, tort, small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, deprivation), probate/guardianship/conservatorship, mental health commitments, landlord-tenant/evictions, name changes.
- Core services: case filings and docketing (including e-filing), records access, scheduling and conducting hearings and trials, issuing summons/subpoenas, processing bonds and warrants, accepting fines/fees/restitution, providing interpreters and ADA accommodations.
- Protective orders: intake, temporary and full hearings, and issuance/enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Disorderly Conduct Restraining Orders.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, panel management for jury selection, and juror payment.