Stark County
Created in 1879, Stark County is located in the southwestern part of North Dakota. The county has a population of over 33,000 residents and a land area of 1,334.9 square miles, making it one of the largest counties in the state. Its county seat and largest city is Dickinson.
Stark County is home to a District Court and a Municipal Court. Stark County is served by the North Dakota Southwest District Court, which has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including property disputes, breach of contract, torts, felonies, and misdemeanors. The court also handles juvenile and domestic relations cases, such as divorce, delinquency, abuse and neglect, child support, and paternity. Additionally, the District Court oversees probate matters, traffic cases, and appeals from administrative agencies.
In contrast, located in Dickinson, the Municipal Court has jurisdiction over infractions, traffic cases, parking offenses, and misdemeanors involving city code violations.
Stark County public court records refer to the collection of official documents used during the litigation of legal disputes in the county. Examples of these records include case dockets and indexes, court judgments and orders, pleadings, petitions, and warrants. The clerks of the District and Municipal Court file and maintain these records.
A wide variety of court records are available for public access in Stark County, including the following:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Small claims records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
- Probate records
Interested individuals may access District Court case records online using the statewide District Court Case Search. This tool allows users to search by case number, party name, attorney, or date filed. To obtain copies of Stark County public records, individuals may submit a request at the court clerk's office in the courthouse where the case was heard. Record seekers are often encouraged to provide relevant details about the requested case record to facilitate the search process. Additionally, clerks may require payment of applicable fees before providing copies of court records.
