Steele County District Court cases in Steele County, Finley, ND
Steele County District Court in Finley, ND, is a state district court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Steele County. As part of the North Dakota District Court system within the East Central Judicial District, it handles most state-level cases arising in the county, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil lawsuits (contract, tort, property); family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile proceedings; probate and guardianship; protection orders; small claims; and traffic and other infractions filed in district court. It conducts hearings and jury and bench trials, issues orders and judgments, and maintains the official case record for the county.
Steele County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Steele |
| Street Address: | 201 Washington Ave. W. |
| City: | Finley |
| Zip Code: | 58230 |
| Phone: | 701-524-2152 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/steele-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: | East Central Judicial District was created in 1979 to include Cass, Steele and Traill counties. The East Central District is part of Unit 2 which also includes the Southeast Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steele_County_Courthouse_(North_Dakota) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Steele County District Court
Steele County District Court serves the public by administering state trial-level justice. It accepts and processes case filings; schedules and conducts hearings and trials; issues orders, warrants, and judgments; and maintains court records. Case types include criminal (felony, misdemeanor), civil (contract, tort), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/guardianship, traffic/parking, and small claims/conciliation. Services include protective and restraining orders, civil and criminal filing and e-filing support, fine, fee, and restitution payments, calendars and case information access, self-help resources and forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and remote or in-person hearing options. The court also manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, and juror support.