Towner County District Court cases in Towner County, Cando, ND
Towner County District Court in Cando, North Dakota, is a state district court of general jurisdiction within North Dakota's unified trial court system. It serves as the primary trial court for Towner County, handling felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (including contract, tort, and small claims); family law matters such as divorce, custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate and guardianship; protection and restraining orders; and traffic and other infractions under state law. The court also conducts post-judgment proceedings and hears certain administrative and municipal appeals as provided by statute.
Towner County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Towner |
| Street Address: | 315 2nd St. |
| City: | Cando |
| Zip Code: | 58324 |
| Phone: | 701-968-4340 |
| Fax: | 701-968-4344 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/towner-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/jolene.hoffert |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Northeast Judicial District was created in 1979 to include Benson, Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Renville, Rolette, Towner and Walsh counties. The Northeast Judicial District is part of Unit 1 that also includes the Northeast Central Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towner_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Towner County District Court
Towner County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic/infractions)
- Civil (contracts, personal injury, property)
- Family (divorce, custody, child support)
- Juvenile matters
- Probate/guardianship
- Mental health commitments
- Small claims
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docketing, fee processing; copies and certifications
- Protective orders: domestic violence protection orders and disorderly conduct restraining orders, with temporary orders and hearings
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial/status conferences, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings, review/compliance hearings
- Jury services: summons and qualification, scheduling/deferrals, reporting instructions, juror payment
- Records access: case lookup, file viewing, transcripts by request
- Payments and bonds: fines, fees, restitution, bond posting/refund
- Procedural support: forms, self-help referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination
- Orders and enforcement: subpoenas, judgments, and related processing
The court provides case processing and access-to-justice services for the public.