Walsh County
Located in the northeast part of the state, Walsh County was named after George Walsh. He was a politician and newspaperman in the Grand Forks area. It was established in 1881 following the arrival of the first settlers in the 1870s. Currently, the population of Walsh County is 10,438, covering 1,294 square miles.
Walsh County is under the Northeast Judicial District, created in 1979. The Northeast Judicial District is part of Unit 1, which also has the Northeast Central Judicial District. The population is served by a district court and two municipal courts. District courts deal with civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases. Municipal courts also preside over civil and criminal courts, though the difference is that they handle misdemeanors and petty offenses.
Court records are files that are generated during proceedings within the county. These are pleas, opening or closing statements, court minutes, judgments, evidence, and appeals. In Walsh County, court records are open for viewing by all requesters, provided they are relevant parties. Some records, such as juvenile cases, may be sealed or deemed confidential because of their nature. Court records in Walsh County are presided over by the court clerk. Their offices may be contacted in person or via mail for record requests.
The Walsh County court clerk provides access to the following types of case records
- Criminal Cases
- Civil Cases
- Family Cases
- Probate Cases
- Traffic Cases
Aside from the typical mail, fax, or in-person options to obtain court records, they may be accessed online. However, Walsh County does not have a specific online platform that allows residents access to these records. Rather, requesters may utilize the statewide North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry portal to gain access. The site will show a list of counties from which the record seeker can choose. They can select from criminal, traffic, civil, family, and probate case records. Requesters will provide case status, dates of birth, party information, or citation.
