Bowman County Criminal Records

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Bowman County public records: common questions

Where to search Bowman County records

Bowman County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Check current custody through Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information.

Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
Current custodySheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information
Statewide recordsUse the North Dakota state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Bowman County’s courthouse is at 104 1st Street NW, Bowman.
The North Dakota Court System lists Bowman County in the Southwest Judicial District.
The court directory lists Jan Werre as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Frank T. Eberle as sheriff.
The sheriff’s official page states that the office provides law enforcement, detention, court security, youth education, and homeland-security services.

Bowman County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Jail and custody	Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	North Dakota court location, clerk, sheriff, and judicial-district information	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Official records	North Dakota official sheriff-agency directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	County government portal	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Bowman County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Bowman County has 2,762 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 38-011
Population: 2,762 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Bowman County’s courthouse is at 104 1st Street NW, Bowman.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists Bowman County in the Southwest Judicial District.
Local detail: The court directory lists Jan Werre as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Frank T. Eberle as sheriff.
Local detail: The sheriff’s official page states that the office provides law enforcement, detention, court security, youth education, and homeland-security services.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Bowman County’s courthouse is at 104 1st Street NW, Bowman.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists Bowman County in the Southwest Judicial District.
Local detail: The court directory lists Jan Werre as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Frank T. Eberle as sheriff.

How do I contact the Bowman County Sheriff?

No reviewed official source for Bowman County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I check custody information?

The reviewed official sources for Bowman County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

Which judicial district handles a Bowman County case?

Bowman County matters are heard in the Southwest Judicial District of North Dakota. Check North Dakota court location, clerk, sheriff, and judicial-district information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the district-court clerk?

The court directory lists Jan Werre as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Frank T. Eberle as sheriff. Open North Dakota court location, clerk, sheriff, and judicial-district information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

What does the sheriff’s detention role include?

The sheriff’s official page states that the office provides law enforcement, detention, court security, youth education, and homeland-security services. Use Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Which agency handles an incident inside Bowman?

The reviewed official sources for Bowman County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use North Dakota official sheriff-agency directory to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use North Dakota court location, clerk, sheriff, and judicial-district information. The sheriff page does not fully describe city-versus-county patrol boundaries.

Criminal cases in Bowman County

The Bowman County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Bowman County government and elected county officers administer county services. Court: Bowman County matters are heard in the Southwest Judicial District of North Dakota.

Jail and custody information for Bowman County

For current custody information, start with Sheriff law-enforcement, detention, and court-security information. No current official inmate roster or jail-capacity figure was verified.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Sheriff’s Office identifies detention as one of its county responsibilities. Municipal: The reviewed sources do not provide a complete map of municipal police boundaries.

Statewide sources for North Dakota records

Statewide North Dakota sources are separate from Bowman County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Bowman County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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