Cavalier County Criminal Records

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Cavalier County public records: common questions

Where to search Cavalier County records

Cavalier County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with North Dakota court location and judicial information.

Court casesNorth Dakota court location and judicial information
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
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.

The Cavalier County Courthouse is at 901 3rd Street, Langdon.
The county lists regular courthouse hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The county department directory lists Clerk of Court, District Court Chambers, Sheriff, Recorder, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer contacts.
The county identifies Matt Wright as sheriff and Kari Agotness as district judge.

Cavalier County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	North Dakota court location and judicial information	County or local	Open source	September 9, 2026
Official records	County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts	County or local	Open source	September 1, 2026
Court cases	North Dakota judicial-district boundaries	County or local	Open source	September 9, 2026
Official records	County government portal	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026

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 September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Cavalier 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. Cavalier County has 3,497 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: 38-019
Population: 3,497 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Cavalier County Courthouse is at 901 3rd Street, Langdon.
Local detail: The county lists regular courthouse hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The county department directory lists Clerk of Court, District Court Chambers, Sheriff, Recorder, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer contacts.
Local detail: The county identifies Matt Wright as sheriff and Kari Agotness as district judge.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Cavalier County Courthouse is at 901 3rd Street, Langdon.
Local detail: The county lists regular courthouse hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The county department directory lists Clerk of Court, District Court Chambers, Sheriff, Recorder, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer contacts.

How do I contact the Cavalier County Sheriff?

The county department directory lists Clerk of Court, District Court Chambers, Sheriff, Recorder, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer contacts. Use County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I contact District Court Chambers?

The county department directory lists Clerk of Court, District Court Chambers, Sheriff, Recorder, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer contacts. Open County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which judicial district handles Cavalier County cases?

The reviewed official sources for Cavalier County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check North Dakota judicial-district boundaries to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I request county records?

No reviewed official source for Cavalier County establishes one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

How can I verify custody information?

No reviewed official source for Cavalier County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which agency handles an incident inside Langdon?

No reviewed official source for Cavalier County establishes a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use County courthouse, court, sheriff, recorder, and elected-official contacts. County office hours and personnel can change and should be confirmed directly.

Criminal cases in Cavalier County

Start with North Dakota court location and judicial information for the official Cavalier County court path. County: Cavalier County government and elected officials administer county services. Court: Cavalier County is in North Dakota’s Northeast Judicial District.

Jail and custody information for Cavalier County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. No current official inmate population, jail capacity, or visitation schedule was verified.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the county law-enforcement and custody contact; no current jail roster was verified. Municipal: The reviewed county pages do not provide a complete municipal police-boundary map.

Statewide sources for North Dakota records

Statewide North Dakota sources are separate from Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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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