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Divide County public records: common questions

Where to search Divide County records

Divide County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Divide County official source (ndcourts.gov).

  • Court casesDivide County official source (ndcourts.gov)
  • 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 Divide County Sheriff’s Office is at 200 Main Street North, Crosby.
  • The sheriff’s page lists Zachary Schroeder as sheriff and phone 701-965-6461.
  • The sheriff’s stated duties include arrests, law enforcement, prisoner and mental-health transports, legal service, court-ordered property sales, and district-court attendance.
  • The county states that the sheriff’s department has taken over law-enforcement duties for incorporated cities in the county in recent years.
Divide County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Court casesDivide County official source (ndcourts.gov)County or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsSheriff duties, county coverage, and law-enforcement contactsCounty or localOpen source
Official recordsCounty government portalCounty or localOpen source
Court casesNorthwest Judicial District boundariesCounty or localOpen source

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This Divide 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. Divide County has 2,110 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
38-023
Population
2,110 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail
The Divide County Sheriff’s Office is at 200 Main Street North, Crosby.
Local detail
The sheriff’s page lists Zachary Schroeder as sheriff and phone 701-965-6461.
Local detail
The sheriff’s stated duties include arrests, law enforcement, prisoner and mental-health transports, legal service, court-ordered property sales, and district-court attendance.
Local detail
The county states that the sheriff’s department has taken over law-enforcement duties for incorporated cities in the county in recent years.

What is specific about this local guide

  • Local detail: The Divide County Sheriff’s Office is at 200 Main Street North, Crosby.
  • Local detail: The sheriff’s page lists Zachary Schroeder as sheriff and phone 701-965-6461.
  • Local detail: The sheriff’s stated duties include arrests, law enforcement, prisoner and mental-health transports, legal service, court-ordered property sales, and district-court attendance.

How do I contact the Divide County Sheriff?

The reviewed Divide County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Sheriff duties, county coverage, and law-enforcement contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which judicial district handles Divide County cases?

Divide County is in North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District with McKenzie and Williams counties. Check Northwest Judicial District boundaries to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

What areas does the sheriff patrol?

No reviewed official source for Divide County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff duties, county coverage, and law-enforcement contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How are prisoners transported?

No reviewed official source for Divide County establishes one system covering every requested record type. Use County government portal for the current official access path.

How do I request service of legal papers?

The reviewed official sources for Divide County do not identify one page covering every local government program or service. Use County government portal for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.

Does the sheriff cover incorporated cities?

The official sheriff page states that the department may enforce laws in cities, towns, and rural areas. Use Sheriff duties, county coverage, and law-enforcement contacts to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Sheriff duties, county coverage, and law-enforcement contacts. The sheriff’s municipal coverage statement may change as interagency agreements and staffing change.

Criminal cases in Divide County

Start with Northwest Judicial District boundaries for the official Divide County court path. County: Divide County government and elected offices administer county services. Court: Divide County is in North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District with McKenzie and Williams counties.

Jail and custody information for Divide County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. No current official inmate roster or jail capacity was verified.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff transports prisoners and mentally ill patients; a current local jail roster was not verified. Municipal: The official sheriff page states that the department may enforce laws in cities, towns, and rural areas.

Statewide sources for North Dakota records

Statewide North Dakota sources are separate from Divide 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 Divide 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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