Foster County Criminal Records

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Foster County public records: common questions

Where to search Foster County records

Foster County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official North Dakota Court System and local court access.

Court casesOfficial North Dakota Court System and local court access
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.

Foster County covers 644 square miles and is described by the county as the smallest of North Dakota's 53 counties.
The county seat is Carrington, and the county is divided into 18 townships.
The county homepage lists four cities: Carrington, Glenfield, McHenry, and Grace City.
The county courthouse hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Foster County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official North Dakota Court System and local court access	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Official North Dakota sheriffs directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Official county government homepage, departments, cities, township information, and courthouse hours	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Foster County official source (fostercounty.com)	County or local	Open source	August 19, 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 August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Foster County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Foster County is centered on Carrington and has 3,212 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Carrington
County-equivalent identity: 38-031
Population: 3,212 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Foster County covers 644 square miles and is described by the county as the smallest of North Dakota's 53 counties.
Local detail: The county seat is Carrington, and the county is divided into 18 townships.
The county homepage lists four cities: Carrington, Glenfield, McHenry, and Grace City.
The county courthouse hours are Monday-Thursday, 8: 00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Foster County covers 644 square miles and is described by the county as the smallest of North Dakota's 53 counties.
Local detail: The county seat is Carrington, and the county is divided into 18 townships.
The county homepage lists four cities: Carrington, Glenfield, McHenry, and Grace City.

How do I contact the Foster County Sheriff?

The reviewed official sources for Foster County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official North Dakota sheriffs directory to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Where is Foster County District Court?

The county provides a District Court department through the Foster County courthouse and the North Dakota Court System. Open Official North Dakota Court System and local court access for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I request Foster County public records?

No reviewed official source for Foster County establishes one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Official North Dakota Court System and local court access for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

How can I check current custody information?

The approved official source set for Foster County does not document a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which cities and townships are in Foster County?

The reviewed official sources for Foster County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Official county government homepage, departments, cities, township information, and courthouse hours to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

What are the courthouse hours?

The reviewed official sources for Foster County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official North Dakota Court System and local court access for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county lists a Sheriff's Office, and the state directory lists Foster County sheriff contacts; no current public jail roster was located. Municipal: The county lists Carrington, Glenfield, McHenry, and Grace City as its four cities.

Local cities and separate court systems

Carrington is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Foster County court and felony records

Start with Official North Dakota Court System and local court access for the official Foster County court path. County: Foster County borders Eddy, Griggs, Stutsman, and Wells counties and contains 18 townships. Court: The county provides a District Court department through the Foster County courthouse and the North Dakota Court System.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official North Dakota sheriffs directory. The county site lists cities and townships but does not provide a consolidated current boundary GIS description.

Foster County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed county pages did not provide a current public jail roster or visitation schedule.

North Dakota state-level record sources

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

Official Foster County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county government homepage, departments, cities, township information, and courthouse hours. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official county government homepage, departments, cities, township information, and courthouse hours. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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