Kidder County Criminal Records

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Where to search Kidder County records

Kidder County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems.

Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
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 Kidder County courthouse is at 120 Broadway E, Steele, North Dakota 58482.
The North Dakota Court System lists phone 701-475-4548 and courthouse hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with lunch from noon-1:00 p.m.
The local court page lists Barbara Steinke as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Barry Vannatta as sheriff.
The court page states the courtroom is on the second floor and that an accessible elevator is available.

Kidder County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Police and incident records	Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Official records	Official North Dakota sheriffs directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Kidder County official source (nd.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 20, 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 Kidder 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. Kidder County has 2,393 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: 38-043
Population: 2,393 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Kidder County courthouse is at 120 Broadway E, Steele, North Dakota 58482.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists phone 701-475-4548 and courthouse hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with lunch from noon-1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The local court page lists Barbara Steinke as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Barry Vannatta as sheriff.
Local detail: The court page states the courtroom is on the second floor and that an accessible elevator is available.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Kidder County courthouse is at 120 Broadway E, Steele, North Dakota 58482.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists phone 701-475-4548 and courthouse hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with lunch from noon-1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The local court page lists Barbara Steinke as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Barry Vannatta as sheriff.

Where is Kidder County District Court?

The local court page lists Barbara Steinke as Recorder/Clerk of District Court and Barry Vannatta as sheriff. Open Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I contact the Kidder County Sheriff?

The official court page supplies court and sheriff contacts but not a public jail roster. Use Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

What are the courthouse hours?

The North Dakota Court System lists phone 701-475-4548 and courthouse hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with lunch from noon-1:00 p.m. Open Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I request Kidder County court records?

The local court page identifies the county sheriff, but current jail-roster or detention information was not located. Open Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I check current custody information?

Current approved sources for Kidder County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which municipalities are in Kidder County?

Current approved sources for Kidder County do not substantiate one system covering every requested record type. Use Official North Dakota sheriffs directory for the current official access path.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The local court page identifies the county sheriff, but current jail-roster or detention information was not located. Municipal: The reviewed official court page did not provide a complete current municipal-boundary map or city inventory.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Kidder County court and felony records

The Kidder County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Kidder County court and sheriff services are centered in Steele. Court: Kidder County is in the Southeast Judicial District, with local District Court contact through the North Dakota Court System.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official North Dakota Supreme Court Kidder County court page with courthouse, clerk, sheriff, and hours. The reviewed state and court pages do not provide a complete county municipal-boundary description.

Kidder County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The official court page supplies court and sheriff contacts but not a public jail roster.

North Dakota state-level record sources

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

Official Kidder County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official North Dakota sheriffs directory. 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 North Dakota sheriffs directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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