McLean County Criminal Records

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McLean County public records: common questions

Where to search McLean County records

McLean County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information.

Court casesOfficial district court clerk duties, records, and contact 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 county seat is Washburn.
The county website states McLean County was founded in 1883 and has about 10,000 residents.
The district court page lists Gwyn Bosch as clerk of district court and gives the courthouse address as 712 5th Avenue, Washburn.
The sheriff directory lists J.R. Kerzmann as sheriff and 701-462-8103 as the sheriff office phone.

McLean County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Official records	North Dakota POST official sheriff directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	Official county government portal and department contacts	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	McLean County official source (ndcourts.gov)	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.

If you are checking a McLean County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for McLean County. McLean County is centered on Washburn and has 9,740 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: Washburn
County-equivalent identity: 38-055
Population: 9,740 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is Washburn.
Local detail: The county website states McLean County was founded in 1883 and has about 10,000 residents.
Local detail: The district court page lists Gwyn Bosch as clerk of district court and gives the courthouse address as 712 5th Avenue, Washburn.
Local detail: The sheriff directory lists J.R. Kerzmann as sheriff and 701-462-8103 as the sheriff office phone.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is Washburn.
Local detail: The county website states McLean County was founded in 1883 and has about 10,000 residents.
Local detail: The district court page lists Gwyn Bosch as clerk of district court and gives the courthouse address as 712 5th Avenue, Washburn.

How do I verify a McLean County court date?

The approved official source set for McLean County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where can I request McLean County court records?

The district court page lists Gwyn Bosch as clerk of district court and gives the courthouse address as 712 5th Avenue, Washburn. Open Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I contact the McLean County Sheriff?

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

Where can I ask about custody or booking?

The approved official source set for McLean County does not document complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

Which agency handles an incident in Washburn?

The approved official source set for McLean County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use North Dakota POST official sheriff directory to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

What records does the district court clerk maintain?

The district court page describes clerk duties but is not a complete online case file. Open Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The district court page describes clerk duties but is not a complete online case file.

Finding McLean County criminal court records

Start with Official district court clerk duties, records, and contact information for the official McLean County court path. County: McLean County government administers county services outside incorporated municipal limits. Court: North Dakota District Court serves McLean County; the clerk maintains district-court records and judgments.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the local law-enforcement contact; current custody must be confirmed directly. Municipal: Washburn and other municipalities retain local authority within incorporated boundaries.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use North Dakota POST official sheriff directory. County and sheriff pages do not establish a guaranteed live custody roster.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

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

Statewide North Dakota criminal-record sources

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

Official McLean County and North Dakota record sources

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

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