Mercer County Criminal Records

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Mercer County public records: common questions

Where to search Mercer County records

Mercer County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location.

Court casesNorth Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location
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 Stanton.
The North Dakota Court System lists Mercer County court contact information and 701-447-2600 as the court phone.
The North Dakota Court System identifies Mercer County within the South Central Judicial District.
The sheriff directory lists Terrance A. Ternes as sheriff and 701-745-3333 as the office phone.

Mercer County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	North Dakota POST official sheriff directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official Mercer County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 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 August 10, 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County. Mercer County is centered on Stanton and has 8,441 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: Stanton
County-equivalent identity: 38-057
Population: 8,441 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is Stanton.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists Mercer County court contact information and 701-447-2600 as the court phone.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System identifies Mercer County within the South Central Judicial District.
Local detail: The sheriff directory lists Terrance A. Ternes as sheriff and 701-745-3333 as the office phone.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is Stanton.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists Mercer County court contact information and 701-447-2600 as the court phone.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System identifies Mercer County within the South Central Judicial District.

How do I verify a Mercer County court date?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify a Mercer County court date depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

Where can I request Mercer County court records?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I request Mercer County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

How do I contact the Mercer County Sheriff?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Mercer County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

Where can I ask about custody or booking?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I ask about custody or booking depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

Which agency handles an incident in Stanton?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles an incident in Stanton depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

How do I contact the county government?

For Mercer County, start with Official Mercer County government portal and North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the county government depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The court location page does not provide a complete public docket or custody roster.

Finding Mercer County criminal court records

Start with North Dakota Court System Mercer County court contact and location for the official Mercer County court path. County: Mercer County government administers county services outside incorporated municipal limits. Court: North Dakota District Court serves Mercer County through the South Central Judicial District.

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 with the sheriff or court clerk. Municipal: Stanton and other municipalities handle local matters within incorporated boundaries.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use North Dakota POST official sheriff directory. The statewide sheriff directory may lag personnel or contact changes.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

Stanton 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 Mercer County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Mercer County and North Dakota record sources

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

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