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Mercer County Criminal Records

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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Mercer County, North Dakota; jurisdiction limits are explained.

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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.

  • 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 county seat is Stanton.
  • The sheriff directory lists Terrance A. Ternes as sheriff and 701-745-3333 as the office phone.
Mercer County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Official recordsNorth Dakota POST official sheriff directoryCounty or localOpen source
Official recordsOfficial Mercer County government portalCounty or localOpen source

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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

Records for Mercer County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. 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 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.

How do I verify a Mercer County court date?

The reviewed official sources for Mercer County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Contact the filing court's clerk before relying on a third-party docket or document copy.

Where can I request Mercer County court records?

Current approved sources for Mercer County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Contact the filing court's clerk before relying on a third-party docket or document copy.

How do I contact the Mercer County Sheriff?

The statewide sheriff directory may lag personnel or contact changes. 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?

No reviewed official source for Mercer County establishes 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 Stanton?

No reviewed official source for Mercer County establishes 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.

How do I contact the county government?

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

Municipal courts and nearby local 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.

Mercer County jail and custody information

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.

Police and incident records

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

North Dakota statewide 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.

Cities and local search areas

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

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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