Oliver County Criminal Records

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Oliver County public records: common questions

Where to search Oliver County records

Oliver County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Oliver County official source (ndcourts.gov).

Court casesOliver County official source (ndcourts.gov)
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 Center.
The North Dakota Court System lists the courthouse at 115 West Main Street, Center.
The court page lists David Hilliard as sheriff and Rebecca Bethke as clerk of district court.
The court page lists regular courthouse hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Oliver County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Oliver County official source (ndcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official sheriff department and county department directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official Oliver County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Oliver County official source (post.nd.gov)	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 Oliver 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 Oliver County. Oliver County is centered on Center and has 1,898 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: Center
County-equivalent identity: 38-065
Population: 1,898 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is Center.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists the courthouse at 115 West Main Street, Center.
Local detail: The court page lists David Hilliard as sheriff and Rebecca Bethke as clerk of district court.
The court page lists regular courthouse hours as 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is Center.
Local detail: The North Dakota Court System lists the courthouse at 115 West Main Street, Center.
Local detail: The court page lists David Hilliard as sheriff and Rebecca Bethke as clerk of district court.

How do I verify an Oliver County court date?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify an Oliver County court date depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

Where can I request Oliver County court records?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I request Oliver County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

How do I contact the Oliver County Sheriff?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Oliver County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

Where can I ask about custody or booking?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, 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 provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

Which agency handles an incident in Center?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles an incident in Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

What are the Oliver County courthouse hours?

For Oliver County, start with Official Oliver County government portal and Official sheriff department and county department directory, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Oliver County courthouse hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The court location page provides contacts and hours but not a complete live docket or jail roster.

Finding Oliver County criminal court records

The Oliver County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Oliver County government administers county services outside incorporated municipal limits. Court: North Dakota District Court serves Oliver 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 directly. Municipal: Center and other municipalities retain local authority within incorporated boundaries.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use Official sheriff department and county department directory. The county department page does not establish that all sheriff records are available online.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

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

Related North Dakota county guides

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Official Oliver County and North Dakota record sources

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

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