Stark County Criminal Records

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Stark County public records: common questions

Where to search Stark County records

Stark County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices. Check current custody through Official county VINELink custody-notification information.

Court casesOfficial county government directory, departments, records, and public notices
Current custodyOfficial county VINELink custody-notification information
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.

Stark County Court is located at 51 3rd Street East in Dickinson and is part of North Dakota’s Southwest Judicial District.
The official court page lists Kimberly L. Schwartz as clerk of district court, Corey Lee as sheriff, and Amanda R. Engelstad as state’s attorney.
The Stark County Sheriff page identifies Corey Lee as sheriff; the county directory lists the sheriff’s office at 66 West Museum Drive in Dickinson and provides phone number 701-456-7614.
Stark County Planning and Zoning administers county zoning, subdivision regulations, land-use planning, and floodplain management for unincorporated Stark County.
The county states that the City of Dickinson serves as Stark County’s building department.
The county Community Supervision Program is available to eligible defendants residing in Stark and several surrounding counties following prosecutorial recommendation and district-court referral; participation can include GPS monitoring, 24/7 supervision, and treatment requirements.

Stark County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official county VINELink custody-notification information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official county sheriff information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Stark County official source (ndcourts.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.

Records for Stark 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. Stark County has 34,013 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: 38-089
Population: 34,013 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Stark County Court is located at 51 3rd Street East in Dickinson and is part of North Dakota’s Southwest Judicial District.
Local detail: The official court page lists Kimberly L. Schwartz as clerk of district court, Corey Lee as sheriff, and Amanda R. Engelstad as state’s attorney.
Local detail: The Stark County Sheriff page identifies Corey Lee as sheriff; the county directory lists the sheriff’s office at 66 West Museum Drive in Dickinson and provides phone number 701-456-7614.
Local detail: Stark County Planning and Zoning administers county zoning, subdivision regulations, land-use planning, and floodplain management for unincorporated Stark County.
Local detail: The county states that the City of Dickinson serves as Stark County’s building department.
Local detail: The county Community Supervision Program is available to eligible defendants residing in Stark and several surrounding counties following prosecutorial recommendation and district-court referral; participation can include GPS monitoring, 24/7 supervision, and treatment requirements.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Stark County Court is located at 51 3rd Street East in Dickinson and is part of North Dakota’s Southwest Judicial District.
Local detail: The official court page lists Kimberly L. Schwartz as clerk of district court, Corey Lee as sheriff, and Amanda R. Engelstad as state’s attorney.
Local detail: The Stark County Sheriff page identifies Corey Lee as sheriff; the county directory lists the sheriff’s office at 66 West Museum Drive in Dickinson and provides phone number 701-456-7614.

How can I find a Stark County Court case, hearing date, or clerk contact?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find a Stark County Court case, hearing date, or clerk contact depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

Which court handles a criminal, civil, juvenile, or family-law matter in Stark County?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a criminal, civil, juvenile, or family-law matter in Stark County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

How can I contact the Stark County Sheriff about an incident, arrest, warrant, or civil-process record?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Stark County Sheriff about an incident, arrest, warrant, or civil-process record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

How can I check custody status or receive release notifications through VINELink?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check custody status or receive release notifications through VINELink depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

What is the Stark County Community Supervision Program and who may be referred to it?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the Stark County Community Supervision Program and who may be referred to it depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

Which office handles zoning, subdivision, floodplain, or building-permit questions for property in Stark County?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles zoning, subdivision, floodplain, or building-permit questions for property in Stark County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

When should I contact the City of Dickinson instead of Stark County for a building or municipal matter?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. When should I contact the City of Dickinson instead of Stark County for a building or municipal matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

How do I request county property, tax, recorder, election, or public-meeting records?

For Stark County, start with Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request county property, tax, recorder, election, or public-meeting records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

Stark County criminal and court records

The Stark County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Stark County government handles county administration, county roads, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, the sheriff, and county records and departments. Court: Stark County matters are handled through the North Dakota Court System’s Southwest Judicial District at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson. District court, clerk, state’s attorney, and municipal court records may have separate custodians.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff provides county law-enforcement functions. Custody information and notifications are routed through the county’s listed VINELink resource and regional correctional arrangements; the reviewed county pages did not provide a complete current jail roster or facility profile. Municipal: Dickinson and other incorporated municipalities retain separate police, building, zoning, and municipal-court authority within their jurisdictions. County planning and zoning applies primarily to unincorporated areas.

Stark County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with Official county VINELink custody-notification information. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, jail address, visitation schedule, or booking-search procedure.

Police and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official county sheriff information. Court personnel, office hours, and contact details can change and should be confirmed with the North Dakota Court System.

North Dakota statewide record sources

Statewide North Dakota sources are separate from Stark 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

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

Nearby North Dakota county pages

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Official Stark County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county government directory, departments, records, and public notices. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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