Records North Dakota Steele County
Steele County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Steele County, North Dakota; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Steele County public records: common questions
Where to search Steele County records
Steele County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services. Use Statewide North Dakota court-record search for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesCounty government directory, courthouse hours, and public services
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsStatewide North Dakota court-record search
- 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.
- Steele County’s official information page states that Finley has been the county seat since 1919.
- The sheriff’s office is listed at 201 Washington Avenue West, second floor, in Finley, with telephone number 701-524-2742.
- The county identifies Wayne Beckman as sheriff and states that county sheriffs are elected every four years.
- The clerk/recorder page states that the office maintains court records and records real-estate instruments, liens, mortgages, deeds, and related documents.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County sheriff and coroner information | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | Statewide North Dakota court-record search | State | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | County district-court location, officials, hours, and East Central Judicial District | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Steele County official source (steelecountynd.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Steele County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Steele County has 1,797 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
- 38-091
- Population
- 1,797 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Steele County’s official information page states that Finley has been the county seat since 1919.
- Local detail
- The sheriff’s office is listed at 201 Washington Avenue West, second floor, in Finley, with telephone number 701-524-2742.
- Local detail
- The county identifies Wayne Beckman as sheriff and states that county sheriffs are elected every four years.
- Local detail
- The clerk/recorder page states that the office maintains court records and records real-estate instruments, liens, mortgages, deeds, and related documents.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Steele County’s official information page states that Finley has been the county seat since 1919.
- Local detail: The sheriff’s office is listed at 201 Washington Avenue West, second floor, in Finley, with telephone number 701-524-2742.
- Local detail: The county identifies Wayne Beckman as sheriff and states that county sheriffs are elected every four years.
How do I contact the Steele County Sheriff?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Steele County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Where is Steele County district court located?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Steele County district court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Which judicial district handles Steele County cases?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judicial district handles Steele County cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
How do I request Steele County court or land records?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Steele County court or land records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Does Steele County publish inmate information?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does Steele County publish inmate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Which agency handles police and municipal-court matters in Finley or Hope?
For Steele County, start with County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services and County sheriff and coroner information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles police and municipal-court matters in Finley or Hope depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use County sheriff and coroner information. Real-estate and court-record availability, exemptions, and fees may vary by record type and should be confirmed with the clerk/recorder.
Criminal cases in Steele County
Start with County district-court location, officials, hours, and East Central Judicial District for the official Steele County court path. County: Steele County government offices are centered at 201 Washington Avenue West, Finley. Court: Steele County is in the East Central Judicial District; district-court and clerk/recorder services are listed at the Finley courthouse.
Jail and custody information for Steele County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The sheriff and county pages do not provide a current jail roster or detailed booking procedure.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff’s office is the county law-enforcement contact; the cited sources do not identify a jail roster or detention facility. Municipal: The cited county sources do not define municipal police or municipal-court boundaries for Finley or Hope.
Statewide sources for North Dakota records
Use Statewide North Dakota court-record search as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby North Dakota records pages
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Official Steele County and North Dakota record sources
For an official starting point, use County government directory, courthouse hours, and public services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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