Walsh County Criminal Records

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Walsh County public records: common questions

Where to search Walsh County records

Walsh County, North Dakota court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District.

Court casesCounty district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District
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.

Bev Demers is listed as Clerk of District Court and Ron Jurgens as sheriff.
The courthouse hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the building closes at 4:30 p.m. while phone availability continues until 5:00 p.m.
The county court listing gives telephone number 701-352-0350 and identifies Kelley M. R. Cole as state’s attorney.

Walsh County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Official records	County government website and public-service directory	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Court cases	Northeast Judicial District boundaries and court administration	County or local	Open source	August 20, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Walsh County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Walsh County has 10,179 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: 38-099
Population: 10,179 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Bev Demers is listed as Clerk of District Court and Ron Jurgens as sheriff.
The courthouse hours are listed as 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the building closes at 4:30 p.m. while phone availability continues until 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The county court listing gives telephone number 701-352-0350 and identifies Kelley M. R. Cole as state’s attorney.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Bev Demers is listed as Clerk of District Court and Ron Jurgens as sheriff.
The courthouse hours are listed as 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the building closes at 4:30 p.m. while phone availability continues until 5:00 p.m.

How do I contact the Walsh County Sheriff?

No reviewed official source for Walsh County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use County government website and public-service directory to identify the agency that created the report before submitting a request.

Where is Walsh County district court held?

The cited sources do not define municipal police or municipal-court boundaries for Grafton or other county communities. Check Northeast Judicial District boundaries and court administration to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which judicial district handles Walsh County cases?

The reviewed official sources for Walsh County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I search Walsh County court records?

The reviewed Walsh County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where can I ask about jail or custody status?

Current approved sources for Walsh County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which agency handles municipal police and court matters in Grafton?

The approved official source set for Walsh County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the identified local custody and law-enforcement contact; the cited sources do not identify a jail roster or detention facility. Municipal: The cited sources do not define municipal police or municipal-court boundaries for Grafton or other county communities.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Walsh County court and felony records

Start with County district-court location, officials, hours, and Northeast Judicial District for the official Walsh County court path. County: Walsh County government and courthouse operations are centered at 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton. Court: District cases are assigned to North Dakota’s Northeast Judicial District; the county court is listed at 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county website directory does not by itself establish city-level court or policing jurisdiction.

Walsh County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. No current county-operated jail roster or booking page was located in the cited official sources.

Official Walsh County and North Dakota record sources

For an official starting point, use County government website and public-service directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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