North Dakota Court Locations and Records

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Family cases in North Dakota are heard in the District Court. North Dakota's District Court hears all divorce and custody cases. North Dakota's 53 counties are grouped into judicial districts.

The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official North Dakota directory and case record search are below.

Official North Dakota court locators

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ND court locations by county (North Dakota judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations

North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry (North Dakota courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access

North Dakota state courts website (North Dakota judicial branch): The official home of the North Dakota court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.ndcourts.gov

North Dakota Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies): North Dakota's statewide Odyssey File & Serve portal is live and you can register yourself. E-filing is required for lawyers but optional for people without a lawyer, so you may also file on paper in person or by mail. https://northdakota.tylertech.cloud/

North Dakota court self-help resources (North Dakota courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own North Dakota family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help

North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry: No account needed. Juvenile proceedings, sexual-assault restraining orders, warrant affidavits, and in-camera documents are excluded from public search. https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access

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Search by case number, party/attorney name, or date filed

Official link data for North Dakota was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Which court hears family cases in North Dakota?

Family cases in North Dakota are heard in the District Court. North Dakota's District Court hears all divorce and custody cases. North Dakota's 53 counties are grouped into judicial districts.

Can I look up an existing North Dakota case online?

North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry is the official search. No account needed. Juvenile proceedings, sexual-assault restraining orders, warrant affidavits, and in-camera documents are excluded from public search.

Is the clerk the same as the court?

No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.