Verify custody status, warrant lookups, court records, and inmate contacts through Burleigh County’s official portals and the Bismarck-area channels that serve this jurisdiction.
All information here is for reference only — confirm details directly with the official sources listed below.
Burleigh County Official Contacts and Lookup Channels
- Call Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 for warrant inquiries, arrest reports, and inmate-status questions; regular hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Search current detention records and facility information through the Burleigh/Morton Detention Center — view Detention Center facility information on the county’s official site.
- Verify court case filings through the ND Courts statewide case search by defendant name or case number.
- Reach Burleigh County Courthouse at (701) 355-1350 for clerk-of-court questions; courthouse hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Submit incident or crash report requests through the Burleigh County Sheriff records request portal.
For records that span multiple jurisdictions — screening someone whose history may extend beyond Burleigh County into other states — the official county portals cover only local filings; the nationwide records check below picks up where they leave off.
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On the Burleigh County side, the addresses, phone numbers, and per-destination scope notes follow; scope cells flag what each channel will and will not confirm.
| Task | Official destination | Coverage & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Custody / booking status | Burleigh/Morton Detention Center facility information | Burleigh + Morton joint facility; call Sheriff to confirm recent bookings |
| Warrant & operations inquiries | Burleigh County Sheriff operations overview | County-level warrants and patrol operations; not a public warrant search database |
| Court case search | ND Courts statewide case search | Statewide; filter by Burleigh County. Does not appear to include sealed or juvenile records |
| Bail bond board & court location | ND Court System Burleigh County location directory | Lists licensed bondsmen, clerk contacts, and court hours |
| Incident & crash reports | Burleigh County Sheriff records request portal | Sheriff-handled cases only; Bismarck PD cases require separate request |
Burleigh County Warrants and Arrest Records: Where to Check First
Burleigh County warrant and arrest record inquiries run through the Sheriff’s Office Operations division — the county’s confirmed official path for warrant-related questions. The Burleigh County Sheriff operations overview covers patrol, warrants, and constable precinct activity. There is no publicly searchable online warrant database confirmed for Burleigh County; the direct route is calling Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 during regular business hours.
For court-filed criminal and civil case records, the ND Courts system is the statewide resource. You can search by defendant name or case number through the ND Courts statewide case search; filter results to Burleigh County for local filings. The ND Court System Burleigh County location directory also lists the South Central Judicial District clerk contacts and court hours — useful if you need to confirm a case number in person.
Two things matter here: which office holds the record, and whether the case was filed at the county or city level. Arrests made by the Bismarck Police Department may appear in the ND Courts system once charges are filed, but for incident-level records you’d need to request those separately from BPD. Reach Bismarck Police Department at (701) 223-1212 for city-handled cases.
| Record type | Where it lives | What it will NOT show | Next step if empty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active warrants | Sheriff operations overview — call to confirm | No public online warrant search confirmed | Call Sheriff at (701) 222-6651 |
| Criminal / civil case filings | ND Courts statewide case search | Sealed, expunged, or juvenile records | Contact Burleigh County Courthouse clerk |
| Arrest / incident reports (Sheriff) | Sheriff records request portal | City PD arrests; cases outside Sheriff jurisdiction | Separate request to Bismarck PD |
| Arrest / incident reports (Bismarck PD) | Call Bismarck Police Department at (701) 223-1212 | Sheriff-handled rural cases | Call BPD records division directly |
Finding Someone Held at the Burleigh/Morton Detention Center
Custody status for Burleigh County inmates is handled through the Burleigh/Morton Detention Center — a joint facility serving both Burleigh and Morton counties. The Detention Center facility information on the county’s official site is the confirmed county-level destination for booking and custody details.
If you need to confirm whether someone was booked in the last several hours, calling the Sheriff’s Office directly is more reliable than waiting for online records to update. Reach Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 — staff can confirm current custody status for recent bookings. The county also maintains a Sheriff’s Department frequently asked questions that covers common detention-related questions.
Victim notification for custody changes is handled through the VINELink system. The county’s VINELink notification signup lets you register for automated alerts when an inmate’s status changes. Custody status reflects the joint Burleigh/Morton population — not Burleigh County alone.
Posting Bond After a Burleigh County Arrest
Bond in Burleigh County is set by the court at the initial appearance, which typically follows booking at the Detention Center. The ND Court System Burleigh County location directory lists the South Central Judicial District clerk contacts and includes a section on licensed bail bondsmen — the most direct official source for bondsman information in this county.
Specific bail amounts, accepted payment methods at the jail, and release processing times are not confirmed in the official dataset for this county. For those details, call Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 or reach the Burleigh County Courthouse at (701) 355-1350 for clerk-of-court questions about a specific case. Courthouse hours run 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on regular business days.
Cash bond paid directly at the jail and surety bonds through a licensed bondsman are the two standard paths in North Dakota — but confirm the current accepted methods with the Detention Center before arriving.
Inmate Visits, Deposits, and Communication at the Detention Center
Visitation, phone, and deposit rules at the Burleigh/Morton Detention Center sit outside the warrant and records workflow — the Detention Center’s own official information is the authoritative source for these logistics.
Specific visitation schedules, dress code requirements, and scheduling procedures are not confirmed in the current official dataset for this facility. The Detention Center facility information is the place to check for current rules, and calling the Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 before traveling is the safest approach — hours and scheduling can change.
For money deposits to an inmate’s account, the Detention Center’s official workflow references the JailATM commissary deposit portal as the designated deposit channel. This is a vendor service linked from the official county workflow — not a county-owned destination. The Detention Center programs overview covers inmate programming, which may affect visitation eligibility for participants.
Bring a valid photo ID for any in-person visit. Confirm current scheduling requirements with the facility before you go.
Police Reports and Public Safety Records in Burleigh County
Incident and accident reports handled by the Burleigh County Sheriff are requested through the Burleigh County Sheriff records request portal — the county’s confirmed official path for Sheriff-handled cases. For crash reports specifically, the Sheriff’s Office provides a direct crash/accident report request form (PDF) that you can download, complete, and submit.
Two things to keep in mind: the Sheriff’s records portal covers cases handled by the Sheriff’s Office and county patrol. Incidents handled by the Bismarck Police Department require a separate request directly from BPD — call Bismarck Police Department at (701) 223-1212 for city-handled reports. Downtown Bismarck has 90-minute parking enforcement from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday if you’re visiting in person.
The Sheriff’s operations overview — the same resource referenced in the warrant and arrest records workflow above — also covers patrol operations and constable precinct activity relevant to public safety inquiries. More detailed public-safety-specific tools such as a most-wanted list or sex-offender registry are not confirmed in the official dataset for Burleigh County at this time.
Common Questions About Burleigh County Arrest Records and Jail
How do I find out if someone is currently in the Burleigh/Morton Detention Center?
Call Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 222-6651 to confirm current custody status, or check the Detention Center facility information for the latest official contact details; the facility serves both Burleigh and Morton counties.
Where can I search Burleigh County court case records online?
Search criminal and civil case filings through the ND Courts statewide case search by defendant name or case number; filter by Burleigh County for local cases. Sealed and juvenile records do not appear in this system.
How do I request a copy of a police or incident report in Burleigh County?
Submit your request through the Burleigh County Sheriff records request portal for Sheriff-handled cases; for crash reports, download and complete the crash/accident report request form directly.
What is the difference between a warrant search and a court case search in Burleigh County?
A warrant inquiry goes through the Sheriff’s Office — call (701) 222-6651 since there is no confirmed public online warrant database for Burleigh County. A court case search uses the ND Courts statewide case search and returns filed criminal and civil case records, not active warrant status.
How do I find licensed bail bondsmen for a Burleigh County case?
The ND Court System Burleigh County location directory includes a licensed bail bond board section; call the Burleigh County Courthouse at (701) 355-1350 for clerk-of-court questions about a specific case’s bond amount.
Burleigh County sources and official links used
All official resources cited in this article are drawn from Burleigh County and North Dakota state government sources.
- Burleigh/Morton Detention Center facility information — Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department
- Burleigh County Sheriff operations overview — warrants and patrol operations
- Burleigh County Sheriff records request portal — incident and crash report requests
- Crash/accident report request form — Burleigh County Sheriff (PDF)
- ND Courts statewide case search — criminal and civil case filings
- ND Court System Burleigh County location directory — clerk contacts, bondsmen, court hours
- VINELink notification signup — Burleigh County custody change alerts
- Detention Center programs overview — inmate programming information
- Burleigh County Sheriff frequently asked questions — detention-related common questions