Rolette County, ND Courts and Public Records
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The District Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Rolette County. Municipal courts, juvenile court, and other specialty courts sit alongside it in North Dakota.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | District Court, Rolette County, North Dakota |
| Website | NorthDakotaCourts.org |
| Handles | Trial matters of general jurisdiction heard by the District Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (the U.S. District Court for North Dakota), city ordinance cases (municipal courts), and juvenile matters (juvenile court) |
| Online Case Search | Case Search and Pay Fines |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Case Search and Pay Fines |
How to Search Rolette County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Rolette County court records are kept by the Clerk of District Court.
Online
Go to the Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org.
Search for case information by name or case number.
Pay listed fines through the same portal.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to the Clerk of District Court's office for the county.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which records are available for in-person review.
Best for: Records not available online
By Mail or Email
Ask the Clerk of District Court for the mailing address or email.
Include the case number and party names in any written request.
Ask the clerk how long a response takes before you send.
Best for: Requests when you cannot visit in person
Search by Name on NorthDakotaCourts.org
Go to NorthDakotaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Rolette County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
Rolette County courts handled an estimated 2,266 new cases in CY 2025 and disposed of an estimated 2,246. The estimate scales North Dakota statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~2,266
Total filings in CY 2025
~2,246
Total dispositions in CY 2025
~2,266
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-8.3%
Change in total filings vs CY 2024
| Metric | CY 2025 | CY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,266 | ~2,470 | ~-8.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,246 | ~2,437 | ~-7.8% |
| Criminal Filings | ~1,813 | ~1,976 | ~-8.2% |
| Civil Filings | ~227 | ~247 | ~-8.1% |
| Family Law Filings | ~102 | ~111 | ~-8.1% |
| Probate Filings | ~18 | ~20 | ~-10.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~5 | ~5 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~102 | ~111 | ~-8.1% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: North Dakota statewide figures scaled by Rolette County's 1.47% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Rolette County?
Estimated total filings in Rolette County moved down over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2025 | ~2,266 | ~2,246 | ~-8.3% |
| CY 2024 | ~2,470 | ~2,437 | ~-9.0% |
| CY 2023 | ~2,715 | ~2,642 | ~+8.8% |
| CY 2022 | ~2,495 | ~2,466 | ~+6.3% |
| CY 2021 | ~2,348 | ~2,319 | ~+6.3% |
Estimated filings changed -3.5% between CY 2021 and CY 2025, from 2,348 to 2,266. The largest annual change was -9.0% in CY 2024. The latest change of -8.3% reflects statewide North Dakota trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: North Dakota statewide figures scaled by Rolette County's 1.47% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Rolette County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Rolette County, at about 80.0% of filings in CY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~1,813 | ~80.0% | ~-8.2% |
| Civil | ~227 | ~10.0% | ~-8.1% |
| Family law | ~102 | ~4.5% | ~-8.1% |
| Juvenile | ~102 | ~4.5% | ~-8.1% |
| Probate | ~18 | ~0.8% | ~-10.0% |
| Mental health | ~5 | ~0.2% | ~+0.0% |
Mental health cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and probate cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: North Dakota statewide figures scaled by Rolette County's 1.47% share of the state population.
How Does Rolette County Compare With North Dakota Overall?
Rolette County is estimated to account for about 1.47% of the 154,399 cases filed in North Dakota courts in CY 2025.
| Metric | Rolette County | North Dakota | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,266 | 154,399 | ~1.47% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-8.3% | -8.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,266 | 2,807 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,246 | 2,782 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~80.0% | 80.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~10.0% | 10.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~4.5% | 4.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide North Dakota figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: North Dakota statewide figures scaled by Rolette County's 1.47% share of the state population.
Rolette County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are North Dakota statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Rolette County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 12.5% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.3% of North Dakota's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
1,900
Violent crimes, North Dakota statewide, 2025
11,806
Property crimes, North Dakota statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
237.7
Violent crime rate per 100K, North Dakota statewide, 2025 (population 799,358)
-12.5%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, North Dakota statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (13,706 vs 15,658)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 12 | 1.5 | 20 | -40.0% |
| Rape | 371 | 46.4 | 421 | -11.9% |
| Robbery | 149 | 18.6 | 216 | -31.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 1,368 | 171.1 | 1,394 | -1.9% |
| Violent crimes total | 1,900 | 237.7 | 2,051 | -7.4% |
| Burglary | 1,632 | 204.2 | 2,179 | -25.1% |
| Larceny-theft | 8,900 | 1113.4 | 9,864 | -9.8% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,217 | 152.2 | 1,496 | -18.6% |
| Property crimes total | 11,806 | 1476.9 | 13,607 | -13.2% |
Rates use the North Dakota 2025 population of 799,358. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Rolette County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Rolette County Courthouse Locations
Rolette County court proceedings are held at the Rolette County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolette County Courthouse | 102 2nd St NE, Rolla, ND 58367 | (701) 477-5665 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Rolette County?
In Rolette County, North Dakota, most cases are heard in the district court for the county, with some traffic and ordinance cases in city municipal courts.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court in Rolette County or the municipal court that issued the citation | Traffic tickets are heard in district court or in a city municipal court, depending on who issued the citation. |
| Parking ticket | The city that issued the ticket (municipal court or city office) | Parking tickets are generally handled by the issuing city. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court, Rolette County | Misdemeanors are heard in the North Dakota district court for the county. |
| Felony | District Court, Rolette County | Felony cases are heard in the North Dakota district court, which is the state's trial court of general jurisdiction. |
| DUI | District Court, Rolette County | DUI cases may be heard in district court or a municipal court, depending on the charge and who filed it. |
| Domestic violence | District Court, Rolette County | Protection orders and related criminal charges are filed with the clerk of district court. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court, Rolette County | Civil lawsuits are filed with the clerk of district court. |
| Small claims | Small claims division of District Court, Rolette County | Small claims are filed with the clerk of district court for the county. |
| Eviction | District Court, Rolette County | Eviction actions are filed with the clerk of district court. |
| Divorce | District Court, Rolette County | Divorce cases are filed with the clerk of district court. |
| Child custody or support | District Court, Rolette County | Custody and child support matters are handled in district court, with support also involving state child support services. |
| Probate or estate | District Court, Rolette County | Probate and estate matters are filed with the clerk of district court. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Court (district court), Rolette County | Juvenile matters are handled by the juvenile court within the district court system. |
| Appeal | North Dakota Supreme Court | Appeals from district court go to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Rolette County Court Records Public?
Court records for Rolette County are kept by the Clerk of District Court, and the statewide court website is the place to check which records are open.
Public records
Check the statewide access page on NorthDakotaCourts.org to see which court records are open to the public.
Restricted or confidential records
Ask the Clerk of District Court which records are restricted or sealed before you request them.
Online access
The Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org provides online case search. Online results may not include every document in a case.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of District Court's office for Rolette County to ask about records that are not available online.
How to Search Rolette County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Rolette County through the North Dakota public court records search.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family.
- Open the North Dakota Court Records Search portal.
- Search by name or case number, choosing the location or statewide search.
- Review the case details and the list of public documents.
- Request documents that are not online from the clerk of court in Rolette County.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | North Dakota Court Records Search | Public criminal case information and lists of public documents, searchable by name or case number. | Some documents may not be viewable online; contact the clerk of court for copies. |
| Traffic | North Dakota Court Records Search | District court traffic cases appear in the search. | Some municipal court cases may not be in the statewide search; check with the city court. |
| Civil | North Dakota Court Records Search | Civil case information and public document lists, searchable by name or case number. | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk of court in Rolette County. |
| Small claims | North Dakota Court Records Search | Small claims cases filed in district court may be searchable. | Availability of documents online can vary; confirm with the clerk of court. |
| Family law | North Dakota Court Records Search | Some divorce and custody case information may appear in the search. | Confidential or sealed family records are not available online. |
| Probate | North Dakota Court Records Search | Probate case information may be searchable. | Not all filings are viewable online; request copies from the clerk of court. |
| Juvenile | Clerk of District Court, Rolette County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are not available in public search. | Juvenile and sealed cases are excluded from public court search. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Rolette County
Fines for Rolette County can be paid online through the statewide portal.
- Online: Pay listed fines through the Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, so contact that agency to pay a parking ticket.
Rolette County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Rolette County court records?
Use the Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org to search by name or case number, or contact the Clerk of District Court.
Are Rolette County court records public?
Court records are kept by the Clerk of District Court. Check the statewide access page on NorthDakotaCourts.org for which records are open, or ask the clerk.
How do I find a criminal case in Rolette County?
Search by name in the Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org, or ask the Clerk of District Court for help.
How do I find a court date in Rolette County?
Check your notice or paperwork first, then contact the Clerk of District Court to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Rolette County?
Listed fines can be paid online through the Case Search and Pay Fines portal on NorthDakotaCourts.org. For other options, contact the Clerk of District Court.
How many cases are filed in Rolette County each year?
County filing counts for Rolette County are not published here, so no yearly case total is shown.
What is the most common type of case?
Case-type counts for Rolette County are not published here, so this page cannot name the most common case type.
Is crime in Rolette County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 7.4% to 1,900 in 2025 from 2,051 in 2024, and property crimes fell 13.2% to 11,806 from 13,607, as reported to the FBI. These are North Dakota statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Rolette County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 102 2nd St. N.E., Rolla, ND, 58367 |
| Phone Number: | 701-477-3816 |
| Website: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/rolette-county |
Useful Links
- Rolette County Court | North Dakota Supreme Court - Provides address, contact information, and judicial services available for Rolette County's court.
- North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry - Public Access - A tool for accessing public court records and case information in North Dakota, including Rolette County.
- Legal Self Help | North Dakota Supreme Court - Offers resources for individuals representing themselves in court, including forms and instructional guides.
- Child Support | North Dakota Department of Human Services - Information on child support services and how to access them through the ND Department of Human Services.
- Rolette County Official Government Website - Official site offering county services, contact details, and information on local government structure.
- Criminal History Records Information | NDBCI - Details on obtaining criminal history background checks through the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
- Professional Resources | North Dakota Supreme Court - Resources and information for legal professionals practicing law in North Dakota.
- North Dakota Bar Association | NDABA - Professional association providing legal education, resources, and support for North Dakota attorneys.
- North Dakota Legislative Branch - Access to legislative documents, laws, and state statutes relevant to judicial proceedings.
- Student Center | North Dakota Supreme Court - Educational resources and material related to understanding the court system and judicial processes for students.
- Court Records | North Dakota Supreme Court - Guide to accessing court records, including case search tools and information on record retention.
- Court Business | North Dakota Supreme Court - Information on court business processes, including administration and policy development in the courts.
- Court Administration | North Dakota Supreme Court - Provides insights into court administration, management, and organizational roles within the court system.
- Rolette County Clerk of Court - Contact details and services offered by the Clerk of Court's Office handling filing, case records, and more.
- Rolette County Sheriff's Office - Law enforcement services provided by the Sheriff's Office, including crime reports and other public safety information.
- Northeast Judicial District Local Rules and Orders - Access local court rules and administrative orders applicable to the Northeast Judicial District, including Rolette County.
- Electronic Case Filing | North Dakota Supreme Court - Guidance on e-filing procedures for legal documents in North Dakota courts.
- Research Resources | North Dakota Supreme Court - Access legal research materials, including case law, statutes, and secondary resources useful for legal research.
- Education | North Dakota Supreme Court - Judicial education programs and opportunities for continuing education for judges and court staff.
- Rolette County Commission - Information regarding the local county commission, which plays a role in county governance and approvals.
Table of Contents
- Rolette County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Rolette County Court Records
- Rolette County Court Statistics (CY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Rolette County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Rolette County?
- How Does Rolette County Compare With North Dakota Overall?
- Rolette County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Rolette County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Rolette County?
- Are Rolette County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Rolette County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Rolette County
- Rolette County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links