North Dakota Criminal Records

Criminal records in North Dakota are official files that comprehensively overview a person's interactions with the law. These records include information on incarceration, criminal histories, and sentences within the state's nine prisons from various sources.

The North Dakota Attorney General (NDAG) publicly keeps most of this state's criminal records. North Dakota has a statute that opens all government documents and conferences to the public except if a specific law prohibits it.

Even though the details of what's in a criminal record vary by county, North Dakota Criminal Records include the following:

• Subject's personal information (full name, date of birth, and gender)
• Any aliases
• Photograph
• Fingerprints
• Current and previous addresses
• Criminal case number
• History of arrests
• The current and past warrants
• Criminal arrest dates

The information contained in a criminal record differs from state to state. However, in North Dakota, the following crimes may appear on your criminal record:

Felonies

North Dakota, like most states, divides felony records into four groups based on how bad they are. Class AA is the most severe type of felony in this state, while Class C is the least serious.

Class AA Felony

Human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and murder are examples of this type of felony. It bears a harsh penalty of life in jail without the possibility of parole.

Class A Felony

If you commit this felony, you could spend up to 20 years in prison and pay a $20,000 fine. Some examples under this class include:

• Kidnapping
• Treason
• Sex trafficking
• Armed robbery
• Murdering someone out of anger

Class B Felony

Aggravated assault on minors, manslaughter, and sexual imposition are Class B felonies. If you commit this felony, you will go to jail for ten years and have to pay a $20,000 fine.

Class C Felony

Human cloning, negligent homicide, firearm theft, and perjury are examples of Class C felonies. If you commit these crimes, you will go to jail for five years and have to pay a $10,000 fine.

In North Dakota, a felony will remain on your record for life unless sealed. In most cases, you can get your felony record removed five years after you finish your sentence. A severe felony, on the other hand, is not eligible for sealing until ten years after you complete the punishment.

Misdemeanors

In North Dakota, a misdemeanor record is a crime that can get you up to a year in prison or jail. North Dakota, like most states, categorizes misdemeanor records as Class A or B misdemeanors.

Class A Misdemeanors

Repeated domestic abuse and embezzlement are examples of crimes in this class. It entails a maximum sentence of 360 days in prison and a $3,000 fine.

Class B Misdemeanors

Class B misdemeanors include crimes like domestic violence on the first offense and theft of less than $500 worth of property. Those who commit an offense under this type will face 30 days imprisonment and must pay a $1,500 fine.

Although misdemeanor records are less severe than felony records, they will stay on your record for life unless sealed. In North Dakota, you must remain crime-free for three years after completing your conviction to be eligible for sealing.

Criminal Driving Violations

Criminal driving violation records in North Dakota are serious violations with serious repercussions. North Dakota classifies criminal driving violations as either felony or misdemeanor traffic violations.

Felony Traffic Violations

The most severe criminal driving violations in North Dakota are traffic felonies. It can get you more than a year in jail, hefty fines, and losing your driving privileges. The most common kinds of traffic felony offenses are:

• DWI resulting in death
• Hit and run
• Vehicular homicide

Misdemeanor Traffic Violations

In North Dakota, traffic misdemeanors are not as bad as traffic felonies. Individuals in this state are most likely to violate Class A and B traffic misdemeanors and be punished under the law on these types.

Some examples of misdemeanor traffic offenses that can get you in trouble in North Dakota are:

• Not reporting an accident
• Over speeding
• Reckless driving
• Driving without a valid insurance
• Avoiding law enforcement
• DUI
• Driving without a license

The degree of a driving crime influences how long it stays on a North Dakota Criminal Record. Most convictions in the state remain for five years, but a misdemeanor DWI will remain for seven years, and a felony DWI will stay ten years on your record.

Sexual Offenses

In North Dakota, the punishments for sexual offense records vary depending on the age of the victim and the offender. The following are the most prevalent sexual offenses in North Dakota:

Gross Sexual Imposition

This type of sexual offense includes sexual encounters or sexual touching with a child under 15. Gross sexual imposition is a Class AA crime if the offender is 22 years old. This type of sexual offense carries a five-year or life imprisonment.

If that is not the case, it's a Class A felony punishable by $20,000, 20 years in prison, or both.

Minor Corruption

This type of sexual crime occurs when a minor between the ages of 15 and 17 and an offender who is at least 18 years old commits sexual acts. This crime can be a Class C felony or a Class A misdemeanor if:

• The defendant was under 22 at the time of the offense (a Class A misdemeanor)
• The defendant was older than 22 at the time of the crime (a Class C felony)

You can spend a year in custodial for a Class A misdemeanor, pay a $3,000 fine, or do both. On the other hand, a Class C felony can get you up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Sexual Assault

This type of sexual crime is when a child between the ages of 15 and 17 has sexual interaction with an individual who is 18 or older. It can be a Class A misdemeanor that carries a punishment of one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both, or a Class C felony that carries a sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both if:

• The perpetrator was under the age of 22 at the time of the offense (a Class A misdemeanor)
• The perpetrator was older than 22 at the time of the crime (a Class C felony)

In addition to the applicable penalties and prison sentences, those convicted of certain sexual offenses in North Dakota must register as sex offenders.

In North Dakota, most sex offenders must register for 15 or 25 years. The registration term begins upon the later of the offender's conviction or release from prison. Other criminals with severe cases must register for life.

If interested, you can search the North Dakota sex offender registry controlled by the NDGA. This registry is a public database with details of individuals guilty of sex crimes in the state.

In North Dakota, expunging a criminal record is only possible in a few situations. However, a sealing process is a lot easier option if you committed a crime in this state and wish to remove your criminal history.

North Dakota Sealing Process

The following are the steps to petition to seal in North Dakota:

• To begin a petition, complete the Petition to Seal Criminal Records and Proposed Order to Seal Criminal Records.
• Provide the prosecuting officials with copies of the petition documents.
• After you provide the prosecuting official with the petition paperwork, the official will notify and solicit input from others familiar with you and the offense(s) you want to seal.
• Submit your petition documents to the court clerk in charge of the existing criminal case. When you file, make copies of all the documents for your records and pay a filing fee. Contact the court clerk for any amount.
• If your petition is accepted, the court may hold a hearing 45 days after filing.
• Attend the hearing.

Who Is Eligible for Sealing in North Dakota?

You can get your criminal record sealed in North Dakota if found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony and without a new offense in at least three years (misdemeanor) or five years (felony) since being released from prison, parole, or probation.

Inmate records in North Dakota are an official collection of a person's details and precise information about their time in jail. This document provides factual information, files, and data regarding inmates housed in facilities maintained by the state, county, city, or other jurisdiction.

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) handles most inmate records in the state. DOCR also maintains an online inmate database to access these documents.

Anyone who wants to can do an inmate search by entering the offender's last name or first name in this database.

When the public looks at North Dakota Inmate Records, they can find out the following information:

• Inmate's personal information (name, birth date, race, gender)
• Any aliases
• Booking photo
• Weight and height
• DOC ID
• Convicted offense
• Incarceration date
• Date of the expected release
• Placed in charge
• Sentence summary

North Dakota Arrest Records are the documents created by local law enforcement after apprehending a suspect in connection with an alleged crime.

North Dakota Arrest Warrants allow law enforcement to detain and arrest suspects. After putting someone under arrest, the officer will take them into custody. In custody, the suspect will go through a booking process in which the officer collects fingerprints and photographs for record-keeping purposes.

The state's central repository for arrest records is the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

The DOCR or the local county sheriff's office can provide interested public members with North Dakota Arrest Records. For the records request, both agencies may charge a small fee.

However, DOCR will only give records to people currently in jail, on parole, or on probation. On the other hand, the sheriff's office can provide documents for every county arrestee, regardless of status.

Also, you can request a copy of the arrest record in person, by mail, or online. The process is simple and uncomplicated, and most agencies give documents within days.

To seek an arrest record by mail, the requesting party must complete the proper form and send it to the authorized agency. The agency's website usually has these forms.

You can also ask for arrest records on the North Dakota Court Records website. You don't need to log in or create a password to access these records on the website.

Once you obtain this record in North Dakota, you'll access the following information:

• Arrestee's personal information (name, date of birth, sex)
• Fingerprint
• Mugshot
• Convicted crime
• Date of arrest
• The place of the arrest
• Officer in charge of arresting
• Location of the detention center

Criminal records in North Dakota can benefit various purposes, including background checks, job screening, and personal research. These records might also reveal important information regarding a person's criminal background.

State agencies, professional licensing boards, and the general public can get criminal history records from the BCI. Those who want to conduct an illegal record search can do so via mail. To apply, an individual must fill out a Request for Criminal History Record Information form, pay a $15 fee, and send the form and payment to the department.

In addition, criminal records check in North Dakota might be fingerprint-based or name-based. You can use the North Dakota Attorney General Criminal History Check and perform a criminal record check by fingerprint or name.

It is essential to know that name-based searches won't find arrest records if the person uses a different name. But a fingerprint-based search will find arrest records even if the person got arrested under an unknown name.

You must have the following to conduct a criminal record check in North Dakota:

• Subject's personal information (full name and date of birth)
• Any aliases
• Fingerprints
• Social security number
• The subject's current location
• Signed authorization form

You can also use the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry Portal to obtain a free public criminal record check. However, free access may limit the quality of information you can get.