Cass County, with a population of 184,525, is the most populous county in North Dakota. It covers a total area of 1,764.9 square miles, making it the 10th largest county in the state by land mass. The county has a total housing unit of 85,397 with an average household income of $66,747. It is home to Fargo, the state's most populous city, which also serves as the county seat.

Courts in Cass County

Cass County is within the East Central Judicial District. It is served by the District and Municipal Courts. The District Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases and is authorized to issue quo warranto, habeas corpus, or other remedial writs. The Juvenile Division of the Court has jurisdiction over juvenile cases, including issues on guardianship, adoption, abortion by female minors without parental consent, and probate.

On the other hand, the Municipal courts in Cass County hear cases involving misdemeanors, and violations of city or municipal ordinances. They also handle civil cases involving monetary claims.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Cass County

The Clerk of the East Central Judicial District Court maintains all court records. The Office of the Clerk makes these records available online for easy access. Interested individuals can also visit the Office of the Clerk or mail a request for copies.

Types of Public Court Records in Cass County

All court records are open to the general public except those sealed by law or court order. In Cass County, the following types of court records are available to the public:

• Criminal Court Records: Such as court proceedings for misdemeanors and felonies
• Civil Court Records: Such as non-criminal disputes like breaches of contract and personal injury cases
• Traffic Court Records: Such as traffic violations like driving without a seat belt, or license
• Probate Court Records: Such as will, documentation of decedents’ estates and liabilities
• Family Court Records: Such as divorce, custody, and adoption cases

Confidential Court Records

Confidential court records include records not open to public inspection by law or court order. The following are examples of such records in Cass County:

• Juvenile case proceedings
• Medical and mental health records
• Identifying information about jurors
• Unexecuted warrants and summons
• Pretrial bail
• Adoption and paternity proceedings
• Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, credit, debit, or electronic fund transfer card numbers
• Domestic violence protection order files
• Psychological evaluation and drug treatment records

Juvenile Delinquency in Cass, ND

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Cass County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in North Dakota often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

A lot of counties, including, Cass County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Cass County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Cass County, ND

https://www.nd.gov/

County Seat:	Fargo
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1873
Total Square Miles:	1,768
2019 Population:	177,787
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	211 9Th St S County Courthouse Fargo , ND 58103-1833 https://www.casscountygov.com/

Cass County, ND Courts