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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Walsh County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Dakota state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Walsh County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Walsh County, North Dakota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,214
Population
Census estimate
4,467
Households
Census estimate
$68,082
Median income
Annual household
$111,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Grafton
County seat
In North Dakota
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Walsh County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Walsh County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | North Dakota Court System - Walsh County North Dakota Court System |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Walsh County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Walsh | ND Recorders Information Network |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Walsh County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Walsh County Records
2026
Walsh County court records portal verified
State court system links for Walsh County verified against the North Dakota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside North Dakota, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Walsh County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Walsh County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Walsh County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the North Dakota statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the North Dakota state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Walsh County Records
❌ Myth: "Walsh County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Walsh County are held by the North Dakota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Walsh County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Walsh County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Dakota state repository has verified, current Walsh County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Walsh County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Walsh County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.ndcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Walsh County & North Dakota Records
For records not specific to Walsh County, use North Dakota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 North Dakota statewide record systems:
- North Dakota Court Records →
- North Dakota Criminal Records →
- North Dakota Property Records →
- North Dakota Vital Records →
- North Dakota Voter Records →
- North Dakota Wants & Warrants →
- North Dakota Licenses →
- North Dakota Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
North Dakota statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Walsh County, North Dakota
Walsh County is located in North Dakota. The county seat is Grafton.
- Population: 10,214
- Households: 4,467
- Median household income: $68,082
- Median home value: $111,700
- Below poverty line: 9.7%
- Land area: 1,281.6 sq mi
- Population density: 8.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 11
North Dakota Court System - Walsh County
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Northeast Judicial District · Address: 600 Cooper Ave, Grafton, ND 58237 · Bev Demers- Clerk of District Court · Michelle Flanders- Deputy Clerk of District Court · Ron Jurgens- Sheriff · Kelley M. R. Cole- State's Attorney · Stuart Askew- Assistant State's Attorney ·
North Dakota Court System
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A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.
North Dakota Court Records
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Walsh | ND Recorders Information Network
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Not a Member? join today · North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) is not liable for any legal opinions or assumptions made based on viewed images and/or data contained herein
Walsh | ND Recorders Information Network
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Not a Member? join today · North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) is not liable for any legal opinions or assumptions made based on viewed images and/or data contained herein
Walsh County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Walsh County, North Dakota government portal.
co.walsh.nd.us
Walsh County Home Page
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Walsh County ND
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County election officials
Official Free
County Election Officials County election officials, who are primarily County Auditors, are responsible to the Secretary of State for administering state election laws, rules, and regulations. to ND Dept. of Transportation Select from the options below for the detailed information and forms organized for each group. Verify your address as recorded within the Central Voter File.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Walsh County?
Walsh County court cases are searchable through the North Dakota Court System - Walsh County portal: https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/walsh-county. North Dakota also operates a state-level case lookup through the ND Courts Public Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are North Dakota marriage records public?
Marriage records in North Dakota are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in North Dakota?
Yes — in North Dakota, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Walsh County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.