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Bottineau County
NORTH DAKOTA

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
The Bottineau County Clerk of District Court is an appointed office. The Clerk of District Court is part of the North Dakota judicial system performing administrative duties associated with the District Court such as maintenance of criminal and civil case records, updating the court docket, and processing judgments. The District Court hears all felony criminal cases, domestic relations cases, and civil cases.
This office also serves as passport agent.
SERVICES OF THIS OFFICE
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Duties of the District Court Office include:
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Issuing Executions
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Clerk court proceedings and filing exhibits.
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Filing and preserving all papers delivered to him or her.
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Keep the records, books and papers pertaining to the court and record its proceedings.
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Process protection/restraining order applications.
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Jury Selection
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Traffic
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Mental Health
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Probate
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Guardianship/Conservatorship
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Name Change
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Child Support
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Civil
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Restraining/Protection Orders
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Small Claims
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Paternity
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Criminal; infractions, misdemeanors &felonies.
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Adoption
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Marriage licenses/perform marriages.
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Track all court, fees, fines and restitution ordered on each case file.
Tammy Knudson
Clerk of District Court
tknudson@ndcourts.gov
Miranda Brandt
Deputy I Clerk of District Court
mbrandt@ndcourts.gov
Kris Handeland
Deputy II Clerk of District Court
kris.handeland@co.bottineau.nd.us
Phone: 701-228-3983
Fax: 701-228-2336
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday ~ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
BOTTINEAU MUNICIPAL COURT
Bottineau City Armory
Municipal Judge: Dave Agnes
Phone: 701-228-2767
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BOTTINEAU COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
Presiding Judge: The Honorable Anthony Swain Benson
Juror Information Line: 701-228-3983
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Information Regarding Child Support Payments: 1-800-231-4255
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