*In an emergency call 911*
Non-emergency 1-800-472-2121 State Emergency Communications Center (ND State Radio)
Sheriff’s Office 701-683-5255 (non-emergent)
Enderlin or Sheldon 701-437-2233 (non-emergent)

Useful Information:
Fingerprints at $30.00 for 2 cards and are done digitally or ink
Court ordered 24×7 Sobreity Program
Community Service
Vehicle Unlocks

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I call to report an incident?

Call the office at 701-683-5255, if no answer or after business hours call State Radio at 1-800-472-2121.

2. What address do I use to send mail to the Sheriff’s Department?

PO Box 627
204 5th Ave W
Lisbon ND, 58054

3. Is an Order for Protection or Harassment Order issued out of the Sheriff’s Department?

No. All Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders are issued by the Clerk of Courts Office. You can contact them at 701-683-6120

4. What are the Sheriff Department’s civil process fees?

Sheriffs’ Fee changes made by Senate Bill 2142

Service Fee: $30.00

Mileage: $1.00/mile

Defendant not found fee: $30.00

Administrative Fees $5.00

Fireworks distributor license: $20.00

Executions Fees include:

Service: $30.00

Each Levy: $50.00

Mileage: $1.00/mile

Administrative Fees: $5.00

Counties commission is a percentage of the judgment issued. $75.00 for the first $1,000.00 and below. If over $1,000.00 plus 1% of the total over $1,000.00.

5. What number do I call to get a Road Report?

North Dakota: 511

Minnesota: 1-800-542-0220

Visit web site ND Department of Transportation

6. How do I get a permit to purchase or carry a handgun?

No permit is needed to purchase a gun in Ransom County but if interested in taking a concealed weapons permit class call our office at 701-683-5255. ND is an open carry state, no permit needed.

7. How do I get a copy of an incident or accident report?

To obtain a copy of a police or accident report, you may either: stop by in person, send in a written request, or fax a request. Your insurance company may also request the report. There is a $7.00 fee to obtain each report. For accident reports please go to www.dot.nd.gov/crashreport, for accidents under $4,000.00 damage you are responsible for exchanging information with the other property.

8. Where do I look to find a list of North Dakota Sex Offenders?

ND Registration of Sex Offenders

9. Where do I look to find a list of Minnesota Sex Offenders?

MN Department of Corrections

10. Where are individuals arrested in Ransom County held?

When an individual is arrested in Ransom County they are taken to the Barnes County Corrections in Valley City, Richland County Corrections in Wahpeton, Stutsman County Corrections in Jamestown, Cass County Corrections in Fargo, or Wilkin County Corrections in Breckenridge, MN.

11. How do I take care of an active warrant?

Call the Sheriff’s office at 701-683-5255.

12. How do I schedule jail time, enroll with 24/7 or set up community service?

Contact the Ransom County Sheriff’s office at 701-683-5255.