Services & Public Requests

Every year, more Morton County homeowners and businesses install security and fire alarm systems in their homes and commercial buildings.  The Sheriff’s Office responds to security alarm calls outside the City of Mandan.  The Mandan Police and Fire Departments respond to alarm calls within the City of Mandan. 

The Sheriff’s Office has a policy and procedure for the handling of alarms.  All security and fire alarms are required to be registered. 

To provide the best service possible, we request that property owners help us maintain current files.  A current file will also help us determine who is authorized to be present on the property, and who should be considered suspicious.  

For all security or fire alarms in Morton County (outside the City of Mandan), there is an annual fee of $15, payable within 48 hours of activation during the 1^st year (for a new alarm), and then on January 1^st of subsequent years (for a renewal).  This fee is payable to Morton County, and is separate from the price of the services charged by alarm companies. 

The Sheriff’s Office does not provide installation of, assume responsibility for, or make any guarantees for any alarm systems whatsoever. 

Auto-dialing systems used to call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office are prohibited.  It is important that Emergency Dispatchers speak to a live person in order to verify and confirm the nature of the alarm. 

False alarms:

Approximately 99% of security and fire alarms are false.  However, alarms require an emergency response, which can be hazardous to officers and the public.  Reducing and preventing false alarms is the responsibility of the alarm owner, and residents or staff in control of the alarm.  This can be accomplished through training and reviewing the alarm policy.  Alarm system failure, maintenance issues, operator error, and improper control are considered false alarms.  Actual intrusion or fire, and acts of God are not considered false. 

False alarms are logged in the alarm owner’s file.  More than 3 false alarms in a one year period are assessed $25 for each false alarm in excess of 3.

Alarm procedure:
It is the alarm owner’s responsibility to train residents and staff that may have control of the alarm.

During an alarm, residents, staff, and keyholders MUST NOT approach the property, but standby in a vehicle known to officers.  The safety of everyone on scene is of paramount importance to us.  Your vehicle description must be provided to the emergency dispatcher.  The property must be checked BY OFFICERS for evidence of a crime.

If the alarm is set off by accident, call the Sheriff’s Office at 701-667-3330, and then call your alarm company.  Officers will still respond.  Please give your name, the location of the alarm, and a description of your vehicle.  Standby near the scene in your vehicle.  Upon your arrival, wait for further instructions from the officers on scene. 

Stop by the Morton County LEC during business hours, or call 701-667-3330 for more information. 

Pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Section 12.1-32-15, the law requires a person who is a resident of North Dakota and who has a qualifying conviction to maintain registration with the police department or sheriff's office in the jurisdiction where the person resides. In some circumstances, out-of-state registrants are required to register their in-state employment or college addresses.

The purpose of this registry is to promote public protection from the potential risks posed by individuals who have committed offenses in the past. Sex offenders have always lived in our communities, and the accompanying risks have always been present. This method of public notification is an acceptable way of reducing that risk and enhancing public protection. Any actions taken by persons against these subjects, including vandalism of property, intimidation, harassment or verbal or written threats of harm against these subjects or their families, landlords, or employers, are not acceptable, and will likely result in arrest and prosecution of those persons.

We encourage the public to periodically review the North Dakota registered offender list available through the ND Attorney General's Office. You can choose to search by county to view the list specific to Morton County: Click to search

Sex Offender Registration Procedure

Offenders may come to the Morton County Sheriff's Office to register by appointment only. Registration will be available Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00am-11:30am, 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Appointments can be made by calling 701-667-3330 between the hours of 8:30am-4:00pm. Explain that you would like to make an appointment for offender registration. 

The Sheriff's Office serves legal documents in accordance with North Dakota law, including summons, subpoenas, and other court-ordered notices.

Service within Mandan City Limits:

Service Fee	$30.00
Mileage Fee	$15.00
Total	$45.00

Service outside of Mandan City Limits, within Morton County:

Service Fee	$30.00
Mileage Fee	$25.00
Total	$55.00

WRIT OF EXECUTION PAPER SERVICE

Service within Mandan City Limits:  $140  (subject to additional $50 charge per levy)

Service outside of Mandan City Limits, within Morton County :  $160 (subject to additional $50 charge per levy)

 

Service Fees are charged per individual served.  One mileage fee is charged when more than one individual is served at one location.

If office staff is asked to make copies, the fee is $2.00 per page.

Fingerprinting services are available at the Morton County Law Enforcement Center.

• Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
• Must present current government-issued photo identification
• Cost is $10.00 for 1-2 fingerprint cards and $15.00 for 3 or more fingerprint cards
• Cash or check only