### Using the ND DOCR Resident Lookup The ND DOCR provides an online "Resident Lookup" tool. To search for an individual: * Navigate to the official ND DOCR website. * Enter the first and last name (e.g., "Mason Jenkins") into the search fields. * Review the search results for matching names, birth dates, or offender IDs. If the individual is currently incarcerated in a state facility, the database will typically display their current housing location, active status, and sometimes an estimated release or parole eligibility date. If the search returns no results, the individual may be held in a federal facility, a local county jail, or they may no longer be incarcerated. ## Finding North Dakota Court Sentencing Details If you want to find the specific details of a sentence—such as the original charges, the length of the sentence, court dates, and the sentencing judge's final order—you will need to access North Dakota court records.
### Accessing the North Dakota Court System Portal The North Dakota Supreme Court and District Courts provide a public access portal for court cases. * **Search by Name:** You can search the state's criminal case records by entering the individual's first and last name. * **Identify the County:** If you know where the trial or plea took place (such as Cass, Burleigh, Ward, or Grand Forks county), you can filter the search by that specific judicial district. * **Review the Docket:** The online docket will show the history of the case, including the initial arrest, charges filed, plea agreements, and the final judgment of conviction. The judgment document will outline the exact sentence length, probation terms, and any restitution ordered. If the records are older or have been archived, they may not be fully viewable online. In these instances, you can contact the Clerk of Court in the North Dakota county where the case was prosecuted to request physical copies of the public records. ## Checking Federal Inmate Status in North Dakota In some cases, individuals prosecuted in North Dakota are held in federal custody rather than state facilities. This often occurs if the offense violated federal law or took place on federal property or tribal lands within the state.
### Using the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Locator If Mason Jenkins was sentenced in a U.S. District Court (such as the District of North Dakota), his custody status would be tracked by the federal government. * Go to the official Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website. * Use the "Find an Inmate" tool. * Search by name ("Mason Jenkins"). * The BOP locator will display the inmate's register number, age, race, current location (or status as "Released"), and the actual or projected release date. ## Searching County Jail Rosters If an individual is serving a short sentence (typically under one year) or is awaiting trial, they may be held in a county jail rather than a state prison. North Dakota counties maintain their own detention facilities, and many provide online custody rosters. If you suspect the individual is held at the county level, check the jail roster for the relevant county, such as: * **Cass County Jail** (Fargo) * **Burleigh County Detention Center** (Bismarck) * **Ward County Jail** (Minot) * **Grand Forks County Correctional Center** (Grand Forks)
Most county jail rosters are updated daily and list currently booked inmates, their charges, and their bail or bond amounts. ## What to Do If No Records Are Found If your search for Mason Jenkins does not return any active custody details, consider the following possibilities: * **Completed Sentence:** The individual may have completed their sentence, been released on parole, or transitioned to probation. * **Sealed or Expunged Records:** In certain circumstances, court records may be sealed or expunged, making them unavailable to the general public. * **Name Variations:** Try searching using middle names, common nicknames, or potential spelling variations. * **Deceased Status:** If the individual has passed away, they will no longer appear in active inmate databases. You can verify this by searching local North Dakota obituary registries or checking the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) if the record is historical.
