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Plea Agreement

Accepting a plea agreement means to settle a case without a trial.

Nondiscrimination Statement – NSHSZ

This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex and in some cases religion or political beliefs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity … Continued

How can I request a crash report?

Beginning August 1, 2021, the William’s County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be releasing accident reports due to new state legislation; they must be requested via the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). The form must be downloaded from the NDDOT and returned to them with payment; please follow the instructions outlined on the form. … Continued

How is the Fire Danger Rating determined?

The North Dakota Fire Danger Rating is a broad scale assessment that is issued each morning at approximately 6:45 CST during fire season by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The fire season is typically from April 1st to October 31st. The USFS calculates the Fire Danger Rating using grassland fuel moisture, forecast temperature, humidity, wind … Continued

Can I use my grill or fire table when the burn restriction is in effect?

Device controlled fires, such as those from a grill, fire table, or gas camp stove, are not addressed under the burn restriction, but the operator should always practice proper fire prevention. They should be located on a hard, non-organic surface at least 15 feet away from vegetation and a fire extinguisher or water should be … Continued

Can I have a campfire when the burn restriction is in effect?

Campfires, even if they are in a fire ring, are *not* permitted when the Williams County Burn Restriction is in effect. For more information about the Burn Restriction, please visit the Burning in Williams County webpage. There may be additional localized restrictions, so it is always best to contact your local fire district for more … Continued

When is the burn restriction in effect?

A Fire Emergency and Automatic Burn Restriction is in effect from February 6, 2024, through December 31, 2024, whenever the ND Fire Danger Index is in the VERY HIGH, or EXTREME status and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Williams County. Check the Burning in Williams County webpage for the Fire Danger Rating … Continued

How can I submit an anonymous tip about a crime?

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is a participating agency in NDTip, a service that enables citizens to submit anonymous tips about crimes, suspicious activity, or non-emergency traffic concerns. Citizens can submit tips for activity anywhere within the County. Tips will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency if they are for locations outside of … Continued

Where can I find maps of the County?

The Williams County GIS Department creates and manages geospatial data and maps for the County. Downloadable and online maps, including the Address and Parcel Explorer (formerly known as the Parcel Viewer), can be accessed by clicking here.