08 Dec Ward County Sheriff’s Department

December 5, 2025

A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:

Opinion #:        2025-O-20

Date Issued:     December 5, 2025   

Issued to:          Ward County Sheriff’s Department

Description:

The Department violated N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18 by denying Mr. Brown’s request without redacting any confidential or exempt records. By exercising proper discretion as to what information is redacted, the Department may meet its obligations under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18, without defeating the purpose and focus of N.D.C.C. § 12.1-34-02(11) for the protection of victims and witnesses.

You can view this opinion  here