A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Morton County Sheriff's Department in North Dakota on October 3, 2024. The request was made by Central ND News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought specific information about arrestees from Morton County during the years 2016-2017. Specifically, Central ND News requested the dates of birth for these individuals, including month, day, and year. The list of arrestees is available at a publicly accessible link provided in the request.
As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, we at Central ND News believe that access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing the public with transparency.
We have requested a fee waiver for this information under our status as a media organization. We are awaiting a response from the Morton County Sheriff's Department regarding this request.
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