Williston District Court is also known as the district court of Williams county which is in the Northwest judicial district of North Dakota.

Most of the people in the county are of Scandinavian and Germanic descent. Agriculture, oil and tourism are the main contributors to the economy of the county. If you've ever yearned for the sound of the trombones or the beat of the drums come to the annual Band Day festival held in Williston in May. In addition to the marching bands there are food, floats in the grand parade and fun activities for the family. Bands from various communities including some in Canada take part in this event. The Raymond Family Community center has basketball courts, racquetball courts, an arena, cardio room, weight Room and sauna.