Daniels County was founded in the year of 1920 and named after Mansfield Daniels. The Sheriff Office was formed that same year. The Office is located in Scobey, named after Mansfield's friend Charles Scobey. The first Sheriff elected was David Martin and the Coroner was James Sparling. The current Sheriff/Coroner is Sheriff Skip Baldry, his UnderSheriff is Aaron Conner.