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About Montana Open Public Records
The Montana Public Records Act also the Montana Open Records Act (MORA) are a series of laws for public access to open records at all levels of government. It provides definitions and exemptions for public records and how to retrieve them. This includes all documents past and present. Exemptions include records protected by Federal or State laws, usually having to do with privacy or public land sales or investigations. Montana has 56 counties and 51 cities and 77 towns. The fourth largest state is ranked 44th in the Union with a population just under 1 million residents. Montana was admitted to the Union in 1889. Well-known for its Rocky Mountains, the Continental Divide runs through the state splitting it into two distinct eastern and western regions. The Battle of Little Bighorn was fought in these mountains as well as home to the famous Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Justice provides assistance to local, state and federal law enforcement throughout the state. Search criminal history online public records, missing persons, sex offenders, victims of criminal's rights and other law enforcement responsibilities. Find Montana public records through official websites offering data maintained by the state and made accessible to the public. Discover recorded documents such as birth, death, marriage, and other vital records typically available online. Access database searches for judicial court case records and criminal records. Find individual listings for each city and county which detail important information regarding local governments and citizen resources, public services, and general community information. Learn about the current state of housing and real estate in Montana. View data relative to land and property valuation in the state. Obtain ethnic background and gender information regarding privately owned businesses in Montana. Find out about Montana residents education and background histories. Read crime reports and see crime statistics for the state. See population figures and learn about the demographics which make up the state. Discover data about employment income in Montana, including a breakdown by ethnicity. See current news reports and read stories of local interest. Check back frequently to see updated facts and data.
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  • Where can I find in Montana if arrest records are available to the public?
    In Montana, arrest records are available to the public through the Montana Department of Justice. They offer a public background check that includes felony charges, arrest records, prosecution history (RAP sheet), and misdemeanors. For official police reports, warrants, criminal court transcripts, and field reports, you must request these directly from the relevant law enforcement agency or court. You can conduct a name-based search using the individual's name, date of birth, and Social Security number, or a more accurate fingerprint-based search. Note that federal searches are restricted to statutorily authorized individuals only. For more information, you can visit the Montana Department of Justice website.
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  • How many warrants were issued by Montana last year?
    As of 2022, the Montana district courts issued a total of 3,519 search warrants and subpoenas. Yellowstone County, located in the 13th Judicial District, accounted for the highest number of these warrants and subpoenas, totaling 799. For the most current statistics and information, you can refer to the Montana Judicial Branch's official website.
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  • How many divorces were filed in Montana in 2014?
    In 2014, there were 10,438 divorces filed in Montana's district courts, categorized under domestic relations filings. Detailed statistics by individual district courts are available to the public on the Montana Judicial Branch website, covering case filings and dispositions dating back to 2001. For more information, you can visit the Montana Judicial Branch's official site.
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  • Where can I find in Montana, the location of criminal felony cases?
    Felony cases in Montana are heard in the fifty-six district courts, which serve as the state's general jurisdiction courts. To find the location of specific felony cases, you can visit the Montana Judicial Branch website, where you can search for individual district courts and access their clerk's information. For more details, you can visit the official site at https://courts.mt.gov.
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  • Where can I find in Montana if information about an offender's sentence to prison is included in the criminal history records, or do I need a background check?
    In Montana, you can access information about an offender's sentence through the Montana Department of Corrections' public offender search. This resource provides details beyond just the sentence, including the offender's photo, current status (such as probation), the facility where they are incarcerated, sentencing dates, offenses, the court involved, and the net sentence. You do not need to request a background check to obtain this information. For more details, you can visit the Montana Department of Corrections website.
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  • Where can I find in Montana access to and a copy of a marriage license form 2000?
    In Montana, access to and copies of marriage license forms can be obtained through the Clerk and Recorder's office in the specific county where the marriage license was issued. Each county has its own website providing information on how to request a marriage record. You can find a list of county Clerk and Recorder offices and their contact information on the Montana Secretary of State's website: https://sosmt.gov/elections/.
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  • Are email addresses of businesses that apply for an alcoholic beverage license in Montana subject to disclosure under Montana's Public Records and Open Government laws?
    In Montana, email addresses of businesses that apply for an alcoholic beverage license are generally considered public records and are subject to disclosure under the state's Public Records and Open Government laws. While individuals may have certain privacy protections, businesses do not enjoy the same level of privacy regarding their contact information when it comes to public records. The Montana Department of Revenue oversees the licensing process, and information related to licenses is typically accessible to the public. For more details, you can refer to the Montana Department of Revenue's website.
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Montana Latest Criminal Filings
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00132-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00130-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00128-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00131-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00127-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Criminal Court Records for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-cr-00129-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
Montana Latest Civil Filings
Montana Latest Federal filings
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-bk-10171-
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    Date Published: October 17, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-bk-40084-
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 9:25-bk-90201-
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-bk-10170-
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    Date Published: October 15, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-bk-10169-
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    Date Published: October 15, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. Federal Court Records for the District of Montana
    Case Number: 9:25-bk-90199-
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    Date Published: October 15, 2025
Montana District Court Filings
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 1:25-mj-00102-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-po-05191-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-po-05192-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-po-05193-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-po-05194-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
  • Court Name:U.S. District Court for the District Of Montana
    Case Number: 4:25-po-05195-1
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    Date Published: October 16, 2025
Montana Latest Crime Records (Updated 10/19/2025)
  • Total Violent Crime:
    4,328
  • Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
    27
  • Rape:
    624
  • Robbery:
    205
  • Aggravated Assault:
    3,472
  • Total Property Crime:
    23,440
  • Burglary:
    2,887
  • Larceny Theft:
    18,176
  • Motor Vehicle Theft:
    2,377
Montana Census Data
  • Information About People and Demographics

  • Total population of persons residing within the state
    989,415
  • Estimate of the state's total residency
    902,190
  • Percentage change of the total resident population
    10%
  • Net change of residents' total population
    87,220
  • Complete count of statewide resident population
    902,195
  • Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
    62,438
  • Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
    6%
  • Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
    219,828
  • Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
    23%
  • Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
    15%
  • Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
    141,903
  • Total estimate percentage of female residents
    50%
  • State's white resident population
    884,961
  • State's black resident population
    4,027
  • State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
    62,555
  • State's Asian resident population
    6,253
  • State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
    668
  • Statewide resident population of two or more races
    24,976
  • Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
    28,565
  • Non Hispanic white resident population
    868,628
  • Statewide percentage of white residents
    89%
  • Statewide percentage of black residents
    0%
  • Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
    6%
  • Statewide percentage of Asian residents
    1%
  • Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Statewide percentage of Two or more races
    3%
  • Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
    3%
  • Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
    88%
  • Vital Statistics

    Births and deaths occurring in Montana
  • Births
    12,439
  • Deaths
    8,624
  • Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
    79
  • Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
    82%
  • Resident Background Information

    Education and background history of Montana Residents
  • Percentage of foreign born population in the state
    2%
  • Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
    5%
  • Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
    90%
  • Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
    27%
  • Total number of Veterans
    100,259
  • Current Housing and Real Estate Data

    Households located in Montana
  • Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
    17 Min
  • Housing unit estimates
    441,279
  • Net change of housing units estimates
    28,648
  • Housing unit estimates - percentage change
    7%
  • Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
    69%
  • Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
    $162,100
  • Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
    17%
  • Total number of households
    372,947
  • Average size of households
    2
  • Montana Employment Data

    Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
  • Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
    $22,881
  • Statewide income of median households in Montana
    $42,222
  • Percentage of persons living in poverty
    15%
  • The personal income of persons employed
    $31,783
  • Per capita income of persons employed
    $33,225
  • Labor force of civilian workers
    498,907
  • The unemployment of the civilian labor force
    30,862
  • The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
    6%
  • Employment of person relating to all industries
    647,427
  • Net change of employment in all industries
    88,372
  • People employed by the government
    93,107
  • Earnings by persons working in all industries
    22,293,038
  • Average earnings per job in all industries
    34,433
  • Number of private non farm establishments
    37,318
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