Montana court records by county: case search and dispositions
3 counties of Montana have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Montana's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Montana criminal records.
Montana court records by county: case search and dispositions. 3 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County · 126,409 | District Court | Statewide source | Gallatin County court records |
| Missoula County · 121,849 | District Court | Statewide source | Missoula County court records |
| Flathead County · 113,679 | District Court | Statewide source | Flathead County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Montana court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Montana court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 18,000 records across Montana, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Montana court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is drug sale, distribution or manufacture (3%), followed by homicide and manslaughter (1%) and weapons offenses (1%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Montana, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Montana court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Montana are heard in the District Court, misdemeanors in the Justice Court or a city court, and the Clerk of District Court keeps the case files. Montana publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Montana court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Montana background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
- The check searches every Montana record type in the search, with the sex offender registries, in one step.
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Montana court records FAQ
How do I search Montana court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The Clerk of District Court can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Montana?
Felony cases are heard in the District Court; misdemeanors go to the Justice Court or a city court. The Clerk of District Court keeps the case files.
Does Montana publish court records statewide?
Yes. Montana publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Montana court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Montana court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Montana's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.