About Lake County, Montana

Lake County is located in northwestern Montana. The county seat is Polson (official site: https://www.lakemt.gov/).

  • Population: 33,403
  • Households: 12,050
  • Median household income: $58,009
  • Median home value: $337,700
  • Below poverty line: 19.0%
  • Land area: 1,490.5 sq mi
  • Population density: 22.4 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 3
  • NCES schools indexed: 21
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The Twentieth Judicial District is comprised of Lake County and Sanders County. Except · where otherwise indicated, these rules apply to all cases filed in either County. These rules supplement the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and the Montana Uniform · District Court Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Montana?▼
Yes — in Montana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Montana marriage records public?▼
Marriage records in Montana are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?▼
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Montana?▼
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Montana record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.