Montana criminal records are maintained by the state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police, Department of Public Safety, or Bureau of Investigation). Court-level criminal cases are searchable through the state judiciary.
- Statewide criminal record check: through the Montana state law enforcement agency — typically a fingerprint-based search with a fee.
- Sex offender registry: every state operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
- Inmate locator: the Montana Department of Corrections offender lookup covers all state prisons.
- Court criminal cases: free name search via state judiciary public portals.
- Federal criminal cases: PACER.
Criminal Records Databases
10 official Montana criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
Montana Counties
All 56 Montana counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free Montana criminal records search?▼
Free name searches exist through the state judiciary court portal for criminal case dockets, but a comprehensive criminal history requires a state-level background check from Montana law enforcement, which typically has a fee.
How do I run a Montana background check?▼
Submit a request through the Montana state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police or DPS Bureau of Identification). Fees range $15–$50. Some states require fingerprints.
Where is the Montana sex offender registry?▼
The Montana state law enforcement agency operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
How do I find an inmate?▼
Use the Montana Department of Corrections offender locator, which covers all state correctional facilities.