Active warrants in Montana are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Montana.
What this page covers: Montana state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- dojmt.gov — Official Montana Wants & Warrants — State portal for Montana wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Wants & Warrants Databases
5 official Montana wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Montana Counties
56 Montana counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Montana counties publish jail rosters and sheriff records online
18 of Montana's 56 counties run their own online source for jail rosters and sheriff records, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the Montana most-wanted list?▼
Montana's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Montana Wants & Warrants. View the current list at dojmt.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Montana?▼
Most warrants in Montana are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Montana Wants & Warrants (dojmt.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Montana?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Montana. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Montana Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at dojmt.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Montana warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Montana warrant?▼
A Montana warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Montana Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at dojmt.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Montana share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Montana warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Montana Wants & Warrants at dojmt.gov manages Montana's NCIC interface and entry standards.