YELLOWSTONE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Yellowstone County gets a B.
Yellowstone County reflects Montana's Right to Know framework. Montana Right to Know is constitutional — Article II Section 9 of the state constitution. No statutory deadline. Drag is fragmentation: no mandatory statewide e-filing or unified case search outside S
COMPUTED 2026-07-06 19:17 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 19:00 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 19:00 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 19:00 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-06 19:00 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MT Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MT field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
RODNEY DEAN ALLEN
Wanted
LEOBARDO PENA GUTIERREZ
Wanted
DONALD STEVEN LANG
Wanted
RODNEY DEAN ALLEN
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MT
Children Missing From Montana (Statewide)
Active Montana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Izzabella Smith-Collett (MT)
Jolie Speiser (MT)
Arden Pepion (MT)
Robyn Pettinato (MT)
Sa'wade Birdinground (MT)
Naomie McNabb-Martin (MT)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Montana Court Cases
Most recent Montana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20169- | CHRISTOPHER RASMUSSEN | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-po-05095-1 | USA vs Martinezandino | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-po-05097-1 | USA vs Lache | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-mj-00065-1 | USA v. Villalobos Romero | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-mj-00066-1 | USA v. Cartaya Nino | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00098 | Poulson v. USA | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00057 | McCoy v. Intermountain Health et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00066 | Crawford v. Attorney General of the State of Montana | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-40038- | Isaac Allen Smith | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-40042- | WARREN LUCIEN | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 4:26-bk-40063- | LYNSY DAY RICHARDSON | 07/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 9:26-cr-00036-1 | USA v. Lawrence | 07/02/2026 |
Cities in Yellowstone County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Laurel?▼
To search arrest warrants in Laurel, MT (Yellowstone County), contact the Laurel Police Department at 215 W. Main Street, Laurel, MT 59044 (406-628-8737), or the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office at 3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT 59101 (406-256-2929). Some active warrants are posted at https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/. The MT DOJ statewide CJIN warrant database is restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone. Court bench warrants appear in the Montana Courts records search at https://courts.mt.gov/. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; M.C.A. §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: Yellowstone County (https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/), MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Billings?▼
Billings, MT background check goes through Montana Department of Justice Criminal Records and Identification Services (https://dojmt.gov/dci-home/background-checks/) — $20 name-based or $30 fingerprint, MCA §44-5-101 (https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0440/chapter_0050/parts_index.html). Live scan IdentoGO Montana (https://www.identogo.com/locations/montana). Billings PD records (https://ci.billings.mt.us/166/Police). Yellowstone County Sheriff inmate (https://www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov/sheriff/). Court records: Montana Courts Search (https://courts.mt.gov/Courts/portals) statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Montana Public Records Act (MCA §2-6-1001). Ban-the-box: not statewide but Billings city employment policy.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Laurel?▼
To search arrest warrants in Laurel, MT (Yellowstone County), contact the Laurel Police Department at 215 W. Main Street, Laurel, MT 59044 (406-628-8737), or the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office at 3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT 59101 (406-256-2929). Some active warrants are posted at https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/. The MT DOJ statewide CJIN warrant database is restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone. Court bench warrants appear in the Montana Courts records search at https://courts.mt.gov/. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; M.C.A. §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: Yellowstone County (https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/), MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/).
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Glendive?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Glendive, MT (Dawson County), search the Montana Courts case lookup at https://courts.mt.gov/. Divorce cases are filed in Dawson County District Court (7th Judicial District) at 207 W. Bell Street, Glendive, MT 59330 (406-377-3022). Cases are public unless sealed; the search shows case number, parties, filing date, and final decree date. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $2 certification at the Clerk of Court. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; M.C.A. §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/), Dawson County (https://www.dawsoncountymontana.com/).
Where do I look up warrants in Montana?▼
To look up warrants in Montana, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The Montana Department of Justice publishes a most-wanted list at https://dojmt.gov/. The statewide warrant database (CJIN) is restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists (Yellowstone Sheriff at https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/, Missoula at https://www.missoulasheriff.com/). Court bench warrants appear in the Montana Courts records search at https://courts.mt.gov/. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; M.C.A. §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: MT DOJ (https://dojmt.gov/), MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/).
Where can I find the locations of criminal felony cases in Montana?▼
To find the location of criminal felony cases in Montana, use the Montana Courts case lookup at https://courts.mt.gov/. Felony cases (Class C, B, A, and Death-eligible) are heard in the District Courts of each county; misdemeanors in Justice or Municipal Courts. The Montana Judicial Branch's Public View case search (Odyssey-based, county-specific) lets you filter by court level and case type. The Montana Department of Justice publishes annual crime reports at https://dojmt.gov/. Montana Code §46-3-110 governs venue. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; M.C.A. §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/), MT DOJ (https://dojmt.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Yellowstone County, MT
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Yellowstone County, MT · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MT
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MT)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MT
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MT
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MT
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MT
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MT) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE | ABSAROKEE |
| JACK EXLEY | ABSAROKEE |
| SHERI SPUHLER | ABSAROKEE |
| HENRY STOKKE | ABSAROKEE |
| SHIPP INC | ABSAROKEE |
| KIM KYNAST | ABSAROKEE |
| CHERYL YOUNG-PELTON | ABSAROKEE |
| ARLAN R ELLIS DDS PLLC | ABSAROKEE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BBP - FIVE MILE ROAD | BILLINGS |
| P-784 HIGH SIERRA SUBDIVISION, 21ST FILI | BILLINGS |
| BUSCHER CONSTRUCTION - TRAILSHEAD TOWNHO | BILLINGS |
| FISCHER INDUSTRIES- FISCHER READY MIX- | BILLINGS |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | BILLINGS |
| VAN WATERS & ROGERS BILLINGS | BILLINGS |
| HARDY CONSTRUCTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL | BILLINGS |
| HOLTON BUILDING | BILLINGS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MT) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | First Federal Credit C | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-18 | Portfolio Recovery Ass | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-18 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MT) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DANIELS DRUG HEALTHMART | 1128b8 |
| GALLATIN PROSTHETICS | 1128a1 |
| GREAT FALLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 1128a1 |
| MEDICAL STAFFING CENTER | 1128Aa |
| MONTANA MED & OXYGEN SUPPLY | 1128a1 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN CTR FOR ORAL AN | 1128b8 |
| STATE MEDICAL OXYGEN & SUPPLY | 1128Aa |
| SUNNYSIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MT) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First Interstate Bank | Billings |
| The Yellowstone Bank | Laurel |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MT state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Crow Agency man sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter
Jun 26, 2026
doj_news
Bozeman man sentenced to 14 months for threatening elected state, federal officials
Jun 25, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Yellowstone County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Yellowstone County Courthouse closed Thursday after pipe burst causes flooding
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Endangered missing person from Fruitland found safe in Montana
Police have located an endangered missing woman from Fruitland in Yellowstone County, Montana. Kerry Tidwell-Cunnington, 80, is described as a white female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, w…
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Montana voters seek oversight of data center construction
Montana residents are seeking oversight of data center construction by putting voter initiatives on the ballot this year. In Yellowstone and Butte-Silver Bow counties, groups are g…