CIRCLE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Circle gets a B.
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 Supreme Court.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Circle.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 13:18 UTC · SCORE 16/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-07-31 12:48 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 12:48 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 12:48 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 12:48 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.
Lillya Adamson (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00115 | Johnson v. State of Montana | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00076 | McCaul v. Bartle et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00077 | Phreno, Inc. v. Advanced Electronic Designs, LLC et al | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90180- | STEVEN LEWIS O'HERN and PENNY BLANCHE O'HERN | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90181- | Liberty Marie LaValley | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20196- | JOSHUA LUKE VUJOVICH and REBECCA JOYCE VUJOVICH | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20197- | STEVEN JAMES JOHNSON and JODY ANN JOHNSON | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20198- | Marjorie Lorraine Hamrick | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10122- | BRIAN JOHN MUELLER | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20109- | GINA MICHELLE BENNETT | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20199- | RYAN JOSEPH KIBLER and KIMBERLY DAWN KIBLER | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90182- | ARISTA MARIE MCCAFFERTY and JESSE JAMES MCCAFFERTY | 07/30/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Montana
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Montana. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Montana?▼
To get a criminal background check in Montana, use the Montana Department of Justice Criminal Records and Identification Services at https://dojmt.gov/dci-home/background-checks/. Name-based statewide checks cost $20 (Form CRA, mail-in). Fingerprint-based checks for licensure cost $30 plus $13.25 FBI. The MT DOJ Criminal Records Bureau is at 2225 11th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 (406-444-3625). Court records are at https://courts.mt.gov/. Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; Montana Code Annotated §2-6-1003 governs public records. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: MT DOJ (https://dojmt.gov/), MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Montana?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Montana, 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 sheriff or court. Court bench warrants appear in the Montana Courts records search at https://courts.mt.gov/. Major counties post their own most-wanted (Yellowstone Sheriff at https://yellowstonecountysheriff.com/, Missoula at https://www.missoulasheriff.com/). Montana Constitution Art. II §9 establishes a strong right to know; Montana Code Annotated §2-6-1003 governs public records. Sources: MT DOJ (https://dojmt.gov/), MT Courts (https://courts.mt.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Circle, 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 · Circle, 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
City of Circle, MT
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | CIRCLE |
| PATRICIA WITTKOPP | CIRCLE |
| REDWATER VALLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE | CIRCLE |
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC | CIRCLE |
| COUNTY OF MCCONE | CIRCLE |
| SUE GOOD-BROWN | CIRCLE |
| MCCONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC | CIRCLE |
| COUNTY OF MCCONE SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 | CIRCLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CIRCLE TOWN OF | CIRCLE |
| MID RIVERS: CIRCLE-NORTH FIBER PROJECT | CIRCLE |
| CC01A - CIRCLE | CIRCLE |
| TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE MCCONE COU | CIRCLE |
| CIRCLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 | CIRCLE |
| CIRCLE SOUTH WEST | CIRCLE |
| BROCKWAY SUPPER CLUB | CIRCLE |
| BRANDON CURTISS PROPERTY | CIRCLE |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Circle, MT
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MT state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Roundup man sentenced to over 11 years in prison for trafficking meth with firearms
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Washington man sentenced to 10 years for possessing firearm while intending to distribute fentanyl in Missoula
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Billings woman sentenced to over 15 years in prison for drug trafficking, money laundering
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Billings man pleads guilty to trafficking methamphetamine on Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations
Jul 16, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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