MISSOULA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Missoula County 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 Missoula County.
COMPUTED 2026-05-28 19:32 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 · 2026-05-28 19:07 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:07 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:07 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-28 19:07 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 →
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Recent Montana Court Cases
Most recent Montana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10090- | ROSA ELENA GARCIA | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10091- | JOHN WILLIAM ADAMS, III and MEGAN JULE ADAMS | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10089- | DIANE MARIE SPEER | 05/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20106- | CASEY JACK WEGNER | 05/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90133- | Jeremy James Hinson and Cassandra Thiel Ann Hinson | 05/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10059- | DENISE RAYE BOHLMAN | 05/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90110- | Sandra Renae Stuckey and Tommy Lynn Stuckey | 05/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00062 | Salois v. Hill et al | 05/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00064 | Salois v. Petersen | 05/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00065 | Salois v. Colyer et al | 05/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00265 | Collette v. SSG Sub, LLC et al | 05/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 9:26-cv-00077 | Salois v. Morris et al | 05/27/2026 |
Cities in Missoula County
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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 Missoula County, MT
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MT) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STACIA MOORE | KALISPELL |
| JOHN FIORE | MISSOULA |
| DESIREE VAN BLARICOM | BUTTE |
| JOHN GILL | PLAINS |
| LINDA DUPREE | BILLINGS |
| BIGHORN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED | HARDIN |
| NORTHWEST HORIZONS, INC. | KALISPELL |
| JAMES COLE | 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 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 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 |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010613656 | Chapel of Hope Ministries of Roundup |
| 010671365 | Garden City Neighbors Inc. |
| 010693898 | Carbon County Food Bank |
| 010724149 | Fortuna Inc. |
| 010758596 | Artemis Institute |
| 010762420 | Chief Cliff Fire Support Inc. |
| 010770788 | Shiloh Services Inc. |
| 010788133 | American Covenant Senior Housing Foundation Inc. |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| TrailWest Bank | Lolo |
| First Montana Bank, Inc. | Missoula |
| Bank of Montana | Missoula |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 10
Direct from MT state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Atlantic Union Bank and former employee of Frost Bank
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department Sues States for Denying Undercover License Plates to Federal Law Enforcement
May 28, 2026
Federal Agency
Ventilator Correction: Philips Issues Correction for Trilogy Evo Platform Ventilators
May 28, 2026
Federal Agency
Bazzini Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
DE DIOS’S ICE POPS II LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Pecans, Pistachio, Yellow #5, and Red #40 in Popsicles
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Staten Island Man Sentenced for Murder-For-Hire Plot and Stalking a Journalist and Prominent Critic of the Iranian Government
May 27, 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 Missoula County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Missoula County deputy charged with speeding in crash that killed man set to go to trial - Montana State Exponent
Missoula County deputy charged with speeding in crash that killed man set to go to trial Montana State Exponent
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Suspended License Leads to Drug Bust Behind a Missoula Casino
On May 16, 2026, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy ran a license plate for a white Chevrolet pickup he observed parked behind the Magic Diamond Casino on the corner of Mull…
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Missoula police vehicle crashes into house during pursuit - Nonstop Local News Montana
Missoula police vehicle crashes into house during pursuit Nonstop Local News Montana
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Missoula Bus Driver Faces Charges After DUI With Children On Board
The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 18 new felony complaints this week, which is two fewer than last week and right around the weekly avera ...
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Missoula County sheriff's deputy acquitted of speeding charge - KPAX News
Missoula County sheriff's deputy acquitted of speeding charge KPAX News
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UPDATE: Suspect in 2023 Homicide Arrested in Montana - Portland.gov
UPDATE: Suspect in 2023 Homicide Arrested in Montana Portland.gov
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Missoula Co. Sheriff's Office seeks information on indecent exposure - NBC Montana
Missoula Co. Sheriff's Office seeks information on indecent exposure NBC Montana
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Missoula police car hits house during pursuit after driver flees in stolen vehicle - KPAX News
Missoula police car hits house during pursuit after driver flees in stolen vehicle KPAX News