DODSON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Dodson 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 Dodson.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 15:58 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 · 2026-06-17 15:30 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 15:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 15:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 15:30 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.
Ethan Helquist (MT)
Arden Pepion (MT)
Robyn Pettinato (MT)
Sa'wade Birdinground (MT)
Naomie McNabb-Martin (MT)
Nancy Kirkpatrick (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-20154- | STANISLAV V IVSHIN and ARINA ANDREYEVNA IVSHIN | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-ap-02003- | Thomas v. Jackson et al | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-mc-00004 | In Re Stephen P. Kelly | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00059 | Kelly v. Voormi, Inc. et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:03-cr-00049-1 | USA v. Martin | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00044 | Marshall v. Bisignano | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00048 | Huppert Construction Company v. Cincinnati Insurance Company | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00052 | Boyden v. Salmonsen | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20108- | LORNA JEAN HERDA | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:26-bk-90144- | Joanna Schapley | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10083- | JASON ADAM PETERSON and MARY CASSANDRA VILLA-PETERSON | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20129- | DANIEL BOJORQUEZ and EMILY MARY BOJORQUEZ | 06/15/2026 |
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 Dodson, 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 · Dodson, 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) 3
City of Dodson, MT
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BONNIE LANKFORD | DODSON |
| DODSON SCHOOL DISTRICT | DODSON |
| LORILANE WALKER | DODSON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SK CONSTRUCTION - DODSON CREEK 318 PERMI | DODSON |
| DODSON, TOWN OF | DODSON |
| MDT DODSON SILT REMOVAL | DODSON |
| KIRKALDIE LODGE POLE STORE | DODSON |
| BNSF MILK RIVER SUBDIVISION MP 359 | DODSON |
| TOWN OF DODSON WW SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS | DODSON |
| TOWN OF DODSON | DODSON |
| MARTIN CONSTRUCTION MDT D4 CULVERTS PHAS | DODSON |
💰 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 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-18 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MT state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Billings man sentenced to over 11 years in prison after trying to buy 35 pounds of meth
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Jury finds Honduran woman guilty of transporting a Mexican national illegally in the U.S.
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Heart Butte man pleads guilty to shooting at a family on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 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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