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 2026-07-23 23:18 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 · 2026-07-23 23:01 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-23 23:01 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-23 23:01 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-23 23:01 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.
Ashlyn Tyler (MT)
Izzabella Smith-Collett (MT)
Jolie Speiser (MT)
Arden Pepion (MT)
Robyn Pettinato (MT)
Sa'wade Birdinground (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-20192- | MALACHI NEPHI JEFFS and MIKAELA LEIGH JEFFS | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:24-po-05018-1 | USA vs Haugland | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:24-po-05017-1 | USA vs Hamann | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05018-1 | USA vs Bird | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:24-po-05019-1 | USA vs Houppert | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05049-1 | USA vs Barrera | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05016-1 | USA vs Sloan | 07/23/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 9:17-cr-00019-1 | USA v. Goodman | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05023-1 | USA vs Hawkins | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05039-1 | USA vs Hawkins | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 9:23-po-05091-1 | USA vs Sloan | 07/23/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20118- | GARY WAYNE HARNIST and RACHEAL ANN HARNIST | 07/23/2026 |
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
Billings man pleads guilty to trafficking methamphetamine on Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Washington woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking meth into Montana
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Billings man sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding customers in scrap metal business scheme
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Wolf Point woman sentenced to over 4 years in prison for trafficking meth from Billings motel
Jul 15, 2026
FBI National
Felon Who Arranged Murder of St. Louis County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
Jul 22, 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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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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Manhunt for Army veteran accused of quadruple murder involves dozens of agencies as officials find evidence in search area
While the last confirmed sighting of Brown was Friday, “there is certainly evidence in our search area that he’s present, and that we’re hunting in the right haystack,” Montana Att…
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Montana GOP formalizes opposition to ‘The Montana Plan’
The Montana Republican Party Executive Board on Tuesday passed a resolution formally opposing Initiative 194, “The Montana Plan,” which seeks to limit spending by corporations, non…
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Montana Dem running as blue-collar smokejumper spent years lobbying for far-left groups
Sam Forstag is running in Montana as a working-class candidate but records show his lobbying history supports far-left policies like trans procedures for minors and allowing drag s…
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Will Schumer Allies Get a Win in Iowa? What to Watch in Today’s Midterm Primaries
Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana. By Reid J…