Blaine County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Blaine County, Montana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Blaine County public records: common questions
Where to search Blaine County records
Blaine County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Montana 17th Judicial District and Blaine County District Court information.
- Court casesMontana 17th Judicial District and Blaine County District Court information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Montana state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Blaine County is in north-central Montana and the county website identifies Chinook as the county seat.
- The county courthouse is at 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, Montana 59523.
- The county website identifies Harlem and Chinook as incorporated towns and describes the Milk River as crossing the county.
- The county directory lists Pauly B. Miller as Clerk and Recorder/Election Administrator and gives the county office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a noon-to-1:00 p.m. closure.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Montana 17th Judicial District and Blaine County District Court information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County clerk and recorder, county attorney, and department contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County government, county history, courthouse location, and public services | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Blaine County official source (courts.mt.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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If you are checking a Blaine County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Blaine County. Blaine County is centered on Chinook and has 6,860 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Chinook
- County-equivalent identity
- 30-005
- Population
- 6,860 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Blaine County is in north-central Montana and the county website identifies Chinook as the county seat.
- Local detail
- The county courthouse is at 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, Montana 59523.
- Local detail
- The county website identifies Harlem and Chinook as incorporated towns and describes the Milk River as crossing the county.
- Local detail
- The county directory lists Pauly B. Miller as Clerk and Recorder/Election Administrator and gives the county office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a noon-to-1:00 p.m. closure.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Blaine County is in north-central Montana and the county website identifies Chinook as the county seat.
- Local detail: The county courthouse is at 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, Montana 59523.
- Local detail: The county website identifies Harlem and Chinook as incorporated towns and describes the Milk River as crossing the county.
How do I contact the Blaine County Clerk and Recorder or request a public record?
The county directory lists Pauly B. Miller as Clerk and Recorder/Election Administrator and gives the county office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a noon-to-1:00 p.m. closure. Use County clerk and recorder, county attorney, and department contacts for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Which court handles a Blaine County criminal, civil, probate, or family matter?
Current approved sources for Blaine County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Montana 17th Judicial District and Blaine County District Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can I check Blaine County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information?
Current approved sources for Blaine County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.
How do county sheriff services differ from Chinook and Harlem municipal services?
The reviewed official sources for Blaine County do not identify one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use County government, county history, courthouse location, and public services as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
How do I obtain Blaine County election or voter-registration information?
Blaine County government is centered at the courthouse in Chinook and provides countywide administrative, recording, election, and public services. Use County government, county history, courthouse location, and public services for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.
Where are Blaine County District Court and limited-jurisdiction court proceedings held?
Blaine County is served by Montana's 17th Judicial District Court; limited-jurisdiction justice and city courts are separate forums. Check Montana 17th Judicial District and Blaine County District Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Jail, booking, and custody records
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official county sources did not expose a current live Blaine County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.
Finding Blaine County criminal court records
Start with County government, county history, courthouse location, and public services for the official Blaine County court path. County: Blaine County government is centered at the courthouse in Chinook and provides countywide administrative, recording, election, and public services. Court: Blaine County is served by Montana's 17th Judicial District Court; limited-jurisdiction justice and city courts are separate forums.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Blaine County Sheriff's Office is the local law-enforcement and detention authority; current jail roster, booking, and visitation details should be confirmed directly. Municipal: Chinook and Harlem have municipal governments and local courts or police functions distinct from countywide sheriff services.
Local police and incident-report sources
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court and election information may change through local orders or county administrative updates.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
Chinook is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Statewide Montana criminal-record sources
Statewide Montana sources are separate from Blaine County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Blaine County and Montana record sources
For an official starting point, use County clerk and recorder, county attorney, and department contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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