Dawson County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Dawson County, Montana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Dawson County public records: common questions
Where to search Dawson County records
Dawson County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Montana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location.
- Court casesMontana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location
- 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.
- Glendive is the Dawson County seat and main county-government center.
- The Dawson County Commissioners office and sheriff's office are at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, Montana 59330.
- The county website lists the sheriff's office telephone number as 406-377-3058 and Justice Court as 406-377-5425.
- Dawson County Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic citations, small claims, limited civil cases, and local court payments.
- Dawson County is part of Montana's 7th Judicial District with McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux counties.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Montana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts | Local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Official records | Montana limited-jurisdiction court directory, including Dawson County Justice Court and Glendive City Court | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Dawson County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Dawson County has 8,692 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 30-021
- Population
- 8,692 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Glendive is the Dawson County seat and main county-government center.
- Local detail
- The Dawson County Commissioners office and sheriff's office are at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, Montana 59330.
- Local detail
- The county website lists the sheriff's office telephone number as 406-377-3058 and Justice Court as 406-377-5425.
- Local detail
- Dawson County Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic citations, small claims, limited civil cases, and local court payments.
- Local detail
- Dawson County is part of Montana's 7th Judicial District with McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux counties.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Glendive is the Dawson County seat and main county-government center.
- Local detail: The Dawson County Commissioners office and sheriff's office are at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, Montana 59330.
- Local detail: The county website lists the sheriff's office telephone number as 406-377-3058 and Justice Court as 406-377-5425.
How do I contact the Dawson County Clerk of District Court or request court records?
The reviewed Dawson County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which matters belong in Dawson County District Court, Justice Court, or Glendive City Court?
The reviewed official sources for Dawson County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can I check Dawson County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information?
The reviewed official sources for Dawson County do not identify 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 I contact the Dawson County Sheriff's Office for reports, civil process, or detention questions?
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office provides countywide law enforcement and detention coordination; current custody details should be confirmed directly. Use Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services for the current official access path.
What types of small claims, traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases does Justice Court handle?
Current approved sources for Dawson County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Where can I find Dawson County court self-help resources and courthouse services?
The reviewed Dawson County directory provides direct official contact information. Use Montana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
Dawson County criminal and court records
Start with Montana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location for the official Dawson County court path. County: Dawson County government, courts, and county offices are centered in Glendive. Court: Dawson County is served by the 7th Judicial District Court, Dawson County Justice Court, and Glendive City Court for separate limited-jurisdiction matters.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Use Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Dawson County Sheriff's Office provides countywide law enforcement and detention coordination; current custody details should be confirmed directly. Municipal: Glendive City Court and other municipal ordinance or police matters are separate from county sheriff and district-court jurisdiction.
Dawson County jail and custody information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.
Police and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Justice Court descriptions summarize jurisdiction and payments but do not provide case-specific legal advice.
Montana statewide record sources
Statewide Montana sources are separate from Dawson County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Dawson County and Montana record sources
For an official starting point, use Montana limited-jurisdiction court directory, including Dawson County Justice Court and Glendive City Court. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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