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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.

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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.

Dawson County official record-source actions
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	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services	Local	Open source	Not yet published
Local court cases	Dawson County official source (courts.mt.gov)	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Dawson County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. 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?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Dawson County Clerk of District Court or request court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Which matters belong in Dawson County District Court, Justice Court, or Glendive City Court?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong in Dawson County District Court, Justice Court, or Glendive City Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

How can I check Dawson County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Dawson County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

How do I contact the Dawson County Sheriff's Office for reports, civil process, or detention questions?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Dawson County Sheriff's Office for reports, civil process, or detention questions depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

What types of small claims, traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases does Justice Court handle?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What types of small claims, traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases does Justice Court handle depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Where can I find Dawson County court self-help resources and courthouse services?

For Dawson County, start with Dawson County government, county offices, Justice Court, sheriff, and public services and Montana 7th Judicial District, Dawson County District Court, and justice courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Dawson County court self-help resources and courthouse services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Dawson County inmate roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Municipal courts and other local systems

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.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Dawson County court and felony 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.

Police records and public-record requests

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.

Dawson County custody and jail 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.

Montana state-level 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.

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Official Dawson County and Montana record sources

For an official starting point, use Montana court self-help services and Dawson County courthouse resource location. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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