Garfield County Criminal Records

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Garfield County public records: common questions

Where to search Garfield County records

Garfield County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Montana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts.

Court casesMontana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts
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.

Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Charlie Saylor's office is located in the Garfield County Courthouse at 352 Leavitt Avenue, Jordan, Montana 59337.
The Clerk and Recorder office lists hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m.
The office lists recording, land-record, birth-certificate, death-certificate, election, and copy services.
Montana Courts places Garfield County in the 16th Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud, and Treasure counties.

Garfield County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Montana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts	County or local	Open source	September 9, 2026
Official records	Official Garfield County government portal	County or local	Open source	September 11, 2026
Official records	County Clerk and Recorder records, fees, elections, and vital-record services	County or local	Open source	September 11, 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 September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Garfield 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 Garfield County. Garfield County has 1,148 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: 30-033
Population: 1,148 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Charlie Saylor's office is located in the Garfield County Courthouse at 352 Leavitt Avenue, Jordan, Montana 59337.
Local detail: The Clerk and Recorder office lists hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The office lists recording, land-record, birth-certificate, death-certificate, election, and copy services.
Local detail: Montana Courts places Garfield County in the 16th Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud, and Treasure counties.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Charlie Saylor's office is located in the Garfield County Courthouse at 352 Leavitt Avenue, Jordan, Montana 59337.
Local detail: The Clerk and Recorder office lists hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m.
Local detail: The office lists recording, land-record, birth-certificate, death-certificate, election, and copy services.

How do I contact Garfield County Clerk and Recorder?

The Clerk and Recorder office lists hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m. Use County Clerk and Recorder records, fees, elections, and vital-record services for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.

Where is the Garfield County courthouse?

Current approved sources for Garfield County do not substantiate one current directory covering every relevant official. Use Montana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

How do I request Garfield County land or vital records?

The reviewed Garfield County land-record source provides a direct recording-office access path. Use County Clerk and Recorder records, fees, elections, and vital-record services for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.

Which judicial district serves Garfield County?

Garfield County District Court is within Montana's 16th Judicial District. Check Montana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Where are Garfield County inmates held?

The reviewed official sources for Garfield County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

What services are handled by the county versus Jordan?

Current approved sources for Garfield County do not substantiate one page covering every local government program or service. Use County Clerk and Recorder records, fees, elections, and vital-record services for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Clerk and Recorder page provides records and election information but not live court dockets or custody status.

Finding Garfield County criminal court records

Start with Montana Courts 16th Judicial District and Garfield County court contacts for the official Garfield County court path. County: Garfield County government and elected county offices serve the county; Jordan has separate municipal responsibilities. Court: Garfield County District Court is within Montana's 16th Judicial District.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed official county and court sources do not provide a current jail roster, capacity, or detention-facility page. Municipal: Jordan municipal services and any other local governments are separate from countywide government and sheriff functions.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The judicial-district listing provides court contacts but not a complete current law-enforcement jurisdiction map.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

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

Statewide Montana criminal-record sources

Statewide Montana sources are separate from Garfield County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Garfield County and Montana record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Garfield County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Garfield County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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