Granite County Criminal Records

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Where to search Granite County records

Granite County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Montana Courts 3rd Judicial District and Granite County court contacts.

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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.

Granite County lists its courthouse at 220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana 59858, with telephone 406-859-3771.
The county directory lists regular courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The directory identifies Rico Barkell as sheriff/coroner and lists the sheriff's office telephone as 406-859-3251.
The directory lists the Clerk of District Court at 406-859-3712, Clerk and Recorder at 406-859-3771, and Justice of the Peace at 406-859-3006.

Granite County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Montana Courts 3rd Judicial District and Granite County court contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official Granite County government portal	County or 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.

If you are checking a Granite 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 Granite County. Granite County has 3,658 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: 30-039
Population: 3,658 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Granite County lists its courthouse at 220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana 59858, with telephone 406-859-3771.
The county directory lists regular courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The directory identifies Rico Barkell as sheriff/coroner and lists the sheriff's office telephone as 406-859-3251.
Local detail: The directory lists the Clerk of District Court at 406-859-3712, Clerk and Recorder at 406-859-3771, and Justice of the Peace at 406-859-3006.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Granite County lists its courthouse at 220 N. Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana 59858, with telephone 406-859-3771.
The county directory lists regular courthouse hours Monday-Friday, 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The directory identifies Rico Barkell as sheriff/coroner and lists the sheriff's office telephone as 406-859-3251.

How do I contact the Granite County Sheriff's Office?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Granite County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

Where is the Granite County courthouse?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Granite County courthouse depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

Which judicial district serves Granite County?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judicial district serves Granite County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

How do I request Granite County court records?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Granite County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

Where are Granite County inmates held?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Granite County inmates held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

What is handled by Granite County versus Philipsburg or Drummond?

For Granite County, start with Official Granite County government portal and County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is handled by Granite County versus Philipsburg or Drummond depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

Jail, booking, and custody records

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county directory provides contacts but not live custody status or complete jail information.

Finding Granite County criminal court records

Start with Montana Courts 3rd Judicial District and Granite County court contacts for the official Granite County court path. County: Granite County government and elected offices serve the county; Philipsburg and Drummond have separate municipal services. Court: Granite County District Court is part of Montana's 3rd Judicial District, which also includes Deer Lodge and Powell counties.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county directory identifies the sheriff/coroner but the reviewed sources do not provide a current jail roster, capacity, or detention procedures. Municipal: Municipal police and local-government functions are separate from county government and sheriff/coroner functions.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use County department directory, sheriff, court, and office contacts. The audit is an official historical financial record and should not be treated as a current personnel or operational roster.

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 Granite 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 Granite County and Montana record sources

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

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