Musselshell County Criminal Records

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Where to search Musselshell County records

Musselshell County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County department directory, courts, and county contacts. Check current custody through Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information.

Court casesCounty department directory, courts, and county contacts
Current custodySheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information
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.

The Sheriff’s Office patrols approximately 1,900 square miles and provides investigations, civil process, records, offender-registry, concealed-weapons-permit, and detention services.
The Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Shawn Lesnik and 406-323-1402 at 820 Main Street in Roundup.
The county states that Roundup and Melstone contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement within city limits.
The county Sheriff is also the county coroner and lists detention visitation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at specified times.

Musselshell County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County department directory, courts, and county contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Montana 14th Judicial District and limited-court locator	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Musselshell County official source (courts.mt.gov)	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.

A useful Musselshell 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. Musselshell County has 5,582 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: 30-065
Population: 5,582 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office patrols approximately 1,900 square miles and provides investigations, civil process, records, offender-registry, concealed-weapons-permit, and detention services.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Shawn Lesnik and 406-323-1402 at 820 Main Street in Roundup.
Local detail: The county states that Roundup and Melstone contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement within city limits.
Local detail: The county Sheriff is also the county coroner and lists detention visitation on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at specified times.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office patrols approximately 1,900 square miles and provides investigations, civil process, records, offender-registry, concealed-weapons-permit, and detention services.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Shawn Lesnik and 406-323-1402 at 820 Main Street in Roundup.
Local detail: The county states that Roundup and Melstone contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement within city limits.

How do I contact the Musselshell County detention center?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Musselshell County detention center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

What are the current detention visitation times?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the current detention visitation times depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

Which judicial district covers Musselshell County?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judicial district covers Musselshell County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

How do Roundup and Melstone law-enforcement contracts work?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Roundup and Melstone law-enforcement contracts work depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

How do I request Musselshell County Sheriff records?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Musselshell County Sheriff records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

Which court handles a Musselshell County traffic or misdemeanor matter?

For Musselshell County, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information and County department directory, courts, and county contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Musselshell County traffic or misdemeanor matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Sheriff operates a detention center and publishes visitation times, but no live inmate roster was reviewed. Municipal: Roundup and Melstone receive contracted county law enforcement; municipal court and ordinance jurisdiction remain separate from county District Court.

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.

Musselshell County court and felony records

Start with Montana 14th Judicial District and limited-court locator for the official Musselshell County court path. County: The Musselshell County Sheriff provides county patrol and detention services and contracted law enforcement in Roundup and Melstone. Court: Musselshell County District Court is in the 14th Judicial District; the county department directory also lists Justice of Peace, Youth Court, and Court Compliance functions.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. No live inmate roster, booking record, or current custody-status search was reviewed.

Musselshell County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Sheriff patrol, detention, civil process, records, contracts, and visitation information. Detention visitation, staffing, and operating details may change without notice.

Montana state-level record sources

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

Nearby county coverage in Montana

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Official Musselshell County and Montana record sources

For an official starting point, use County department directory, courts, and county contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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