Petroleum County Criminal Records

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Petroleum County public records: common questions

Where to search Petroleum County records

Petroleum County, Montana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts.

Court casesMontana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum 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.

The Petroleum County Sheriff's Department is located at 302 East Main Street in Winnett and lists Sheriff Dan Linder and telephone number 406-429-6551.
The county sheriff's page states that volunteer Search and Rescue has 12 members and is led by the sheriff.
Petroleum County District Court is in the 10th Judicial District at 201 East Main Street in Winnett; the listed clerk is Nikki White.
Petroleum County Justice Court is listed at 201 East Main Street in Winnett, with Justice of the Peace William Menager.

Petroleum County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Official records	County departments directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Court cases	Petroleum County official source (courts.mt.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 18, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Petroleum 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. Petroleum County has 548 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: 30-069
Population: 548 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Petroleum County Sheriff's Department is located at 302 East Main Street in Winnett and lists Sheriff Dan Linder and telephone number 406-429-6551.
Local detail: The county sheriff's page states that volunteer Search and Rescue has 12 members and is led by the sheriff.
Local detail: Petroleum County District Court is in the 10th Judicial District at 201 East Main Street in Winnett; the listed clerk is Nikki White.
Local detail: Petroleum County Justice Court is listed at 201 East Main Street in Winnett, with Justice of the Peace William Menager.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Petroleum County Sheriff's Department is located at 302 East Main Street in Winnett and lists Sheriff Dan Linder and telephone number 406-429-6551.
Local detail: The county sheriff's page states that volunteer Search and Rescue has 12 members and is led by the sheriff.
Local detail: Petroleum County District Court is in the 10th Judicial District at 201 East Main Street in Winnett; the listed clerk is Nikki White.

How do I contact the Petroleum County Sheriff's Department?

The Petroleum County Sheriff's Department is located at 302 East Main Street in Winnett and lists Sheriff Dan Linder and telephone number 406-429-6551. Use County sheriff, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I request Petroleum County search-and-rescue assistance?

The county sheriff's page states that volunteer Search and Rescue has 12 members and is led by the sheriff. Use County sheriff, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Where is Petroleum County Justice Court located?

Petroleum County Justice Court is listed at 201 East Main Street in Winnett, with Justice of the Peace William Menager. Open Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which cases belong in Petroleum County District Court?

Petroleum County District Court is in the 10th Judicial District at 201 East Main Street in Winnett; the listed clerk is Nikki White. Open Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can I contact the Petroleum County District Court clerk?

District Court operates in Montana's 10th Judicial District; Justice Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters in Winnett. Open Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where can I verify current custody information?

No reviewed official source for Petroleum County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff is the county law-enforcement authority; no current official public jail roster or visitation page was located. Municipal: Winnett municipal and city-court matters are distinct from county and state court matters.

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.

Petroleum County court and felony records

Start with Montana Courts 10th Judicial District and Petroleum court contacts for the official Petroleum County court path. County: Petroleum County government and departments serve countywide functions. Court: District Court operates in Montana's 10th Judicial District; Justice Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters in Winnett.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County sheriff, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue information. No current official public custody roster or visitation schedule was located in the reviewed sources.

Petroleum County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. Sheriff staffing and volunteer-count information can change without notice.

Montana state-level record sources

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

Official Petroleum County and Montana record sources

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

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