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Montague County public records: common questions

Where to search Montague County records

Montague County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk records, 97th District Court and record requests.

  • Court casesDistrict Clerk records, 97th District Court and record requests
  • Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
  • Statewide recordsUse the Texas 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 Montague County Courthouse is at 11339 State Highway 59 in Montague, Texas.
  • The county sheriff's administration number is 940-894-2491 and the jail number is 940-894-2871.
  • The Sheriff's Office states that it has countywide jurisdiction, patrols more than 900 square miles, is authorized to house more than 100 inmates and provides dispatch for several agencies and more than 14 local fire departments.
  • The Montague County Detention Center is at 111 South Grand Street and is a 101-bed facility with 22 employees overseeing jail and transport operations.
  • The District Clerk identifies Montague County as part of the 97th District Court and provides online court-record access, record-request forms and online miscellaneous-fee payments.
  • The County Clerk offers online records searches and states that property-record filers must present photo identification in person beginning September 1, 2025.
Montague County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Court casesDistrict Clerk records, 97th District Court and record requestsCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordscounty sheriff and jail contactsCounty or localOpen source
Official recordscounty government portal and officesCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsMontague County official source (montaguesheriff.com)County or localOpen sourceNot yet published
Court casesMontague County official source (co.montague.tx.us)County or localOpen source

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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Montague County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Montague County has 21,966 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
48-337
Population
21,966 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail
The Montague County Courthouse is at 11339 State Highway 59 in Montague, Texas.
Local detail
The county sheriff's administration number is 940-894-2491 and the jail number is 940-894-2871.
Local detail
The Sheriff's Office states that it has countywide jurisdiction, patrols more than 900 square miles, is authorized to house more than 100 inmates and provides dispatch for several agencies and more than 14 local fire departments.
Local detail
The Montague County Detention Center is at 111 South Grand Street and is a 101-bed facility with 22 employees overseeing jail and transport operations.
Local detail
The District Clerk identifies Montague County as part of the 97th District Court and provides online court-record access, record-request forms and online miscellaneous-fee payments.
Local detail
The County Clerk offers online records searches and states that property-record filers must present photo identification in person beginning September 1, 2025.

What is specific about this local guide

  • Local detail: The Montague County Courthouse is at 11339 State Highway 59 in Montague, Texas.
  • Local detail: The county sheriff's administration number is 940-894-2491 and the jail number is 940-894-2871.
  • Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that it has countywide jurisdiction, patrols more than 900 square miles, is authorized to house more than 100 inmates and provides dispatch for several agencies and more than 14 local fire departments.

How do I contact the Montague County Jail or Sheriff's Office?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Montague County Jail or Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

How do I find current Montague County inmate information?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find current Montague County inmate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

How do I request Montague County judicial records?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Montague County judicial records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

How do I search Montague County District Clerk records online?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Montague County District Clerk records online depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

Which matters belong in the 97th District Court?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong in the 97th District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

How do I request Montague County property or official public records?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Montague County property or official public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

What identification is required to file a property document in Montague County?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What identification is required to file a property document in Montague County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

How does sheriff jurisdiction differ from municipal law enforcement in Montague County?

For Montague County, start with county government portal and offices and county sheriff and jail contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does sheriff jurisdiction differ from municipal law enforcement in Montague County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county states that judicial-record requests should be directed to the appropriate clerk or judge, so county Public Information Act procedures do not cover every court record.

Criminal cases in Montague County

Start with District Clerk records, 97th District Court and record requests for the official Montague County court path. County: The Sheriff's Office states that it has countywide jurisdiction and patrols more than 900 square miles. The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete textual legal description of the county boundary. Court: Montague County is served by the 97th District Court. The county's District Clerk provides records and filing services for civil, criminal, family and related district-court matters; the County Court and justice courts handle separate county-level matters.

Jail and custody information for Montague County

For current custody information, start with county sheriff and jail contacts. The official inmate, visitation and custody pages may not provide a complete public roster or all detention records.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Montague County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and detention center, located at 111 South Grand Street in Montague. Municipal: The Sheriff's Office states that countywide jurisdiction is concentrated in areas outside city limits where municipal officers operate. The reviewed county pages do not provide a consolidated municipal-court directory or detailed municipal boundaries.

Statewide sources for Texas records

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

Cities covered by local record systems

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

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Official Montague County and Texas record sources

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

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