Montana - Disputing Public Records

Criminal Records

Obtaining an Official Record

In Montana, you can obtain an official copy of your criminal history from the Montana Department of Justice. There is a fee for this service.

• Criminal History Online Public Records Search

Sealing/Expunging Records

The most efficient way to dispute a criminal record in Montana is to contact the court in which the record was filed.

• List of all courts and their contact information

Civil Records

Civil records generally include judgments, liens and evictions, as well as other family and small claims cases.

Fixing Errors

The most efficient way to dispute a civil record in Montana is to contact the court in which the record was filed.

• List of all courts and their contact information

Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies can stay on your credit record for as long as 10 years. The most important place these records can affect you is on your credit report. To dispute a bankruptcy record that is inaccurate, contact each of the three major U.S. credit bureaus. Each has a process online for disputing records that appear on your file.

• TransUnion
• Experian
• Equifax

Disputing the actual public record can be much more challenging since the consumer is the one who files for the bankruptcy in the first place. More information can be found on the United States Courts website.

General Contact Information

Montana Criminal Records
302 North Roberts - 4th Floor
P.O. Box 201403
Helena, MT 59620-1403
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 444-3625
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Division of Criminal Investigation
2225 11th Avenue
P.O. Box 200151
Helena, MT 59620-0151
E-mail: [email protected]<br /> Phone: (406) 444-3874

Administrative Office of the Courts
Room 328, Park Avenue Building
301 S. Park
P.O. Box 203005
Helena, Montana 59620-3005
Phone: 406-841-2950
Fax: 406-841-2955
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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U.S. Court Locator

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• Court Locator Search