Yellowstone, MT Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records from the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office can be accessed both online and in person.

For in-person requests, visit:

Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office

2323 2nd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

Phone: (406) 256-2929

To check arrest-related details online, use the Detention Center Search Page.

In Yellowstone County, accessing arrest records from Police Departments requires identifying the agency responsible for the arrest. Contact the specific department by phone or in-person to verify their record request procedures. Most departments require a completed Public Information Request form, which can be found on their websites or obtained at their offices. Once the form is completed, submit it to the Records Division along with the required identification and any applicable fees. Providing detailed information, such as the arrestee's full name, date of birth, arrest date, and case number (if available), can help expedite the process.

The following are the major Police Departments in the county include:

• Billings Police Department
• Laurel Police Department
• Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office
• Montana Highway Patrol

The Montana Department of Justice's Criminal Records and Identification Bureau serves as the central repository for state criminal history information. Montana residents can access criminal records through online, mail, or in-person requests.

To request criminal records online:

Visit the Montana Criminal History Online. You can either create an account or log in as a guest user. Once logged in, enter the required subject information, including the full name and date of birth. A $20.00 processing fee must be paid using a credit card. After completing the process, the results can be downloaded or printed immediately.

For mail requests:

• Download and complete the Public Criminal History Request Form
• Include a $20.00 money order or check payable to "Montana Department of Justice"
• Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope
• Mail to: Montana Criminal Records, PO Box 201403, Helena, MT 59620

Note: In-person requests can be made at the Criminal Records Office in Helena with valid photo identification and payment of the $20.00 fee. Results are typically provided on the same day.

Criminal records in Yellowstone County are maintained by the Yellowstone County District Court. Residents accessing arrest records for arrests resulting in formal charges can visit the Clerk of District Court located at the Yellowstone County Courthouse, 217 N. 27th Street in Billings, Montana. Records can be obtained by submitting a request to the Clerk's Office either in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or through the online portal at Yellowstone County, where case information can be searched by name or case number.

For more convenient access to arrest records and criminal history information, interested individuals may also find current Yellowstone County arrest records through third-party websites like InfoTracer, which compile public record information from multiple sources into searchable databases.