Lincoln County Court Records

Lincoln County court records refer to all contents in any case file docketed by a court (MCA 3-1-114). Such records include court dockets, decisions, administrative orders, registers of actions, court ledgers, court books, court minutes, minute books, and court indexes. Court records contain the case party names, case history, hearing details, and party demographics. These records ensure transparency in judicial proceedings and provide the public with access to legal decisions and case developments.

Are Court Records Public in Lincoln County?

Yes. The Montana Public Records Act supports public disclosure of court records to all residents. In compliance with this Act, the Lincoln County Clerk of the District Court's Office issues court records upon request during regular business hours. However, some court records cannot be released to the public. Some examples of such records are adoption, paternity, investigative subpoena, abuse and neglect, and involuntary commitment records.

Lincoln County Court Records Search

Lincoln County court records can be searched online or in person at the Clerk of the District Court's Office. The Public Access Portal is the best tool for online searches. Users typically need a name to perform the search. In-person requesters can use the public computer available in the courthouse to find court records or seek the assistance of the records staff.

Lincoln County Courts

Lincoln County has District and Justice Courts that handle criminal and civil records. The courts are located at the address below:

Montana Nineteenth Judicial District Court
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923
Phone: (406) 293-8120
Fax: (406) 283-2350
Email: cynthia.miller@mt.gov

Lincoln County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested persons may obtain copies of Lincoln County criminal records by mail or in person at the Sheriff's Office's Records Unit. Basic information about the case, including case number, date, and name, will be required to process the request. Lincoln County criminal records cost $5.00, payable by cash, check, or money order. Individuals looking for Lincoln County arrest records can view them online on the Sheriff's Office's website. To view the record, click the "Detention" menu at the top bar, scroll down, and click the "Jail Roster" link.

The District and Justice Courts handle civil cases in Lincoln County. Records of these cases are available online for free through the Public Access Portal. Users must provide a name to conduct the search. Individuals can also visit the Clerk of the District Court's Office to view or obtain copies of civil records. The office has a public computer where record seekers can find civil information using a name. They can also obtain copies of civil records from the records staff. Plain copies of civil records cost $1 per page for the first 10 pages and $0.50 per page thereafter. The search fee costs $2 per name per year for up to 7 years and $1 per name thereafter (no maximum limit).

Lincoln County Marriage Records

Couples can obtain copies of Lincoln County marriage records by mail at the Clerk of Court's Office. They must send a completed Marriage License Request Form alongside the appropriate fees. A copy of a Lincoln County marriage certificate costs $5.00, and a certified copy costs $7.00 each.

Lincoln County Divorce Records

The District Court has general jurisdiction over all divorce cases in Lincoln County. Individuals can obtain copies of divorce records online or in person at the Clerk of Court's office. Online requesters can use the Public Access Portal to conduct a search. A name is required to complete a request. In-person requesters must be willing to pay $1.00 per page for divorce records and a search fee of $2.00 per name per year for up to 7 years.

Lincoln County Birth Records

Birth records are not part of Lincoln County public records. Therefore, the Lincoln County Clerk & Recorder's Office only issues them to the registrant, their spouse, parents, guardians, children, or an authorized representative. Eligible individuals can obtain Lincoln County birth records by mail or in person. Customers must complete a Birth Certificate Application Form, provide a valid ID, and pay a fee of $8 per copy. Payment can be made in cash, by money order, or by check. The completed form with required documents should be brought to the office or mailed along with payment to:

Lincoln County Clerk & Recorder
512 California Ave
Libby, MT 59923

Lincoln County Death Records

The Clerk & Recorder's Office maintains Lincoln County vital records, including death records. Anyone with a valid ID can obtain copies of death certificates by mail or in person at the office. The requester must complete a Death Certificate Application and bring it to the office during business hours or mail it with the required fee. Death records cost $7.00 per copy, payable by cash, money order, or check.

Lincoln County Probate Court Records

The Clerk of the District Court's Office is the official custodian of probate records in Lincoln County. These records date back to 1909 and were maintained in books until 1996. Probate records from 1996 can be accessed through a public computer or the manual index book at the Clerk of the District Court's office. Individuals can easily find probate records using a name. The record staff charges $1 per page for the first 10 pages and $0.50 per page thereafter. The search fee includes $2 per name per year for up to 7 years and $1 per name thereafter (no maximum limit). Record seekers who do not want to visit the office can use the Public Access Portal to find probate court records for free. A name is required for the search.

Lincoln County Property Records

The Lincoln County Clerk & Recorder and Treasurer's Offices handle property records such as plats, surveys, property tax, assignments, leases, deeds, judgments, and bonds. Residents can view these records online using the Tax Search and Doc Search portals. A search may be conducted by tax ID, name, mailing address, legal description, geocode, township/range/section, document number, recording date range, or book/page. Individuals can also visit the Clerk & Recorder and Treasurer's Offices to obtain copies of property records. All visitations should be made during business hours. The Clerk & Recorder charges $0.50 for the first page of plain property documents and $0.25 for each subsequent page. Certified copies of property records cost $2.00 per document.

Lincoln County Court Records Online

Lincoln County court records are accessible online through third-party platforms like Montanacourtrecords.us. These sites offer court records across multiple jurisdictions for a small fee. However, some may provide basic court information for free. The primary disadvantage of third-party portals for court record searches is that the documents cannot be used for official purposes.