Park County, MT Courts and Public Records
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The Park County District Court sits in Livingston as part of Montana Judicial District 6. It hears felonies, larger civil cases, family law, probate, youth matters, and appeals from lower courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Park County District Court, Montana Judicial District 6 |
| Clerk of District Court | June Little, Clerk of District Court |
| Main Phone | 406-222-4125 |
| Courthouse Location | 1 (Livingston, MT 59047) |
| Website | Montana Court Locator |
| Handles | Felonies, civil cases above the Justice Court limit, family law, probate, juvenile matters, and appeals from lower courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Misdemeanors and traffic citations (Justice or City Court), city ordinance violations (City Court), federal cases (U.S. District Court for Montana), and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | MTCourts.org |
| Criminal Records Requests | Call or visit the Clerk of District Court at 406-222-4125 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Montana court payment site (statewide, not county-specific) |
How to Search Park County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Park County District Court records are kept by the Clerk of District Court in Livingston.
Online
Go to MTCourts.org and search by name or case number.
Open the case summary to review the case type and status.
Confirm details with the clerk when a record is not shown.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status
In Person
Go to the Clerk of District Court in Livingston, Park County.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Call 406-222-4125 to confirm which records the clerk holds.
Best for: Records and copies not online
By Phone
Call 406-222-4125 to ask what the clerk can look up for you.
Ask which case details the clerk can share by phone.
Confirm any fees with the clerk before you request copies.
Best for: Confirming a case before a visit
Search by Name on MTCourts.org
Go to MTCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Park County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Park County courts handled an estimated 907 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 880. The estimate scales Montana statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~907
Total filings in CY 2024
~880
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~907
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+2.0%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~907 | ~889 | ~+2.0% |
| Total Dispositions | ~880 | ~863 | ~+2.0% |
| Criminal Filings | ~220 | ~216 | ~+1.9% |
| Civil Filings | ~310 | ~304 | ~+2.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~159 | ~156 | ~+1.9% |
| Probate Filings | ~77 | ~76 | ~+1.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~15 | ~15 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~38 | ~37 | ~+2.7% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in civil filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Montana statewide figures scaled by Park County's 1.59% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Park County?
Estimated total filings in Park County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~907 | ~880 | ~+2.0% |
| CY 2023 | ~889 | ~863 | ~+1.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~877 | ~851 | ~+1.3% |
| CY 2021 | ~866 | ~840 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2020 | ~842 | ~817 | ~+2.9% |
Estimated filings changed +7.7% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 842 to 907. The largest annual change was +2.9% in CY 2021. The latest change of +2.0% reflects statewide Montana trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Montana statewide figures scaled by Park County's 1.59% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Park County?
Civil cases are estimated to be the largest category in Park County, at about 34.2% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | ~310 | ~34.2% | ~+2.0% |
| Criminal | ~220 | ~24.3% | ~+1.9% |
| Family law | ~159 | ~17.5% | ~+1.9% |
| Probate | ~77 | ~8.5% | ~+1.3% |
| Juvenile | ~38 | ~4.2% | ~+2.7% |
| Mental health | ~15 | ~1.7% | ~+0.0% |
Juvenile cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and mental health cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Montana statewide figures scaled by Park County's 1.59% share of the state population.
How Does Park County Compare With Montana Overall?
Park County is estimated to account for about 1.59% of the 57,082 cases filed in Montana courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Park County | Montana | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~907 | 57,082 | ~1.59% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+2.0% | +2.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~907 | 1,019 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~880 | 989 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~24.3% | 24.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~34.2% | 34.2% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~17.5% | 17.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Montana figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Montana statewide figures scaled by Park County's 1.59% share of the state population.
Park County Crime Statistics (2024)
These are Montana statewide offense totals reported to the FBI for 2024 and 2023, not Park County figures, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent crimes fell 4.3% and property crimes fell 10.6% from 2023 to 2024.
4,863
Violent crimes, Montana statewide, 2024
18,745
Property crimes, Montana statewide, 2024
427.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Montana statewide, 2024
-9.4%
YoY change in violent plus property crimes, Montana statewide
| Offense | 2024 | Rate per 100K | 2023 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 33 | 2.9 | 33 | 0.0% |
| Rape | 697 | 61.3 | 665 | +4.8% |
| Robbery | 217 | 19.1 | 278 | -21.9% |
| Aggravated assault | 3,916 | 344.3 | 4,106 | -4.6% |
| Violent crimes total | 4,863 | 427.6 | 5,082 | -4.3% |
| Burglary | 1,922 | 169.0 | 1,952 | -1.5% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,884 | 165.7 | 2,174 | -13.3% |
| Property crimes total (includes larceny-theft and arson) | 18,745 | 1648.3 | 20,970 | -10.6% |
Park County Courthouse Locations
Park County has one District Court courthouse location, the Clerk of District Court office in Livingston. Check your notice or case paperwork for the court that issued it before you go.
| Courthouse | City and ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of District Court, Park County | Livingston, MT 59047 | 406-222-4125 |
Call the clerk at 406-222-4125 for the street address, or check the Montana Court Locator for court assignments. The clerk listing is undated, so confirm details before a visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Park County?
Most cases start in a Justice Court or City Court, while Park County District Court handles felonies, family law, probate, youth matters, and larger civil cases.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Justice Court or City Court that issued the ticket | Traffic citations go to the court named on the ticket, not the District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by a court. |
| Misdemeanor | Justice Court, or City Court for city ordinance violations | Misdemeanor charges are heard in a lower court, not the District Court. |
| Felony | Park County District Court | Felony charges are heard in District Court after a preliminary hearing in Justice Court. |
| DUI | Justice Court for misdemeanor DUI; District Court for felony DUI | The charge level decides which court hears the case. |
| Domestic violence | Justice Court for misdemeanor charges; District Court for felony charges | Protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available. |
| Civil lawsuit | District Court above the Justice Court limit; Justice Court below it | The District Court hears civil cases above the Justice Court limit. |
| Small claims | Justice Court | Small claims are heard in Justice Court. |
| Eviction | Justice Court | Justice Court handles eviction filings. |
| Divorce | Park County District Court | Family law cases are heard in District Court. |
| Child custody or support | Park County District Court | Custody and support cases are heard in District Court. |
| Probate or estate | Park County District Court | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | Park County District Court | Youth matters are heard in District Court, and juvenile records are not publicly available. |
| Appeal | Montana Supreme Court | Appeals from lower courts go to the Montana Supreme Court. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for Montana | Federal cases are not handled by county courts. |
Are Park County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Park County District Court records are public, with exceptions. Article II, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution gives the public a right to examine documents, and the Montana Rules for Access to Court Records set how courts apply that right; the courts decide access under their own rules.
Public records
Most District Court case files are open to the public, including filings and orders, unless a law or court order restricts them. Justice and City court records are kept by those courts.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, protective-order-restricted, and other confidential records are not publicly available.
Online access
MTCourts.org lets you search cases by name. Online results do not show every document, and confidential records do not appear.
In-person access
Visit or call the Clerk of District Court in Livingston to view or request records. Call 406-222-4125 to confirm what the clerk holds.
Fees
No fee amounts are published here. Ask the Clerk of District Court about copy fees before you request records.
How to Search Park County Court Records Online
Use MTCourts.org to search Park County District Court cases, and ask the clerk for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Go to MTCourts.org and choose the case search option.
- Search by name or case number, then open the case details.
- Review the case type, status, and party names shown in the case details.
- Call the Clerk of District Court at 406-222-4125 for documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal (felony) | MTCourts.org | Case details the court publishes online | Confidential records are not shown; ask the clerk for documents |
| Traffic | Justice Court or City Court that issued the ticket | Case details kept by that court | Traffic cases are not in District Court |
| Civil | MTCourts.org | District Court civil case details | Documents may need a request to the clerk |
| Small claims | Justice Court | Case records kept by that court | Small claims are not in District Court |
| Family law | MTCourts.org | District Court domestic relations case details | Sealed and restricted matters are not shown |
| Probate | MTCourts.org | District Court probate case details | Documents may need a request to the clerk |
| Juvenile | MTCourts.org | Limited case information | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Park County
Payment depends on where the citation was issued, and the statewide Montana court payment site and the court that issued the citation are the main options.
- Online: Pay citations at citepayusa.com, the Montana statewide court payment site. It is not specific to Park County, so confirm your case number first.
- In person: Visit the court that issued the citation, or the Clerk of District Court in Livingston for District Court matters.
- By phone: Call the court that issued the citation, or the Clerk of District Court at 406-222-4125, to confirm how to pay.
Parking tickets: Pay parking tickets to the city or agency that issued them, not to a court.
Park County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Park County court records?
Go to MTCourts.org to search by name or case number, or call the Clerk of District Court in Livingston at 406-222-4125.
Are Park County court records public?
Most are public under the Montana Constitution and the Montana Rules for Access to Court Records, but juvenile, sealed, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Felony cases are in District Court, so search by name or case number on MTCourts.org or call the clerk at 406-222-4125.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or ticket, or call the court that issued it. For District Court matters, call the Clerk of District Court at 406-222-4125.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online at citepayusa.com, the Montana statewide court payment site, or contact the court that issued the citation.
How many cases are filed in Park County each year?
Park County District Court recorded 796 new and reopened filings in 2024, up 3.6% from 768 in 2023.
What is the most common type of case?
Per-type counts are not in the available data. The 2024 District Court total of 796 covers all case types combined.
Is crime in Montana rising or falling?
Statewide violent crimes fell 4.3% and property crimes fell 10.6% from 2023 to 2024, and county crime counts are not available here.
Courts in the County
Park County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 414 East Callender St., Livingston, MT, 59047 |
| Phone Number: | 406-222-4125 |
| Fax: | 406-222-4128 |
| Website: | https://www.parkcounty.org/Government-Departments/CLERK-OF-COURT/ |
Useful Links
- Montana Judicial Branch - Access court services and information for Montana state courts, including court locations and case searches.
- Montana District Courts - Find detailed information about all district courts of Montana, including court rules and contact information.
- Montana Municipal Courts - Provides access to municipal court information, including location, contact details, and available services.
- Montana Justice Courts - Learn about the role, functions, and contact information of Justice Courts across Montana.
- Montana Public Records - Explore a central hub to obtain public records across Montana, including vital records and business searches.
- Montana Small Claims Courts - Informative guide about filing small claims in Montana, including procedures, limits, and court structure.
- Park County, Montana Official Website - Official resources for Park County residents, including details on local government and public services.
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Resources related to public health, human services and access various assistance programs throughout Montana.
- Montana Law Enforcement Agencies - Directory of local law enforcement agencies in Montana to facilitate cooperation with court-related processes.
- Montana Legal Services Association - Non-profit providing free legal aid to low-income individuals and families across Montana, covering civil matters.
- Montana Department of Revenue - Access resources related to state taxes, property assessments, and services impacting court-related finance matters.
- Montana Counties Map - Visual tool to identify county jurisdictions for court-related inquiries or case management in Montana.
- Montana Secretary of State - Centralized resource for business services, notary public information, and state government elections.
- Montana Department of Justice - Comprehensive services related to law enforcement, consumer protection, and various justice-related functions in Montana.
- Montana Recovery and Justice Services - Resources focusing on recovery programs integrated with the justice system to aid rehabilitation efforts.
- State Law Library of Montana - Access legal information, research materials, and resources to understand Montana laws and court procedures.
- Montana State and Local Resources - Resource center providing guidance and information related to municipal insurance across Montana.
- Montana Access to Justice Commission - Focused on ensuring access to justice, addressing legal needs for low-income Montanans, and similar initiatives.
- Legal Services Corporation - Federally funded corporation ensuring equal access to justice under the law for low-income Americans.
- Montana Public Defender Commission - Provides legal representation to indigent criminal defendants, ensuring equal protection under the law.
Table of Contents
- Park County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Park County Court Records
- Park County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Park County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Park County?
- How Does Park County Compare With Montana Overall?
- Park County Crime Statistics (2024)
- Park County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Park County?
- Are Park County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Park County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Park County
- Park County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links