Prairie County, MT Public Records
Prairie County has an estimated population of 1,112 (2024) across 1,737 square miles of land. In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Montana Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Prairie County.
📍 Prairie County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 1,112 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 1,737 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | TerryPopulation 574 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Prairie County, MT
These are the main offices to visit in person in Prairie County: the District Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Prairie County Clerk of District Court
| Address | 217 W. Park St., Terry, MT 59349 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (406) 635-5575 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Montana District Court case records for the county (felonies, civil cases, divorce and family cases, probate, juvenile) |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | courts.mt.gov/…/7thJudicialDistrict ↗ courts.mt.gov/…/court-locator ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Prairie County, MT
Criminal case records for Prairie County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Montana, felony cases are tried in District Court; misdemeanors are heard by justice, city and municipal courts. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.mt.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Prairie County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Prairie County, MT
A people search for Prairie County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Prairie County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Prairie County
| Sex offender registry | Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (Montana Department of Justice) Source: dojmt.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Prairie County, MT
Arrest and booking records for Prairie County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Montana Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Prairie County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Prairie County, MT
Court records for Prairie County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Prairie County, with addresses from the official Montana Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Prairie County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Prairie County, MT
In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the Montana Department of Revenue.
🏠 Where to get property records for Prairie County
| Land records | In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Prairie County, MT
Certified birth and death certificates for Montana are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Prairie County
| State vital records office | Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records Source: dphhs.mt.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Prairie County, MT
The official sex offender registry for Prairie County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Prairie County
| Official registry | Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (Montana Department of Justice) Source: dojmt.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Prairie County, MT
Divorce cases in Montana are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Prairie County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Montana are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records Source: dphhs.mt.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Prairie County
Terry (574) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.