Montana Sex Offender Records

What is a Sex Offender?

Anyone who receives a guilty verdict for a sex crime is referred to as a "sex offender" in Montana. This term also extends to persons who were put on probation or received a deferred imposition of sentence for a sexual offense, not necessarily only those sent to a prison or jail facility for their crimes.

States in the country have varying penalties for sex offenders. Because these crimes impact society, the courts often enhance penalties on persons who commit them. As a result, an individual convicted of a sex offense in Montana can spend more time in prison and pay high amounts in fines. Getting tagged as a sex offender can also result in close monitoring by local law enforcement agencies upon reintegration into the community or chemical or mental health treatment.

In Montana, sex offenders are typically monitored for life, though some offenders can petition their sentencing courts to cease that action. This form of monitoring is mostly initiated upon one's registration as a sex offender in the state. Registering makes it easier for the police to know an offender's whereabouts and for the public to identify offenders living in their neighborhoods and take the necessary precautions. The state courts may also employ electronic tagging tactics for certain offenders.

Who is Considered a Sex Offender in Montana?

In Montana, a sex offender is an adult or juvenile person who is found to have committed or been adjudicated for a sexual or violent offense (46-23-502 (10), MCA). The official term for such persons in Montana is "sexual or violent offenders."

Aside from the regular sex offenders, the state creates another category for persons who were convicted or adjudicated for a sex offense and suffer from a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes them likely to perform predatory sex crimes. These people are known as "sexually violent predators." Nevertheless, Montana also considers someone aged 18 years or older to be a sexually violent predator if such a person is convicted of a sexual offense against someone who is 12 years old or younger (46-23-502 (11), MCA).

What are the Different Types of Sex Offenses in Montana?

Many of Montana's sex crimes are outlined in Title 45, Chapter 5, Part 5 of the state's code. Still, some offenses involving children can be found in Title 45, Chapter 5, Part 6, while others can be reviewed in Title 45, Chapter 8, Part 2. Below are detailed descriptions of some of these crimes and their corresponding penalties:

Sexual assault (45-5-502, MCA): Anyone who intentionally subjects another person to any sexual contact without consent is guilty of sexual assault. Upon a first conviction, an offender will incur a jail term not exceeding 6 months, a fine of up to $500, or both. For a second conviction, the penalty is imprisonment in county jail for up to a year, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both. For a third or subsequent conviction, the offender will be punished with a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

Additionally, if the victim is below 16 years of age and the offender is 3 or more years older, or if the victim sustained bodily injury, the offender may incur a life sentence. As an alternative, the sentencing court may impose a prison term not less than 4 years (unless it finds good cause to make this sentence less) or more than 100 years on the offender. Also, the court may assess a fine of not more than $50,000.

Sexual intercourse without consent (45-5-503, MCA): This offense occurs when a person purposefully engages in sexual intercourse with another person who lacks the capacity to consent. The courts may not convict a person for this offense based on the age of their spouse.

People that Montana sees as "incapable of consent" include:

A mentally incapacitated individual;
A minor below 16 years of age;
A physically helpless person;
Anyone overcome by deception, coercion, or surprise;
Persons incarcerated in a juvenile or adult correctional, treatment, or detention center, or persons on some court-ordered supervision (conditional release, parole, or probation);
Other incapable victims, as described by 45-5-501 (b), MCA.

The penalties imposed for a conviction of sexual intercourse without consent are as follows:

Life imprisonment, or a prison sentence not exceeding 20 years and a fine of up to $50,000, except provided otherwise.
If the victim is below 16 years and the perpetrator is 4 or more years older, or if the victim sustained bodily injury, the penalty is life imprisonment or incarceration anywhere from 4 to 100 years and a fine of up to $50,000, except otherwise indicated.
If there are two or more convicts with the same victim and each person was present at the scene of the crime where one could have reasonably known of the other's offense, they will all incur the following penalties:
1. Life imprisonment or incarceration anywhere from 5 to 100 years, and
2. A fine of up to $50,000, except otherwise stated
If the perpetrator is a repeat offender and the victim suffered severe bodily harm, the penalty is death unless the offender is less than 18 years at the time of the offense or is punished with a life sentence without possibility of release.
If the victim was 12 years or below and the perpetrator was 18 years or older, the punishment is imprisonment for 100 years. The first 25 years of this sentence are mandatory and cannot be deferred or suspended. Also, in those 25 years, the offender will be ineligible for parole. The court can also impose a fine reaching $50,000 on the offender and order the party to enroll in a sexual offender treatment program.
Furthermore, if the offender is released after serving the mandatory 25-year prison sentence, such a person will spend the rest of their life supervised by the Department of Corrections. The offender will also need to submit to electronic monitoring.
If the perpetrator is 18 years old or more and the victim is 14 years old or higher, the punishment is imprisonment of up to 5 years. The court may also assess a fine penalty of $10,000 if:
1. It is the individual's first offense;
2. The act was consensual; and
3. Upon psychosexual evaluation, the court determines that registration is not required to ensure public safety and that freeing the individual from registering as an offender is in the public's best interests.

Suppose the offense occurs as described in sections (1) and (2) above. In that case, the court may order the offender to pay the victim's reasonable medical and counseling costs, depending on the offender's financial situation and future ability to pay restitution.

Finally, if any child is born due to sexual intercourse without consent, the convicted individual automatically loses all parental and custodial rights if the court applied 46-5-401, MCA (the "penalty enhancement" statute).

Aggravated sexual intercourse without consent (45-5-508, MCA): A person commits this crime when they use force to have sexual intercourse without consent or with someone who is incapable of consent (as explained above).

Anyone convicted of this crime is punished with life imprisonment or a prison sentence from 10 to 100 years and a fine of up to $50,000, except as provided by 46-18-219 and 46-18-222, MCA.

Indecent exposure (45-5-504, MCA): An individual is guilty of indecent exposure when they intentionally expose their genitals or intimate parts, while being aware that their conduct will likely generate alarm or affront, in order to achieve sexual gratification or arousal or to humiliate, harass, abuse, or degrade someone else. This includes exposure by electronic communication, as defined by 45-5-625 5(a), MCA.

For the first conviction of indecent exposure, an offender will be fined an amount not exceeding $500 or will receive a jail sentence not exceeding 6 months, or both.

Upon a second conviction, the penalty is a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment in county jail for not over a year, or both.

However, if the offender is convicted for the third or subsequent time, the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment in county jail for 10 years or less, or both.

Indecent exposure to a minor: This occurs when, under the circumstances described as "indecent exposure," a person exposes their genitals or intimate parts to a minor below 16 years of age - and that person is over 4 years older than the victim.

For this offense, the courts will impose a fine of up to $50,000 or a prison sentence that is not below 4 years (unless the court finds good cause to set a prison term less than 4 years), or more than 100 years, or both.

Incest (45-5-507, MCA): An individual commits this offense if they purposefully cohabit with, have sexual contact, or have sexual intercourse with a brother or sister (whole or half-blood), an ancestor, a descendant, or a stepson or stepdaughter. However, consent is a defense to this offense when it involves a stepdaughter or stepson, provided the stepdaughter or son is not less than 18 years of age, and the stepparent is 4 or more years older.

For the first conviction of incest, an offender will incur life imprisonment or a prison term of not more than 100 years. Additionally, the offender may have to pay a fine that does not pass $50,000

On the other hand, if the victim is less than 16 years old and the offender is 3 or more years older, or if the victim sustains bodily injury in the course of the act, the punishment is as follows:

Life imprisonment, or a prison term not below 4 years or over 100 years, and
A fine of up to $50,000.

However, if the victim was 12 years or younger and the offender was 18 years or older when the offense occurred, the punishment is thus:

A fine of up to $50,000.
Imprisonment for 100 years. The first 25 years are mandatory and cannot be deferred or suspended. In those 25 years, the felon is ineligible for parole.
Participation in a sexual offender treatment program approved or provided by the Department of Corrections.

Also, if the offender is released after the mandatory 25 years, the individual will be supervised by the Department of Corrections forever and be subject to continuous, satellite-based (electronic) monitoring. The offender will also pay the victim's reasonable counseling costs if the court finds them able. The exact amount, time, and method of payment are assessed according to 46-18-244, MCA.

Deviate sexual conduct (45-8-218, MCA): Anyone who purposefully engages or causes someone else to engage in deviate sexual relations commits this crime. 45-2-101(21), MCA defines "deviate sexual relations" as any kind of sexual intercourse with an animal.

The punishment is a prison sentence not exceeding 10 years, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.

What Types of Sex Offenders Exist in Montana?

The grouping of sex offenders into tier levels (types) originates from SORNA, the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act enacted by the federal government. As a result, states are required to be compliant with the Act and tier sex offenders into levels that reflect their risk of reoffending when released to the community.

In Montana, sex offenders have three tier-level designations: Level 1, 2, and 3. Per 46-23-509, MCA, Level 1 offenders have a low risk of recidivism (repeat offending), Level 2 offenders have a moderate risk, and Level 3 have a high risk, so much so that the offenders in this level present a threat to public safety and are considered sexually violent predators.

If the offender received a sentence in another state, the interested party could access the National Sex Offender Website to find the sex offender registries of other states and regions in the United States. The party can also run a sex offender search nationwide.

However, some sex offenders do not belong to any tier level in Montana. One main reason is that Montana's tier-level system was not established until 1997. These offenders include:

Those who did not receive a tier-level designation from the sentencing judge
Those who were incarcerated before 1997
Those who were not incarcerated after 1997

Another reason is that they are violent offenders. In the state, there are no tier-level designations for violent offenders.

How to Find a Sex Offender Near Me in Montana

The fastest way for people residing in Montana to find sex offenders living near them is to search the Sexual or Violent Offender Registry. This registry is created by the Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act (SVORA) and is maintained by the Montana Department of Justice. Per the Act, the public have access to up-to-date information about local sex offenders.

Also, a few counties may provide local sexual/violent offender registries to the public, e.g., Yellowstone County. It is possible to view an offender's name (last, first), address, city, offense, level, category (sexual or violent offender, or both), and image.

Interested members of the public may also obtain public record information from third-party websites. These privately owned sites typically host data culled from public databases and repositories. However, the information available on third-party sites may vary since they are independent of government sources. In order to use a third-party site, record seekers may be required to provide all or some of the following information:

The full name on the record of choice
The last known or current address of the named individual
The address of the requestor

What Happens When You Register as a Sex Offender in Montana?

Montana's Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act (SVORA) was enacted in 1989 to introduce a means to monitor and track sexual or violent offenders when they reenter the community and to protect the public from these offenders.

Initially, SVORA applied only to sex offenders convicted of sexual assault, incest, sexual abuse of children, deviate sexual conduct, and sexual intercourse without consent. Also, the public had zero access to sex offender information, the sex offender registration was for 10 years, and it was a misdemeanor offense for failing to register. This failure attracted 90 days in jail, a fine not exceeding $250, or both.

It was not until 1995 that the Act extended to violent offenders, and the registration period was changed to life - with the opportunity to petition a district court to cancel the registration requirement after 10 years, provided:

The offender was a law-abiding citizen for 10 years, and
The offender's request outweighs the public interest in registration.

Further amendments in 1997 introduced tier levels (as explained above) and allowed the public to access information specific to an offender's tier-level designation. Access to more sex offender information was bestowed on the public upon the 1999 modification, and so on. (For a history of changes to the Act, review the Department of Justice's website.)

In present times, persons who commit offenses that make them subject to SVORA are required to register with a local law enforcement agency as follows (46-23-504, MCA):

Upon conclusion of a sentencing hearing, if not sentenced to confinement
At least 10 days before release from imprisonment
Within 3 days of entering a Montana county, if homeless (transient)
Within 3 days of entering a Montana county, if establishing a permanent or temporary residence for 10 days or more or an aggregate period over 30 days.

As a rule, juvenile offenders are not subject to the Act unless:

They have a prior conviction or adjudication for a sex crime.
Their registration is required for public safety.

People convicted of registrable offenses are also required to update their information in person at their registering agencies as follows:

For Level 1 offenders: every year
For Level 2 offenders: every 180 days
For Level 3 offenders, every 90 days
For violent offenders: each year
Transient (homeless) offenders: every month

Any change to one's residence, school, employment, name, or transient status during these periods must be reported to the registering agency in person within 3 days.

Offenses that require sex offender registration in Montana are outlined in 46-23-502, MCA and include:

Sexual assault:
- If the victim is below 16 years old and the offender is 3 or more years older.
- If the offender is a professional under Title 37 and carries out the offense during any consultation, treatment, evaluation, or interview regarding an individual's mental or physical condition, injury, or disease.
Indecent exposure:
- A third or subsequent conviction.
- If the offender is 4 or more years older and the victim is below 16 years.
Unlawful restraint, where the offender is not a parent of the victim and the victim is below 18 years of age.
Kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping, where the offender is not a parent of the victim and the victim is below 18 years of age.
Sexual intercourse without consent.
Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude.
Aggravated sexual intercourse without consent.
Sexual servitude.
Incest:
- If the victim is underage (less than 18 years) and the offender is 3 or more years older, or
- If the victim is 12 years or lower at the time of the offense and the offender is 18 years or more.
Prostitution and promoting prostitution, if the client was 18 years or older and the individual engaging in prostitution was a child, whether the client knew of the child's age or not.
Aggravated promotion of prostitution of a child below 18 years of age.

Though sex offenders are expected to register for life for the offenses above in Montana, certain Level 1 and 2 offenders can petition the sentencing or district court to void the registration requirement after some years pass. Per 46-23-506 (3)(b), MCA, a Level 1 offender can petition after being a registrant for 10 years while a Level 2 offender can petition after 25 years, provided:

They abided to the laws of the state during the registration period, and
Their continued registration is not required for public protection, and that removing the requirement is in society's best interests.

Any offender who intentionally refuses to register, verify their registration, or update their information may incur up to 5 years in prison, a fine reaching $10,000, or both.

Mostly, Montana's Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act does not impose any geographic or electronic restrictions on sex offenders living, schooling, or working in the state. However, exceptions can be made for high-risk sexual offenders (Level 3). For one, the judge may order electronic tracking as a condition of parole, conditional release, probation, suspension of sentence, or deferment (46-18-206, MCA).

Also, the offender may be banned from residing close to a school, playground, park, daycare center, or anywhere where minors gather (46-5-513, MCA). Furthermore, suppose the offender was convicted of a predatory sexual offense or sexual abuse of children. In that case, the individual can be punished with imprisonment and fines for intentionally loitering near schools, parks, playgrounds, churches, or other places frequented by children of the same age as the victim (45-8-221, MCA).

What is the Montana Sex Offender Registry?

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry is a state-maintained online database that contains basic information on all registered sex and violent offenders. The online database regularly updates offenders’ information, such as real names and aliases, current addresses, and identifying details like body markings and photographs (if available). Under the Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act, convicted sex offenders residing or working in Montana must register their details with the law enforcement body in their region. The act also dictates how long sex offenders must register on the registry.

Interested members of the public may also obtain public record information from third party websites. These privately owned sites typically host data culled from public databases and repositories. However, the information available on third-party sites may vary since they are independent of government sources. To use a third-party site, record seekers may be required to provide all of some of the following information:

The full name on the record of choice
The last known or current address of the named individual
The address of the requestor

Who Runs the Montana Sex Offender Registry

The Montana Crime Information Bureau (CIB) is the agency in charge of the sex offender registry. It maintains the Montana Sex or Violent Offender Registry and regularly updates sex offender details collated from local law enforcement bodies in the state. Although the custodial agency provides information on the offender’s sex crimes, it does not cover the entire criminal history of the offender.

Who Can View the Sex Offender Registry?

Any interested member may view sex offender information via the CIB’s Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (SVOR). The SVOR does not restrict sex offenders' information. However, the SVOR restricts members of the public from using information from the SOR to harass or hound register sex offenders. The CIB will prosecute members of the public who unjustly use the information gleaned from the SOR.

Who is Exempt From Viewing the Montana Sex Offender Registry?

Per the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017, the following persons are exempt from registering on the sex offender registry:

Juvenile delinquent sex offenders, unless the registration is necessary to protect the public’s best interest.
The sex offender is dead;
The offender does not live in the state (offenders must notify the law enforcement agency in their jurisdiction before moving out of the state);
The offender was removed from the PSOR by a judge;
The duration the person was required to register has passed;
The offender petitioned the court to expunge their sexual charges after the mandatory registration duration.

What are the Sex Offender Laws in Montana?

Montana has several sex offender laws which help to oversee the monitoring, tracking, and penalties for convicted sex offenders in the state. The laws include:

What is the Campus Sex Prevention Crimes Act

Amended as part of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, this act requires registered sex offenders to notify the higher institution where they work or study. In addition, it mandates institutions obligated to reveal campus security details to provide information on how to obtain sex offender information.

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act is the principal sex offender law in the state. It complies with Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act and the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). According to the SORNA guidelines, the Sexual or Violent Offenders Registration Act (SVORA) requires sex offenders and violent offenders to register their information with law enforcement agencies. First enacted in 1989, the initial SVORA listed five sex offenses that required registration. However, the Montana SVORA was amended to cover 14 sexual offenses that required registration on the sex offender registry. Under the SVORA, sex offenders are divided into a three-level tiered system - tier I, II, and III. The tiered system is based on the severity and occurrence of sexual crimes. Also, it determines how long a sex offender will register on the SOR.

Military Sex Offender Reporting Act

The Military Sex Offender Reporting Act was enacted as part of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015. It requires the Department of Defense to release information on sex offenders convicted via court-martial to the Montana Sex Offender Registry.

Can a Sex Offender Live With Their Family in Montana?

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offenders Registration Act does not prevent sex offenders from living with persons related by blood or marriage. However, judges may restrict sex offenders from living with family members, especially if the crime victim is a minor and the sex offender’s family member. Generally, the courts will determine if the family members are in inherent danger. Sex offenders who pose a risk to their family members may get another residence far from the family members.

How Long Do Sex Offenders Have to Register in Montana?

Sex offenders in Montana are required to register for life, irrespective of the risk level. However, offenders can petition the courts to expunge their sex charges after ten years of registration. The District Judge might deny the petition if:

The offender was classified as a tier III sex offender;
The offender was convicted of incest where the crime victim is less than 12 years old, and the offender is at least four older than the victim.
The offender was convicted of rape and used force to compel the victim.

The court will only grant the petition if continued registration is not in the best interest of society.

Do Sex Offenders Have to Notify Their Neighbors in Montana?

The Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act does not require offenders to notify their neighbors of their offense status. In Montana, the Department of Corrections and local law enforcement agencies are responsible for notifying the general public about sexual or violent offenders residing in an area. However, the notification system varies between counties and cities and depends on the offender's tier level.

For instance, some jurisdictions publish sex offender details in public places, such as courthouses and agency offices. In contrast, some jurisdictions only release sex offender information after a request from interested public members. Overall, the Montana Sex Offender Registry maintains an email notification system that notifies the public when a sex offender moves into the neighborhood. Interested persons must log in or create an ePass Montana account to use the email notification system.

Local law enforcement agencies and the Department of Corrections publicly notify the public when a high-risk or sexually violent offender moves into the neighborhood. These agencies may notify the public through the following ways:

Public meetings in the community where the high-risk offender is living.
Publishing the sex offender information in local newspapers.
Specific notifications in neighborhoods and childcare facilities, and schools.

Do Offenders Have to Put Up a Sign in Their Yard in Montana?

Sex offenders in Montana are not required to put up a sign in their yard. However, to further protect the public, the supervisory law enforcement officers sometimes send out directives to concerned parents during holidays. In addition, the Department of Corrections utilizes a satellite-based monitoring system for tracking Tier III sex offenders who are on parole. Under the 2005 Montana S207, Judges can impose satellite monitoring on tier III offenders as a suspension or postponement of the sentence or as a condition of parole. Paroled offenders are to pay an annual $4,000 supervisory fee for continuous satellite monitoring.

How Close Can a Sex Offender Live Close to a School in Montana?

Sex offenders can live, work, and loiter around schools in Montana, depending on the nature and severity of the sex crimes. Hence, some registered sex offenders are allowed to live close to schools, while others are restricted from living, loitering, or working within 1,000 feet of schools or events involving minors and vulnerable persons.

For instance, the Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-513 restricts high-risk offenders from living or working in designated places in the state. A high-risk or sexually violent offender is a person above 18 years who committed a sexual crime against a minor less than 12 years old. It also refers to persons with a personality disorder or mental illness that makes them more likely to commit a predatory sexual offense. Probation officers or parole officers are responsible for supervising high-risk offenders. They may pay unexpected visits to the offender's registered address to check if the offender adheres to the rules and regulations. In addition, they use GPS devices to monitor offenders.

Can You Expunge a Sex Offender Charge in Montana?

Montana law requires sex offenders to register for life. However, offenders can petition the court to expunge their sex charges. Under the Mont. Code Ann. § 46-23-506, offenders can only file a petition at the sentencing court or the district court in the offender’s region.

Furthermore, the law empowers courts to address each petition according to the circumstance of the sex crime. Once the court receives the petition, it sends the petition via mail to the offender. Courts in Montana will only delete a sex charge if:

The offender has been a law-abiding citizen through the duration of the registration;
Continued registration is not required for public safety.

On the other hand, the following offenders are not allowed to request relief from registration:

Offenders convicted of sexual intercourse without consent via the use of force to compel the victim or if the victim was less than 13 years of age (§45-5-503);
Offenders convicted of incest if the offender was three or more years older than the victim who is a minor;
Offenders designated as sexually violent predators; or
Offenders convicted of a second or subsequent sexual offense that requires registration.

How to Look Up Sex Offender Information in Montana

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry is an online database that contains information on all registered sex offenders in the state. It is regularly updated by local law enforcement agencies and the Department of Corrections. These agencies remove or add offenders to the online registry in line with the state’s legislation. Furthermore, the SVOR maintains an email notification system to notify residents when sex offenders move into the neighborhood. The SVOR provides different search options, including a name-based search, location-based search, and an option for non-compliant sex offenders.

Montana Sex Offender Basic Search

Members of the public can obtain sex offender details using the SVOR basic search option. Interested persons must select the offender type (sexual or sexual/violent offender) and input the following details:

Tier level
County
ZIP code
Postal code
City
Compliance status

Montana Sex Offender Neighborhood Search

The SVOR neighborhood search allows the public to search and get locations of sex offenders in their neighborhoods. Members of the public must input their street address, city, and search distance for sex offenders.

Montana Sex Offenders Non-Compliant Search

The SVOR also maintains a full list of all non-compliant sex offenders on the online database. Interested persons can obtain the following information on non-compliant sex offenders: full name and aliases, sex, gender, race, last known address, and sex offense.

Is Public Urination an Offense in Montana?

Public urination is not a sex crime in Montana. Nevertheless, it is a punishable offense under Disorderly Conduct Rule: 12.8.208. The law states that no persons within the geographical limits of the state shall publicly urinate or defecate in places open to the public (indoors or outdoors). Persons who violate the disorderly conduct rule will pay a fine not less than $100. Public urination, however, becomes a sex crime if the subject knowingly exposes their genitalia in public for sexual gratification.

What is Indecent Exposure?

Indecent exposure is a sex crime in Montana. Per the Montana Code section 45-5-504, it is a crime to knowingly expose the genitals in situations where the conduct can abuse, degrade, or humiliate another person. In addition, a person is convicted of indecent exposure if they knowingly and publicly expose their genitals to arouse sexual gratification or stimulate a sexual response in another. Indecent exposure is punishable by a one-year jail term and, or a fine up to $500. For a second indecent exposure charge, offenders may pay up to $1,000 or get sentenced to one year in jail.

For a third conviction, indecent exposure is punishable by life imprisonment. Offenders may face a minimum of five to 100 years in jail and pay a fine of up to $10,000.

The Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry requires offenders to register under the following conditions:

It is the offender’s third conviction for indecent exposure
The crime victim is less than the legal age, while the offender is above 18 years old.

How to Report a Sex Offender in Montana

Members of the public can report a suspected sex offender by contacting the local law enforcement agency in their region. The agency will take the necessary steps to apprehend and prosecute the offender according to state laws and legislation. In addition, public members can report suspected sex offenders by contacting CBI's Sex Offender Registration Unit at:

The Crime Information Bureau
2225 11th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620-1417
Phone: (406) 444-9759