FOIA Request to Daniels County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the Daniels County Sheriff’s Office by Northeast Montana News. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime are also sought.
The request was made under the Montana Public Records Act ยง 2-6-1001 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Northeast Montana News emphasizes the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as a media professional.
Northeast Montana News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
