# Criminal Record Help Resources - Montana ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org](https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Provides expungement support, legal aid, and community resources, including events during National Expungement Week. - **Legal Aid Hotline (Legal Services Corporation)** - **Phone:** 1-866-657-4273 - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Connects individuals with legal aid programs, including those assisting with criminal record expungement and sealing. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-666-6899 - **Website:** [https://www.mtlsa.org](https://www.mtlsa.org/) - **Office Locations:** Offices in Helena, Missoula, and Billings - **Services Provided:** Legal assistance for expungement, sealing records, and other reentry support services. - **Montana Department of Corrections - Reentry Programs** - **Phone:** (406) 444-3930 - **Website:** [https://cor.mt.gov](https://cor.mt.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Offers support for individuals transitioning back into the community, including guidance on navigating criminal records. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Billings - **Yellowstone County Self-Help Law Center** - **Phone:** (406) 869-3531 - **Website:** [https://courts.mt.gov/selfhelp](https://courts.mt.gov/selfhelp) - **Office Location:** 216 N. 29th Street, Billings, MT 59101 - **Specialized Services:** Guidance on expungement forms, legal workshops, and referrals to legal aid organizations. ### Missoula - **Missoula Community Dispute Resolution Center** - **Phone:** (406) 543-1157 - **Website:** [https://www.communitydispute.org](https://www.communitydispute.org/) - **Office Location:** 1535 Liberty Lane, Missoula, MT 59808 - **Specialized Services:** Mediation and assistance with expungement-related disputes, along with community reintegration support. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** - Use Montana’s expungement eligibility guide or consult the [Montana Legal Services Association](https://www.mtlsa.org/) for assistance. 2. **Required Documents:** - Gather court records, proof of completed sentences, and personal identification. 3. **Where to File:** - File petitions at the district court where the original case was processed. Check with local courthouses for filing details. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Montana Law Help** - **Website:** [https://www.montanalawhelp.org](https://www.montanalawhelp.org/) - **Features:** Free resources for understanding expungement laws, document preparation assistance, and referrals to local services. ## Additional Resources - **Reentry Task Force of Montana** - **Phone:** (406) 444-6583 - **Website:** [https://cor.mt.gov/ReentryTaskForce](https://cor.mt.gov/ReentryTaskForce) - **Services Provided:** Provides statewide workshops, financial aid for legal fees, and support for employment barriers related to criminal records. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Montana Legal Services Association at 1-800-666-6899._