FOIA Request to Custer County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office by Southeast Montana News. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The requested data includes various details such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information on the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime is also sought.
The Southeast Montana News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs. The requestor has indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their media affiliation.
Furthermore, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
