Frequently Asked Questions

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We have a special phone line set up at the police department as we deal with abandoned bicycles often. Here's a link with the details:

The parent or legal guardian must come to the station and fill out/sign our Juvenile Status Offense Form. If you are a guardian that we haven't interacted with much in the past, we may ask for proof of guardianship. We are located at 435 Ryman, and we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If the ticket was issued by a Missoula city police officer (blue uniform), pay the ticket at the Missoula Municipal Court, City Hall, 435 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802. If the ticket was issued by a County sheriff or the highway patrol (brown uniform), pay the ticket at the Missoula County Justice Court, Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802.

Please come down to the police department, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and fill out a stolen bike card. If you have a serial number, or the bicycle is licensed with the City of Missoula, bring that information with you. City ordinances do require bicycles ridden in the city limits to be registered.

We have Forged Check Procedure forms for you to fill out down at the police station. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also require signed and notarized affidavits from your bank, as well as photocopies of the front and back of the checks.

It is illegal to park a vehicle on a city street for sale.

Yes. However, if there were no personal injuries and the amount of property damage is less than $1000, you can use the MHP 'White Form' to self-report the accident.

Contact the Missoula County Clerk of District Court. Their phone number is 406-258-4780.

You can come down to the police department or fill out this form online.

We take all valid complaints against our employees seriously. Please read this informational sheet which explains our policy in detail.

If you own the vehicle, contact the Missoula City-County Health Dept at (406) 258-4755 ext 3372 to request removal of the vehicle; sign ownership over to the Junk Vehicle Program and they will take it away at no cost to you. Vehicles in any condition or state of repair may be removed by this program

This page should help you understand what to expect when stopped by Missoula Police.