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Services
Chouteau County offers a wide range of
services to the residents of the County, as well as outside
visitors.
Below is a list of services and/or
responsibilities for each department, office, or agency of
Chouteau County.
Listed
alphabetically by department.
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Chouteau County Courthouse
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5PM
Closed on all Major Holidays.
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Board Of County
Commissioners |
Located at:
Chouteau County Courthouse
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3631 |
Kenneth Evans
James O'Hara
Harvey Worrall
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Administrates
County Government |
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Chouteau County Assessor
& Appraisal |
Located at:
Chouteau County Courthouse
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5261 or
(406) 622-3742 |
Steve
Buck
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office is administered by the Montana Dept. of
Revenue. Responsibilities include discovering and
valuing all taxable real and personal property,
maintaining ownership records, preparing annual assessment
rolls and state reports and determining which properties
qualify for property tax reduction or exemption. |
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Located at:
1309 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3246 |
Stephen
Gannon
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The
Chouteau County Attorney is an elected official who serves
as both the public prosecutor for the State of Montana and
as the legal advisor for all county officials within
Chouteau County. The County Attorney's office is divided
into two divisions: Criminal and Civil. |
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Chouteau County
Clerk & Recorder |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5151 |
JoAnn L. Johnson
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The
Chouteau County Clerk and Recorder is
an elected official who provides
the primary administrative function for recording and
maintaining the majority of all the legal documents
relating to real estate records, land descriptions, county
birth and death records and the records of the Board of
County Commissioners. |
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Chouteau County
Clerk of Court |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5024 |
Larry Stollfuss
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The
Chouteau County Clerk of Court provides
the primary administrative function for the District Court
of the 12th
Judicial District Court. The office issues marriage
licenses, and handles several case types including Civil,
Probate, and Guardian/Conservator. |
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Chouteau County
Disaster & Emergency Services |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3751 |
Linda Williams, DES Coordinator
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Prepares
and manages plans and programs directed at disaster
preparedness and coordination of response and recovery.
This service is mandated by State Law (10-3-401 MCA) and
is provided to the City and County by mutual aid
agreement. |
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Chouteau County
Extension Service |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 459
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3751
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County Agent: Judee
Wargo
acxxjw@montana.edu
County Agent: Linda
Williams
lwilliams@montana.edu
Administrative
Assistant:
Susan Zimmer
chouteau1@montana.edu
Administrative
Assistant:
Corrine Protsman
chouteau2@montana.edu
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The
Montana State University/Chouteau County Extension Office provides
educational resources in Agriculture, 4-H/Youth, Family and Consumer
Sciences. |
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Located at:
1518 Main Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5222
Fax: (406) 622-5294 |
Library Director: Jill Munson
Asst. Librarian: Debbie Wellman
Library Clerk: Cynthia Lenington
fblibrary@mtintouch.net
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Functions: The
Chouteau County Library, along with its branch libraries
in Big Sandy and Geraldine, is committed to serving the
county's residents as an accessible center of reliable
information, without restrictions of censorship or
violation of privacy. The Chouteau County Library is
the oldest county library in the state of Montana;
established in 1918.
For additional
information please visit our home page at
http://chouteaucountylibrary.googlepages.com/home |
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Chouteau County
Mental Health Service |
Located at:
1020 13th Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5414 |
Paulette Albers
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The Mental Health and Services Division develops,
mobilizes and manages resources for mental health services to
residents of Chouteau County. The Division is responsible for
providing or contracting for a continuum of counseling
services, assessment and referral to adults, adolescents
and children with mental health issues. The Division
facilitates access and authorizes reimbursement to
providers. |
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Chouteau
County Sheriff/Coroner |
Located at:
1215 Washington
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
Non-Emergencies
(406) 622-5451 |
Vern Burdick, Sheriff/Coroner
ccsomt@yahoo.com
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The
Chouteau County Sheriff’s department is responsible for
law enforcement and public safety throughout the county
including the towns of Big Sandy, Geraldine, Loma, Carter,
Highwood, and Square Butte. Among the Sheriff’s
responsibilities includes:
- crime
prevention & investigation
- detention center
administration & enhanced 9-1-1 dispatch
- coroner duties
- fire warden duties,
including issuing of burning permits
-civil process & bailiff duties
-search and rescue |
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Chouteau County
Superintendent of Schools |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3242 |
Larry Stollfuss
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The
County Superintendent of Schools provides general supervision of public schools in
the county. Assists trustees with school
supervision. Provide for supervision to any school with an
enrollment of fewer than 150 students and not under the
supervision of a district superintendent or
principal. Administer oaths of office to trustees. |
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Chouteau County
Treasurer |
Located at:
1308 Franklin Street
PO Box 459
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5032 |
Sherry Rowland
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This
office is the collection and distribution center for all
taxes in Chouteau County, including annual re-registration
and titling of cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles
(boats, motor homes, snowmobiles, trailers, motorcycles,
special mobile equipment, gross vehicle weight charges). |
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Department of
Child & Family Services |
Located at:
1020 13th Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5414 |
Natalie Bahnmiller
Paulette Albers
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The
Department of Child and Family Services is the
office that investigates and provides protective services
to children who are abused or neglected. Their
mission is to keep children safe and families
strong. They also may provide assistance in
referring families to support services to help preserve
the family unit. |
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Department of
Public Health |
Located at:
1020 13th Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-3771 |
Angel Johnson, FNP
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The
Chouteau County Department of Public Health is
responsible for promoting and protecting the health of
Chouteau County citizens. The major areas
within the department are Personal Health Services, which
provides services to prevent illnesses and chronic
diseases; Environmental Health, which monitors and
responds to environmental conditions and issues that may
impact the public's health; chemical dependency and developmental disabilities
services; and Administration, which provides for the
management and oversight of the department and includes a
role in community leadership and planning. |
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Justice of the
Peace Court |
Located at:
1215 Washington
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5502 |
Susan Spencer
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The
office of Justice of the Peace is set up by the
Constitutional and Statutory Authority for the purpose of
administering justice to the citizens of Chouteau County
and the State of Montana. The Courts must enforce
its judgments, orders and process; control the conduct of
its employees; administer oaths, perform weddings, and
comply with Constitutional Law and Statutory Law.
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Office of
Public Assistance |
Located at:
1020 13th Street
PO Box 459
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
(406) 622-5432 |
Lana
Carlstrom
Denise Naeseth
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Provides economic and medical assistance to those in
need due to lack of income/employment. |
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