Great Falls Jail Roster: Inmate Search, Bookings & Mugshots

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Great Falls Jail Roster — Official Search: The relevant public inmate roster for Great Falls, Montana is maintained by the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office. The county states that the roster is updated approximately every four hours and does not include federal inmates. For an urgent custody or release question, contact the Cascade County Detention Center at 406-454-6820.
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Great Falls Jail Roster: Current Inmate Search, Bookings, Charges & Mugshots

Looking for someone arrested or held in Great Falls, Montana? Start with the official Cascade County Inmate Roster. The roster provides public custody information for inmates held at the Cascade County Detention Center, located at 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404.

The county’s online roster helps people check current inmates, recent booking information, charges and available bond details. However, the roster is not a complete criminal-history database, and it does not include federal detainees. A booking record may change after a court appearance, release, transfer or correction by the responsible agency.

This guide provides the official inmate search route, practical name-search instructions, explanations of roster fields, mugshot-request information, jail contact details, inmate money and mail procedures, visitation updates, telephone services, court-record resources and steps to take when a person does not appear in the public roster.

Open Official Inmate Roster Sheriff & Jail Information Call Jail: 406-454-6820

Independent guide reviewed October 24, 2026. Confirm current custody, visitation restrictions, fees and payment instructions directly with the government agency before acting.

Great Falls Jail Roster — Quick Facts

Official detention facility Cascade County Adult Detention Center
Operating agency Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
Detention address 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT 59404
Detention telephone 406-454-6820
Official roster updates Approximately every four hours, according to the county’s notice
Federal inmates Not included in the public Cascade County roster
Booking photographs No longer published in the online booking roster under the Sheriff’s announced policy
Inmate telephone provider Securus Technologies
Phone-service support 800-844-6591
Inmate account deposits Access Corrections, lobby kiosk or approved money-order process
Personal inmate mail Processed through the facility’s Digital Mailing Center
In-person visitation Sheriff’s current construction-related cancellation notice applies
Fastest official route: Open Cascade County’s inmate-roster page, read the disclaimer, select the current roster link and search the person’s name. For information that must be correct immediately, contact the Detention Center rather than relying on a roster copy.

Great Falls Jail Booking Records: What the Information Means

The public Great Falls jail roster primarily helps identify people currently held at Cascade County Detention Center. Publicly described booking information includes a person’s name, age, booking date and time, charges and bond information.

These details are useful for locating an individual, but they do not necessarily explain the entire underlying court case.

Booking field What it means What to verify
Inmate name Name associated with the detention record. Check other identifying information because multiple people may share a name.
Age Additional information used to distinguish inmates. Do not identify a person using age alone.
Booking date and time When the jail recorded the person’s booking. A booking date is not necessarily a court filing date.
Charges Offenses or legal allegations associated with custody. Check official court filings for the legally current charges.
Bond Available financial release information. Other holds or conditions may prevent release.
Custody status Whether the person is included in the current county inmate list. Verify recent releases or transfers by contacting the Detention Center.

What does a hold mean?

A hold can refer to a warrant, another agency’s custody request, probation or parole matter, court process or another legal reason for detention. The exact significance depends on the entry and responsible authority.

New arrest A recent allegation may lead to booking while the person awaits further court proceedings.
Outstanding warrant A court-issued warrant may affect detention and release options.
Probation or parole matter Supervision-related holds may prevent release even when a separate bond is posted.
Other-agency custody A different jurisdiction may have responsibility for an additional hold.
Sentenced inmate A person may be held while serving a qualifying sentence.
Transfer pending Custody can change when another authorized agency takes responsibility.
Presumption of innocence: A jail roster entry or criminal charge is not proof of conviction. Use the court record to determine whether a charge resulted in a conviction, dismissal, acquittal or another disposition.

Great Falls Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos

Great Falls mugshot searches require an important distinction between the current official jail roster and a formal booking-photograph request.

In 2025, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced that it would stop publishing booking photographs on the online inmate roster. The roster continued to provide identifying and booking-related information, but photographs were removed from public roster display.

The decision followed a review of Montana law governing criminal-justice information and release of booking photographs.

Information available through the public roster

  • Names of listed inmates.
  • Age and booking details.
  • Available charge information.
  • Available bond information.
  • Current roster-based custody information.

Information requiring a separate inquiry

  • Booking photographs.
  • Original police reports.
  • Investigative documents.
  • Older booking photographs.
  • Records not included in public online access.

How to request a Cascade County booking photograph

  1. Identify the person using the correct name and approximate booking date.
  2. Check the county inmate roster for available custody information.
  3. Determine which agency created or holds the booking photograph.
  4. Contact the appropriate law-enforcement records office.
  5. Ask whether the photo is eligible for public disclosure and what request procedure applies.
  6. Confirm any fee before submitting payment.
  7. Use the released record only for lawful purposes and verify the related case outcome when necessary.
Montana mugshot fee: Under MCA 44-5-301, a statutory clerking fee of $100 may apply to release of a booking photograph before termination of criminal proceedings, subject to applicable exceptions or waivers. Confirm the current law and agency procedure before requesting or paying for a photograph.

A mugshot is a booking photograph, not evidence that the person was convicted. A photo found on an old commercial website should not be used to determine whether an individual is currently in the Great Falls jail.

What If Someone Does Not Appear on the Great Falls Jail Roster?

A name missing from the public roster does not automatically mean no arrest occurred. Several ordinary custody situations can explain a missing result.

Recently booked The latest public roster update may not yet include the person.
Released The person may have posted bond, completed a sentence or been released by court order.
Transferred Another county, state agency or detention authority may now hold the person.
Federal custody Federal inmates are expressly excluded from the Cascade County online roster.
Name variation The record may use a legal surname, alternate spelling or different name arrangement.
Restricted record Some juvenile or confidential custody information may not be available through public adult inmate resources.

Recommended next steps

  1. Return to the official Cascade County roster page.
  2. Open the latest linked inmate list.
  3. Search the surname separately and try reasonable spelling variations.
  4. Allow for the county’s approximate four-hour roster update interval.
  5. Call 406-454-6820 if current custody confirmation is important.
  6. If you believe the person entered state corrections custody, use the Montana DOC offender search.
  7. If the person is involved in federal detention, check the appropriate federal custody source.
  8. If your actual goal is to locate a criminal court case, use the responsible Montana court instead.
Important: A negative county roster result is not proof that a person has no criminal history, no active warrant or no pending court case.

Great Falls Jail Bond, Bail and Release Information

The public roster may display available bond information for inmates in Cascade County custody. However, the amount shown on a roster should not be treated as a guaranteed total cost of release.

A person may have multiple charges, warrants, court orders or other-agency holds. Some matters require a court appearance before release terms can be determined.

Bond amount A financial release condition established through the legal process.
No-bond status A custody condition that may require additional court action.
Multiple holds More than one jurisdiction or case may affect release.
Court-ordered conditions Restrictions or supervision obligations may apply after release.
Release processing Identity checks, custody review and administrative processing can affect departure time.
Transfers The receiving agency may become responsible for custody and later release information.

How to verify a bond before paying

  1. Find the individual on the official inmate roster.
  2. Review all listed charges and bond information.
  3. Identify the court responsible for the case.
  4. Contact the Cascade County Detention Center at 406-454-6820.
  5. Ask whether additional holds or release restrictions apply.
  6. Confirm the office authorized to receive the bond and the accepted payment methods.
  7. Obtain a receipt or official transaction confirmation.
  8. Ask the facility about release processing rather than assuming immediate discharge.
Payment safety: Do not transfer bond money to an unknown individual, personal payment-app account or unverified website. Confirm instructions directly with the jail or responsible court.

Great Falls Jail Visitation: Current Restrictions and Video Visits

Cascade County’s Sheriff’s Office website displays a construction-related notice that in-person inmate visitation is cancelled until further notice.

A separate county visitation-information page still displays older weekend visiting hours and a preregistration procedure. Because that information conflicts with the newer cancellation notice, visitors should follow the Sheriff’s current restriction and confirm any reopening directly before visiting.

Current planning rule: Do not travel to the Cascade County Detention Center expecting an in-person visit solely because an older visitation page lists Saturday and Sunday hours.

Video Connect and electronic messaging

The Sheriff’s Office states that Securus Technologies provides video communication and electronic messaging services for incarcerated individuals.

Communication provider Securus Technologies
Video Connect Available through the facility’s Securus service, subject to inmate and facility eligibility.
Electronic messaging Available through the approved communication system.
Securus support 800-844-6591

County-referenced communication service Securus Technologies

How to prepare for a video visit:

  1. Confirm the inmate is still housed at the Cascade County Detention Center.
  2. Open the Securus Technologies website.
  3. Create an account or sign in.
  4. Search for the correct facility and inmate using the options provided.
  5. Review the available communication services.
  6. Complete visitor registration or approval steps if required.
  7. Check the available video-visit options, costs and rules before making a payment.
  8. Contact the facility if the inmate cannot be located or video service is unavailable.

Official visitation updates Cascade County Sheriff’s Office — Adult Detention Center

  1. Open the Sheriff’s Office page.
  2. Find the Adult Detention Center section.
  3. Read any construction, cancellation or operational notices.
  4. Review the linked visitation rules only after checking the current notice.
  5. Call 406-454-6820 to verify whether in-person visitation has resumed.

How to Send Money to a Great Falls Jail Inmate

Cascade County lists three methods of funding an inmate’s account: sending a money order through its approved procedure, using the Sheriff’s Office lobby kiosk or depositing through Access Corrections.

Online inmate deposit

The Sheriff’s Office identifies Access Corrections as its online account-deposit service.

Open Access Corrections

Jail lobby kiosk

The Sheriff’s Office also provides an inmate-account kiosk in its lobby at 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls.

Money-order mailing information

Inmate’s First and Last Name
3800 Ulm North Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

Use the Sheriff’s current instructions for the required payee and other money-order details before mailing funds.

Officially referenced deposit provider Access Corrections Inmate Account Funding

  1. Confirm the person’s current custody at Cascade County Detention Center.
  2. Open Access Corrections.
  3. Register or sign in to your account.
  4. Select the correct correctional facility and inmate.
  5. Choose the amount you want to deposit.
  6. Review the payment method and any applicable service fee.
  7. Verify the recipient before submitting payment.
  8. Save the transaction confirmation.
Important distinction: An inmate commissary deposit is not a bond payment. Use the jail or court’s confirmed bond instructions when attempting to secure release.

If you are sending a money order, verify the approved payee and mailing process by phone before mailing it. Do not send cash or financial documents without confirming the facility’s latest instructions.

Great Falls Jail Inmate Mail Address and Digital Mail Rules

Cascade County processes ordinary personal inmate mail through its Digital Mailing Center (DMC). The Sheriff’s Office explains that incoming personal letters are inspected, scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate’s tablet.

The county specifically warns that original personal mail is discarded after it has been processed and digitally delivered. This is especially important when sending photographs, cards or documents that cannot be replaced.

County-published inmate mail address format

Cascade County Detention Facility
Inmate’s Full Name
3800 Ulm North Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

The Sheriff’s Office also recognizes the facility heading “Cascade County Sheriff’s Office” in its published addressing examples.

Inmate mail requirements

  • Address all inmate mail using the person’s complete name.
  • Include the sender’s complete name and return address.
  • Limit ordinary mail to no more than 10 pages per envelope.
  • Use pages no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.
  • Photographs must be no larger than 5 by 7 inches.
  • Do not send Polaroid photographs.
  • Do not include cash.
  • Do not send magazines, books or packages through the personal-mail process.
  • Do not include stamps, blank envelopes, blank paper, stickers or sticky notes.
  • Do not mail originals of birth certificates, identification documents, Social Security cards or other irreplaceable records.
Protect original items: The facility states that original personal correspondence is destroyed after scanning. Do not send sentimental originals, legal identification or valuable photographs that you expect to receive back.

How to send compliant inmate mail

  1. Verify the person is still in Cascade County custody.
  2. Write the inmate’s full legal name.
  3. Use the official facility address format.
  4. Add your full sender name and mailing address.
  5. Keep the letter within the published page limit.
  6. Remove prohibited materials and valuable originals.
  7. Review the Sheriff’s current mail procedures before mailing.

Legal and other privileged correspondence may be subject to different handling procedures. Attorneys and other authorized correspondents should confirm the proper process directly with the facility.

Great Falls Jail Inmate Phone Calls and eMessaging

Cascade County identifies Securus Technologies as its inmate telephone-service provider. The Sheriff also advertises Video Connect and electronic messaging.

Telephone provider Securus Technologies
Video Connect Available through the approved service, subject to account and facility restrictions
eMessaging Available through Securus under applicable service rules
Billing and access support 800-844-6591

Before creating an inmate calling account

  1. Check the current county roster to verify the inmate is at Cascade County Detention Center.
  2. Open the official Securus website.
  3. Create an account or sign in.
  4. Select Cascade County’s detention facility.
  5. Review the available calling or messaging services.
  6. Check the current per-call or service prices.
  7. Fund only the amount you intend to use.
  8. Contact Securus support if there is a billing or connection issue.
Calling the jail does not connect you to an inmate’s personal telephone. Use the facility’s approved inmate communication service for ordinary personal communications, and contact detention staff directly for urgent custody or welfare concerns.

Cascade County Detention Center Address, Phone and Google Map

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Center are located at 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road in Great Falls, Montana.

Cascade County Adult Detention Center

Physical address:
3800 Ulm North Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

Main detention/sheriff telephone:
406-454-6820

Fax:
406-454-6948

Sheriff front counter:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Important:
Front-counter hours are different from detention operations and inmate visitation.

Open Google Maps
Before driving to the facility: Check whether your visit concerns an inmate, record request, commissary deposit, property matter or another service. Different services may have different procedures, and in-person inmate visitation remains subject to the Sheriff’s construction notice.

Great Falls Jail Bookings vs. Court Case Records

A Great Falls jail booking identifies detention activity. It does not replace the legal record maintained by the court.

Cascade County has multiple courts that may handle criminal matters originating in or around Great Falls. The appropriate court depends on the charge, the arresting agency and the type of proceeding.

Cascade County Justice Court

Handles many misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters and proceedings assigned to its jurisdiction.

Address: 415 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls, MT 59401.

Phone: 406-604-7787 or 406-604-7788.

Official Justice Court

Great Falls Municipal Court

Handles qualifying municipal criminal, traffic and ordinance matters, including applicable Great Falls Police Department citations.

Location: Civic Center, 2 Park Drive South, Great Falls.

City Municipal Court Information

Cascade County District Court

Part of Montana’s Eighth Judicial District and responsible for matters within District Court jurisdiction, including felony criminal proceedings.

Address: 415 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls, MT 59401.

Clerk: 406-604-7766.

Clerk of District Court

How to follow a jail booking to the correct court

  1. Find the person on the official Cascade County inmate roster.
  2. Record the name and available charge or case information.
  3. Identify whether the case belongs to Justice Court, Municipal Court or District Court.
  4. Open the relevant official court website.
  5. Use a case number when available, because it is usually more precise than a name-only inquiry.
  6. Confirm the scheduled hearing, filed charges or final disposition through the court.
  7. For a certified copy, contact the clerk or court maintaining the official case file.

Official District Court calendar Montana District Court Public Access Portal

Cascade County’s Clerk of District Court explains that this portal includes public District Court hearing-calendar information.

  1. Open the Montana District Court Public Access Portal.
  2. Choose Cascade District Court.
  3. Sign in if the portal requests access credentials.
  4. Open the scheduling section.
  5. Select the date you want to review.
  6. Choose the available Criminal or Civil hearing category.
  7. Review the displayed public hearing details.
  8. Contact the Clerk if you need an official case document or cannot confirm a scheduled event.
Which court should you call? Great Falls Police Department citations may be handled by Municipal Court, while various sheriff, highway-patrol and other agency citations can be handled by Justice Court. District Court handles matters within its separate jurisdiction. Use the case or charging information to confirm the correct destination.

Montana State and Federal Inmate Searches

The Cascade County public jail roster is limited to its published county detention information. It is not a statewide prison roster or federal inmate locator.

Montana Department of Corrections

Use the state’s Correctional Offender Network when looking for an eligible offender under Montana DOC supervision rather than someone currently listed in county jail.

Montana DOC Offender Search

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Use the federal inmate locator for people in the Bureau of Prisons’ searchable system. This is separate from the Cascade County public roster.

Federal BOP Inmate Locator

Official Montana corrections search Montana Correctional Offender Network

  1. Open the Montana offender-search website.
  2. Read the search instructions.
  3. Enter the person’s identifying information.
  4. Compare matching records carefully.
  5. Review available correctional location or supervision details.
  6. Contact the responsible state corrections office if the information is incomplete or outdated.

Federal detainees held in local facilities may require confirmation through the responsible federal agency. A missing result from the Cascade County roster should not be treated as proof that the person is not in federal custody.

Great Falls Arrest Reports and Sheriff’s Office Records Requests

The official inmate roster does not contain every arrest report, investigation record, court disposition or historical booking document.

When you need information beyond the roster, identify which agency created or holds the record. A Great Falls Police Department arrest report and a Cascade County Sheriff’s Office investigative record may have different custodians and request procedures.

Sheriff records Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Records and Forms

  1. Open the official Sheriff’s Office page.
  2. Find the Records Division or downloadable documents section.
  3. Look for the applicable report-request form.
  4. Describe the incident, person, date and report number as accurately as possible.
  5. Check the records fee schedule and any authorization requirements.
  6. Submit the request through the official instructions.

Montana criminal-justice information may be subject to disclosure restrictions or fees. Not every investigative document, juvenile matter, protected record or booking photograph is automatically public.

Victim Notifications and Custody Changes

If you need to be informed about a future custody change, checking a roster periodically may not be sufficient.

Montana Department of Corrections provides information about victim-notification resources, including VINE-related options for qualifying custody situations.

Official state resource Montana DOC Victim Notification

  1. Open the official notification information page.
  2. Review which correctional or custody situations are covered.
  3. Follow the registration instructions if the service applies.
  4. Keep your contact information current.
  5. For an immediate safety threat, contact law enforcement instead of waiting for an online status update.

Official Great Falls Jail and Court Resources

The following sources provide the government-maintained inmate roster, detention procedures, local court information, correctional offender searches and officially referenced inmate services.

Cascade County Official Inmate Roster Cascade County Sheriff’s Office County Visitation Information and Rules Cascade County Justice Court Cascade County Clerk of District Court Montana Eighth Judicial District Montana District Court Public Portal Great Falls Municipal Court Access Corrections Inmate Deposits Securus Video, Phone and Messaging Montana DOC Offender Search Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator Montana Victim Notification Detention Center Google Maps

Independent Guide, Privacy and Legal-Use Notice

This page is an independent informational resource. It is not the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, Cascade County Adult Detention Center, Great Falls Police Department, Montana Department of Corrections, a government court, law firm or consumer reporting agency.

Inmate rosters can change as individuals are booked, transferred, released or placed under another agency’s authority. The county itself cautions that the online roster may not reflect the latest custody information.

An arrest, warrant, booking photograph or charge is not proof of criminal guilt. For the legally authoritative outcome of a case, consult the responsible court’s records.

Fair Credit Reporting Act notice: Do not use this guide or linked inmate information as a consumer report for employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance or other eligibility determinations regulated by the FCRA. Public custody data is not a verified background-screening report.

Great Falls Jail Roster — Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I find the official Great Falls jail roster?

The official Great Falls jail roster is provided by the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office through the county’s Inmate Roster page at https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/314/Inmate-Roster. Open that page and select the current inmate-roster link to review public custody information.

2. How often is the Cascade County inmate roster updated?

Cascade County states that its inmate-roster information is updated approximately every four hours. Updates may not immediately reflect new bookings, releases or transfers, so urgent custody questions should be confirmed with the Detention Center.

3. Can I search the Great Falls jail roster by inmate name?

Yes. Open the current inmate list from the official county roster page and use the document viewer’s search or Find function, if available. Search the person’s surname and compare available identifying and booking information before relying on the result.

4. Does the Great Falls jail roster show mugshots?

No. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced in 2025 that booking photographs would no longer appear in its online jail roster. The public roster continues to provide available inmate identification, booking, charge and bond information. Booking photographs may require a separate records request and applicable fees or restrictions.

5. What is the Cascade County Detention Center phone number?

The Cascade County Detention Center can be contacted at 406-454-6820. This is the appropriate local contact for questions about custody information, roster accuracy and many detention-related services.

6. Where is the Great Falls jail located?

The Cascade County Adult Detention Center is located at 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls, Montana 59404. The Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center operate at this location.

7. Why is a person missing from the Great Falls jail roster?

The person may have been booked recently, released, transferred, listed under a different name format or held by another agency. The Cascade County public roster also excludes federal inmates. Recheck the latest roster and call 406-454-6820 for time-sensitive confirmation.

8. How can I visit an inmate at Cascade County Detention Center?

The Sheriff’s Office currently displays a construction-related notice cancelling in-person inmate visitation until further notice. The county also offers Securus Video Connect. Check the Sheriff’s official page and call the Detention Center before planning an in-person visit or purchasing a video session.

9. How do I send money or mail to an inmate in Great Falls?

The Sheriff’s Office identifies Access Corrections, a lobby kiosk and an approved money-order process for inmate account funding. Personal mail is processed through the facility’s Digital Mailing Center and must follow the county’s address, sender-information, page-limit and prohibited-item rules. Check the official Sheriff’s instructions before sending anything.

10. How can I check charges, bond and court dates for a Great Falls inmate?

Start with the public Cascade County roster for available booking, charge and bond information. Then identify the responsible court, such as Cascade County Justice Court, Great Falls Municipal Court or Cascade County District Court. Use the court’s official records or calendar resources to verify hearing dates, filed charges and case dispositions.

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