Big Horn County Jail Roster: Inmate Search & Booking Records

Big Horn County Jail Quick Facts

How to Search the Big Horn County Jail Roster

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office links to a public Citizen RIMS system for current inmates, arrests and calls for service. The most reliable starting point is the county’s own website, rather than an independently maintained inmate directory.

Step-by-Step Inmate Search

1. Open the official portal. Visit the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office links page.
2. Choose the current inmate resource. Select the link labeled “Current Inmates, Arrests and Calls for Service.” It opens the county’s Citizen RIMS platform.
3. Locate the custody listing. Use the inmate or custody section available in the system. The home screen may open on a map, so navigate to the appropriate records view.
4. Find the person’s name. Use available search or filtering options. Start with the last name and check the full legal name to avoid confusing people with similar names.
5. Review the record. Examine any available booking date, arrest information, custody status, charges and other displayed details.
6. Verify important information. Call the detention center at 307-568-9311 if you need confirmation of custody, bond status or a recent release.

What Information Does the Roster Show?

Not every record contains all these fields. A booking is not proof of guilt, and charges may change as the case proceeds.

Big Horn County Recent Bookings and Arrest Records

People checking recent arrests should distinguish between an arrest record, a jail admission and an active inmate listing. These are related but not identical.

• Arrest record: Documents a reported arrest or law enforcement event.
• Booking record: Documents a person’s intake into a detention facility.
• Current inmate roster: Shows people whose custody details are included in the active public listing.
• Release record: May document a person’s departure from custody, depending on what the agency publishes.

How to Check Recent Bookings

1. Open the official Citizen RIMS portal.
2. Navigate to the available inmate or arrest listings.
3. Review the available dates and names.
4. Open the relevant entry for additional publicly displayed information.
5. For same-day or very recent bookings, contact jail staff to confirm whether intake has been completed.

How to Request an Arrest or Incident Report

The Sheriff’s Office provides a records-request process for case reports, incident reports and arrest records. Its official FAQ identifies a records request form and states that requests may take up to 10 business days to compile, with possible charges for extensive research or media requests.

1. Visit the Sheriff’s FAQ page.
2. Find the instructions for obtaining a case, incident or arrest report.
3. Download the Sheriff’s records request form.
4. Provide accurate identifying information, relevant dates and the type of report required.
5. Follow the county’s submission instructions. The FAQ lists Dispatch@bighorncountywy.gov for completed forms.
6. Ask about applicable fees and access restrictions before ordering extensive records.

Some reports may be withheld or redacted because of privacy protections, active investigations or other legal restrictions.

Big Horn County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos

A mugshot is a photograph taken as part of the booking process. Whether a photograph appears publicly depends on the Sheriff’s publishing practices, applicable law and the individual record.

How to Find an Available Mugshot

1. Open the official inmate and arrest lookup.
2. Locate the relevant person’s booking or custody entry.
3. Check whether the record includes a photograph.
4. If no photograph appears, contact the Sheriff’s Office about its public-records request procedure.

Do not assume that the absence of a photograph means the person was not arrested. Likewise, photographs from third-party websites may be outdated or connected to unrelated cases.

Why Is Someone Missing From the Big Horn County Jail Roster?

Not finding someone in an online roster does not necessarily mean the person is free or was never arrested.

Common explanations include:

• The person was arrested recently and the booking process is incomplete.
• The online roster has not yet reflected a custody change.
• The inmate was released on bond or under another court order.
• The individual was transferred to a different county, state or federal facility.
• The name was entered differently from the spelling being searched.
• The record is restricted or not publicly displayed.
• The person is being held by another jurisdiction or agency.

What to Do Next

1. Search the person’s legal surname and alternative spellings.
2. Check the date of the alleged arrest.
3. Call the detention center at 307-568-9311.
4. Provide the full name and any other identifying information staff request.
5. Ask whether the person is currently held and whether the jail can identify a transfer destination.

Big Horn County Jail Visitation Hours and Rules

The Wyoming detention center publishes visitation sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sessions are assigned according to the inmate’s housing pod. You must confirm the correct session before traveling.

Published Visitation Days

These are the overall ranges of the listed pod start times, not open visiting periods for every inmate.

Important Visitation Requirements

• Call the jail at least 24 hours before the visit to arrange an appointment.
• The published policy allows no more than two adult visitors per inmate per visit.
• Visitors must arrive at least 10 minutes before their scheduled session.
• Visits may be shortened when visitor numbers are high.
• The county publishes restrictions affecting Saturday visitation when a person has already visited on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Ask about identification, dress code, eligibility and current restrictions when making an appointment.

To find the precise visiting time for the inmate’s pod, check the official visitation schedule.

How to Send Mail to a Big Horn County Inmate

Big Horn County Detention Center changed its personal inmate mail procedure effective February 1, 2025. Routine personal correspondence is directed to a centralized processing address rather than the detention facility.

Personal Mail Address

Personal correspondence is processed and made available electronically to inmates. Mail sent directly to the Wyoming jail instead of the designated processing address may be returned.

Legal Mail Address

The jail’s published legal-mail procedure applies to mail from legally approved entities, including an attorney of record. Do not use the legal-mail address as a substitute for ordinary personal correspondence.

Mail Restrictions

The official detention policy identifies restrictions on:

• Packages and unauthorized enclosures.
• Personal checks.
• Books and magazines without required prior approval.
• Newspaper clippings.
• Cards containing attached decorations, glitter, fabric, metal, plastic or other prohibited materials.
• Correspondence with certain restricted people under the jail’s rules.

Read the current official mail regulations before posting anything. Include the inmate’s correctly spelled full name and a valid sender return address.

Inmate Commissary and Money Deposits

Inmates may have access to personal funds for permitted purchases and other authorized expenses. The Sheriff’s Office explains how families can add funds to an inmate account.

How to Deposit Money

1. Verify the inmate’s current custody and correct identity.
2. Visit the official detention information page.
3. Review the posted deposit rules and accepted methods.
4. For online deposits, use JailATM and locate the appropriate Big Horn County facility.
5. Confirm the recipient information, fees and amount before submitting payment.
6. Save your transaction receipt.

The county states that it prefers money orders for funds brought to the jail, accepts cash and does not accept checks. Online deposits are also described through JailATM.

Inmate Phone Calls and Communication

The Wyoming detention center identifies Securus Technologies as its inmate telephone service provider. Inmates have access to telephones in their housing pods under facility rules.

For questions about telephone service charges or account setup, the official detention page provides the Securus contact number:

Securus telephone support: 1-800-844-6591

You can also review Securus Technologies for available services. Confirm that the account, service and facility match before adding funds.

Phone access, restrictions and calling privileges depend on the facility’s current policies and the inmate’s status. For urgent concerns, contact the jail directly rather than relying on an inmate to return a call.

Big Horn County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information

Bond is a court-approved financial or legal condition that may allow an eligible defendant to be released while the case proceeds. Not every inmate is eligible for release on bond.

How to Check an Inmate’s Bond

1. Confirm that the individual is held at the Big Horn County Detention Center.
2. Check whether the available roster provides a bond amount or hold condition.
3. Call the jail at 307-568-9311 to ask which court handles the case.
4. Confirm the current bond amount, release restrictions and acceptable payment methods.
5. Ask where payment must be made and whether any additional holds prevent release.
6. Keep the official receipt and follow the court’s instructions.

Why Can Release Be Delayed?

• Booking or release processing is still underway.
• The inmate has multiple cases or outstanding holds.
• A court order imposes additional requirements.
• Another agency has requested custody.
• Transport or administrative processing is incomplete.

Do not rely on an estimated release time unless the responsible agency confirms it. A displayed bond amount also does not guarantee immediate release.

Big Horn County Detention Center Address, Phone and Directions

Driving Directions

The jail is in Basin, Wyoming. Use the map below for location and directions. Confirm visitor access arrangements by telephone before arriving.

Open directions in Google Maps

Big Horn County Jail Roster in Montana

Some searches for “Big Horn County jail roster” refer to Big Horn County, Montana, not Wyoming. The Montana Sheriff’s Office operates its own detention facility and links to a separate current inmate list.

How to Find a Montana Inmate

1. Open the Montana county’s official detention page.
2. Select “View Inmate List.”
3. Search or review the available current inmate records.
4. Contact the Hardin detention center for confirmation of custody.

Montana Visitation and Mail

According to the county’s published policy, visitation requires an appointment arranged by calling the detention center on Friday. The published weekend visiting sessions are 9:00–11:00 a.m. for female inmates and 1:00–4:30 p.m. for male inmates on Saturday and Sunday.

For personal inmate mail, Montana lists:

The Montana jail has different mail, commissary, visitation and bond procedures from the Wyoming facility. Always use the policies for the state in which the inmate is held.

Big Horn County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources and Useful Links

Use these government and authorized service resources to confirm information that may change.

• Big Horn County, WY Sheriff’s Official Links — county-endorsed inmate, arrest and calls-for-service lookup.
• Wyoming Detention Center — visitation schedule, inmate money, mail rules and telephone provider.
• Wyoming Sheriff’s Contact Information — official phone numbers and mailing contact.
• Wyoming Sheriff’s FAQ and Records Requests — obtaining incident and arrest reports.
• Big Horn County, Montana Detention Center — Montana roster link, visitation and inmate services.