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The Butte-Silver Bow County Jail roster is published through the official City and County of Butte-Silver Bow website in Montana. The detention center provides dated jail-roster documents containing inmate names, booking numbers, booking dates and listed offenses.
The facility is officially named the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center and is located at 155 West Quartz Street, Butte, MT 59701. Unlike a live name-search database, its public roster is typically linked as a dated document from the detention center’s webpage.
Official Butte-Silver Bow Jail Roster & Inmate List
The county publishes roster files through its official detention center page. These documents may be labeled with a date and AM or PM designation. Open the latest available file instead of relying on a saved PDF or a third-party copy.
Butte, MT 59701
What does the official roster contain?
How often is the jail roster updated?
County pages have displayed jail-roster links labeled AM or PM, indicating dated roster editions. This does not establish a guaranteed twice-daily update schedule. Always read the actual roster’s date and time before using it.
Is the roster a live inmate search?
No. The official resource is presented as a linked roster document rather than a confirmed live search portal. It is useful for identifying published bookings, but it cannot guarantee a person’s present custody status.
How to Search the Butte Jail Roster by Name
Look near the beginning of the detention center page for the dated roster document.
Check the date and any AM or PM label before relying on the information.
In a searchable PDF, press Ctrl+F on Windows or use the PDF viewer’s search feature on a phone.
Search by last name, first name or a known legal-name variation if the first attempt fails.
Compare the booking number, name ID, booking date and listed offenses.
Call 406-497-1040 if you need to know whether the person is still detained, has been released or has been transferred.
What if the roster PDF is not searchable?
Some PDF files may contain scanned pages or images. If the search function does not find a name, manually review the pages. You can also try a different PDF reader that supports text recognition.
Can I search by booking number?
Published roster documents include booking numbers, but they do not necessarily offer a separate booking-number search form. Search the PDF for the number if its text is selectable, or scan the booking-number column.
How can I search on a mobile phone?
Open the roster in your browser’s PDF viewer, use its search icon and zoom in to read smaller fields. If the document opens blank, download it using the browser’s normal PDF controls and open it in a PDF reader.
Butte-Silver Bow Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
The detention center’s official description explains that arrested adults are processed through its intake and booking area. Booking officers collect information, photograph and fingerprint the person, and complete intake procedures.
The county states that a $25 booking fee is assessed to arrestees. This is a facility booking charge, not a fee for searching the public jail roster.
How to find recent bookings
Can I find everyone arrested in Butte today?
Not necessarily. The jail roster may exclude people who were cited and released, booked elsewhere or released before the published snapshot. It should not be treated as a complete police arrest log.
Can I search older bookings?
Older roster files may remain accessible through county documents, but the detention center page is not presented as a complete historical booking archive. Ask the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow about the applicable public-records request process.
What happens after someone is booked?
The detention center reports that arrestees are photographed and fingerprinted, then allowed to use a telephone to contact family, friends or a bondsman. Those unable to bond out, or whose offenses are not bondable, are classified and assigned to a housing unit.
What is inmate classification?
The detention center evaluates personal and criminal history, conduct in custody and relevant medical or disability needs when deciding housing assignments. Housing ranges from minimum- to maximum-security levels.
| Record needed | Official starting point | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Published jail roster | Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center page | Document may be older than current custody. |
| Recent booking | Booking Date in the latest roster | Not a complete daily arrest log. |
| Older booking | County records inquiry | Availability depends on records rules. |
| Criminal court case | Montana Judicial Branch | Some records are restricted. |
| State prison inmate | Montana Department of Corrections | Separate from county jail custody. |
Butte Jail Roster Fields Explained
Official Butte-Silver Bow roster documents use a law-enforcement inmate-offense-list format. The following field descriptions help you read the published records.
| Roster field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Book# | Booking identifier | Use when contacting detention staff. |
| Name | Recorded inmate name | Compare spelling and suffixes. |
| Name ID | Identification number in the system | Helps distinguish similar names. |
| Rel. Dt | Release-date field | A blank or masked date is not a confirmed future release date. |
| Statute# | Legal statute reference | Use to identify the alleged offense. |
| Statute | Offense description | Compare with court filings. |
| Bill Agncy | Billing or agency-related system field | Ask staff if the code affects a particular record. |
| Jud Disp | Judicial disposition field | Confirm final outcomes with the court. |
| Reference # | Related case or system reference | May help with records inquiries. |
| Booking Date | Date recorded for admission | Useful for recent-booking searches. |
| Num Days | Days recorded in the custody report | May change with each new roster edition. |
What does a masked release date mean?
Some official roster documents display placeholder characters such as **/**/** in the release-date field. Do not interpret this as a scheduled release. Ask detention staff for current custody information.
What is the difference between booking date and arrest date?
The booking date records the jail intake event. The arrest may have occurred earlier, and the person may have been transported from another location.
Does the offense list prove a conviction?
No. The roster may include allegations, probation-related holds or other custody reasons. Only the relevant court record can establish the disposition of a criminal charge.
Butte Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
The detention center states that arrested adults are photographed during booking. Some official roster PDFs include small booking photographs alongside inmate records.
How to locate a published booking photo
Are all mugshots publicly available?
No. A photograph may exist in jail records without appearing in the public roster. Access may depend on the record, applicable law and agency policy.
Can I find a mugshot after release?
Not reliably through the current jail roster. Older records may require a separate inquiry.
What to Do if an Inmate Does Not Appear on the Butte Jail Roster
No-result troubleshooting checklist
Could the person be in a state prison?
Yes. County jail custody and Montana state prison custody are different. Use the Montana Department of Corrections for state correctional information.
Could the person be in federal custody?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for covered federal records.
Butte-Silver Bow Jail Bail, Bond & Release Procedures
The detention center states that arrested individuals are allowed to use a telephone after booking to contact a bondsman, family member or friends. People who cannot bond out or whose offenses are not bondable may be placed in a housing unit following classification.
How to verify bail or bond requirements
Does the roster show a bail amount?
The official roster format emphasizes booking numbers, statutes and custody-related fields. It may not provide a complete or current bail calculation. Verify amounts directly with the jail or responsible court.
Can paying a bond guarantee immediate release?
No. Court orders, other holds, warrants and processing requirements may delay or prevent release.
Is the $25 booking fee the same as bail?
No. The county describes a $25 booking fee assessed to arrestees. Bail and bond are separate legal release arrangements.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Visitation Schedule & Rules
The official detention center page states that inmates are responsible for arranging visits on their assigned day. Visiting days are organized by housing pod, not simply by inmate surname.
Official visiting days by housing unit
| Day | Assigned housing unit | What visitors should do |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No regular pod visiting day listed | Ask staff about exceptions. |
| Tuesday | A Pod — Females | Confirm the inmate’s current housing. |
| Wednesday | B Pod | Have the inmate arrange the visit. |
| Thursday | E Pod | Confirm the appointment and time. |
| Friday | F Pod | Bring approved identification. |
| Saturday | C Pod | Verify eligibility before traveling. |
| Sunday | D Pod and Minimum | Confirm the correct visiting window. |
Important: The official webpage provides assigned visiting days but does not establish a complete current hourly timetable in the material reviewed. Call the detention center for the actual visiting time.
How to arrange a visit
What can visitors bring?
The official detention center page states that visitors must have a photo ID, that cell phones are not allowed and that the only item allowed inside is the visitor’s vehicle key. Confirm how identification is handled at check-in.
Can visitors bring money to an inmate?
The county’s visiting instructions say money must be mailed rather than brought into the visiting area. Review the separate commissary-money instructions below before sending funds.
What if the inmate changes housing pods?
The assigned visiting day may change. Verify the current pod with staff rather than relying on a previous appointment.
Butte Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Communication
The official county instructions state that inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls. They may make collect calls or purchase prepaid calling cards through the commissary.
How to receive an inmate call
Can I call an inmate directly?
No. The jail does not accept ordinary incoming telephone calls for inmates. For urgent family information, contact detention staff and ask whether a message can be passed along.
Are calls monitored?
Ordinary correctional telephone calls may be monitored or recorded. Attorneys should arrange privileged legal communication through the facility’s approved process.
Does the jail offer video calling?
The official pages reviewed do not establish a current remote video-calling provider or schedule. Ask the detention center before registering for any third-party service.
Butte-Silver Bow Jail Commissary & Money Deposits
Inmates may purchase approved commissary items, including snacks and beverages, when they have available funds. The county states that booking fees and medical copay charges are satisfied first when money is placed on an inmate’s account.
How to send money to an inmate
Can money be mailed to the jail?
Yes. The county’s published instructions say commissary funds may be mailed directly to the detention center as cash or a cashier’s check. The same instructions warn that letters included with commissary funds will be destroyed. Because mailing cash carries a loss risk, confirm the current procedure and ask about an approved online alternative before sending payment.
Where are mailed commissary funds sent?
The detention center’s physical address is 155 W Quartz St, Butte, MT 59701. Confirm the required inmate name, account identification and payment-mail addressing with staff before mailing funds.
Are medical services free?
The county reports that medical services and prescriptions may involve a copay not exceeding $10, while mental-health services do not have a copay. These are facility medical-account charges, not commissary purchase fees.
What happens if the inmate owes fees?
The county states that booking and medical copay charges are deducted first when money is deposited. Ask staff how that affects the available commissary balance.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Inmate Mail & Packages
Important 2025 change: Butte-Silver Bow published updated non-legal inmate-mail guidelines effective June 1, 2025. The county specifically instructs senders not to send ordinary non-legal correspondence directly to the detention center.
How to send an inmate a letter
Can inmates receive packages?
The county states that packages must be mailed directly from the manufacturer or company, such as a retailer. The package must identify the inmate and include the sender’s name and return address.
Official package address:
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Facilityc/o (Inmate Name)
155 W Quartz St
Butte, MT 59701
This address is for packages under the county’s published instructions. It should not automatically be used for ordinary non-legal letters.
Can I send books?
Ask whether the title, format and retailer are approved before ordering. The county requires packages to come directly from the manufacturer or company.
How is legal mail handled?
Legal correspondence may be subject to a different delivery and inspection procedure. Attorneys and inmates should obtain the current legal-mail instructions directly from the detention center.
Butte Jail Inmate Property Release & Pickup
Personal property collected during booking may be held by the detention center or retained separately as evidence. Do not travel to the jail expecting property to be released without authorization.
How to arrange property pickup
Can I drop off clothing or personal items?
Ask the facility first. Unapproved deliveries may be refused, and medical items may require a separate procedure.
What if property is held by the police?
Contact the law-enforcement agency responsible for the evidence. Jail staff may not have authority to release items held for an investigation or court proceeding.
Butte-Silver Bow Criminal Court Records & Hearing Dates
The jail roster shows booking and offense information. For hearings, filed criminal cases, court orders and dispositions, use Montana’s official court resources.
How to find a criminal case
Which district court serves Butte-Silver Bow?
Butte-Silver Bow County is served by Montana’s Second Judicial District Court. Other criminal matters may fall under local courts depending on the offense and case type.
Does a listed charge mean a person was convicted?
No. Booking information may describe an allegation, warrant or custody hold. The appropriate court record is needed to determine the case outcome.
Are all court records public?
No. Sealed, juvenile and otherwise restricted matters may not be available to the general public.
Butte Jail Release Alerts & Victim Notifications
Montana participates in victim-information and notification services. VINELink may provide custody-status information or registration options for participating agencies and records.
How to check notification availability
Can a release date change?
Yes. A person may be released, transferred, held on another matter or subject to a new court order. The public roster cannot guarantee a future release time.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Address, Phone & Map
Butte, MT 59701
The detention center was built in 2004. The county describes its inmate capacity as 72. This is a facility capacity figure, not a current inmate population count.
Get driving directions to Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center →
Before visiting the detention center
Official Butte-Silver Bow Jail & Public Records Links
County facility information and dated jail-roster links.
Open official roster →County rules for non-legal mail, packages, commissary deposits and inmate calls.
Read official instructions →Official facility address, telephone, fax and email.
View contact directory →City-county government offices and public services.
Visit county website →Official Montana court information and court-system resources.
Visit court website →State correctional information and inmate resources.
Visit corrections website →Search covered federal correctional records.
Search federal inmates →Check available custody-status and victim-notification services.
Check notifications →Source review: Facility location, capacity, booking fee, pod-based visiting days, visitor restrictions, telephone arrangements and commissary policies are drawn from official Butte-Silver Bow government pages. The June 2025 mail change is particularly important because older official pages contain superseded instructions for ordinary letters. Current roster dates, individual custody statuses and exact visiting hours must be checked directly.
Butte-Silver Bow County Jail Roster FAQs
1. How do I search the Butte-Silver Bow County Jail roster?
Visit the official Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center page at www.co.silverbow.mt.us/230/Detention-Center. Open the newest JAIL ROSTER document, check its date and search for the inmate’s name using the PDF search feature or by reviewing the pages.
2. Does Butte-Silver Bow publish daily jail booking records?
The county publishes dated jail-roster documents, sometimes labeled AM or PM. These contain booking dates and offense information. They are not guaranteed to include every arrest or every person already released. Check the document date before relying on it.
3. What is the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center address and phone number?
The detention center is located at 155 West Quartz Street, Butte, MT 59701. The official staff directory lists 406-497-1040, and the detention center page also lists 406-497-1189.
4. Can I find Butte jail mugshots online?
Some official jail-roster documents include booking photographs. Open the newest roster, locate the person’s record and check whether an image appears. Contact the detention center about older photographs or records not displayed publicly.
5. How do I find someone recently booked into Butte jail?
Open the newest official jail-roster document and review its Booking Date fields. If the roster is older than the arrest or the person does not appear, call the detention center for current custody confirmation.
6. How do I find out an inmate’s bail or bond amount?
Call the detention center at 406-497-1040 with the inmate’s name and booking number. Ask about the current court-authorized amount, additional holds, accepted payment methods and release requirements before paying.
7. What are the Butte-Silver Bow jail visitation days?
The county lists Tuesday for A Pod females, Wednesday for B Pod, Thursday for E Pod, Friday for F Pod, Saturday for C Pod and Sunday for D Pod and minimum-security housing. Inmates arrange visits on their assigned day. Call the jail to confirm exact hours and eligibility.
8. Can inmates at Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center receive telephone calls?
No. The county states that inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Inmates may make collect calls or purchase prepaid calling cards through the commissary. Contact the jail for current telephone-service instructions.
9. How do I send mail or commissary money to a Butte jail inmate?
Review the official Inmate Mail, Money and Phone page. Updated non-legal mail rules took effect June 1, 2025, and ordinary letters should not be sent directly to the detention center. The county permits approved commissary funds to be mailed under separate instructions. Confirm the current procedure before sending anything.
10. Does appearing on the Butte-Silver Bow jail roster mean someone was convicted?
No. A jail booking or listed criminal offense does not establish guilt. The roster provides custody and booking information. Contact the appropriate Montana court to verify criminal case filings, hearings and outcomes.