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The Missoula County Jail roster is an official public inmate information system operated by Missoula County, Montana. It provides a current custody list, booking dates, charge details, inmate court schedules and recent release records. The county describes its roster as updated in real time, although individual status changes can still take time to appear.
The Missoula County Detention Facility is located at 2340 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808. For current custody confirmation or questions about the portal, call 406-258-4000.
Missoula County Jail Roster: Official Inmate Lookup
Missoula, MT 59808
Three official roster services
Missoula County’s inmate portal separates information into three distinct reports:
How frequently is the roster updated?
The official portal describes its current roster as updated in real time. However, its disclaimer cautions that displayed information may not reflect the latest change. Always check the report’s date and call the detention facility when an immediate custody decision matters.
Who may be held at Missoula County Detention Facility?
The Sheriff’s Office states that the facility houses people awaiting trial and people serving county jail sentences of less than one year. It also houses people for multiple agencies, including Missoula Police Department, Montana Highway Patrol, University of Montana Police, the U.S. Marshals Service and other agencies.
Does the public roster include juvenile detention records?
The facility has separate adult and juvenile components. Public inmate information should not be assumed to include confidential juvenile detention records. Contact the appropriate agency about lawful access to a particular record.
How to Search the Missoula County Jail Roster by Name
Look for the displayed date under the current inmate list heading.
The county lists inmates alphabetically and provides letter links for navigating to a last-name group.
Scroll through the surname group or use your browser’s Find in page function.
Compare the person’s age, booking ID, Global/Jacket number and booking date.
Use the Charges button or link for the matching inmate to review available allegations, arresting agency, bond information and related court details.
If a court appointment is listed, use the portal’s court-schedule report to see available scheduling details.
Call 406-258-4000 if the information is urgent or appears inconsistent.
How to search on a mobile phone
Open the official roster in your phone’s browser. Use the alphabetical links to move to the correct surname group. If the page is long, use the browser’s Find in page feature.
Can I search by booking ID?
The roster displays booking IDs, but the public interface primarily organizes records alphabetically. If you already know the booking ID, use it to distinguish records or provide it when contacting the detention facility.
Can two people have similar names?
Yes. Always compare the age, booking date and identifying numbers. A name alone may not establish that a particular record belongs to the person you are looking for.
Missoula County Jail Daily Bookings & Arrest Records
The daily roster includes a Booking Date field. This helps identify when a person entered the detention system, but the roster is a list of people currently held rather than a comprehensive historical arrest log.
How to check recent bookings
What does a booking ID look like?
The county’s public roster uses booking identifiers in a year-and-sequence format, such as YYYY-########. The booking ID identifies a particular booking event; it is not necessarily the same as a criminal court case number.
Can I find everyone booked today?
Not necessarily. The current roster lists people still housed in the facility. Someone booked and released on the same day may instead appear on the released inmates report.
What if the person was arrested by Missoula Police?
Missoula County Detention Facility receives bookings from Missoula Police and other agencies. Search the county’s official roster first. If the person is not listed, ask the arresting agency or jail about the appropriate custody location.
Does an arrest charge mean the prosecutor filed it?
No. The detention roster is not a substitute for the official criminal case record. Charges may be amended, dismissed or filed differently. The county states that the most accurate case records are maintained by the arresting agency or the court handling the case.
| What you need | Official source | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Currently in jail | Daily inmate roster | Shows people presently listed as housed. |
| Booking date | Current roster or release report | Includes recorded booking date and time. |
| Listed charges | Charges detail in portal | Not necessarily the final filed charges. |
| Released in last seven days | Released inmates report | Shows recorded release date and time. |
| Upcoming court date | Inmate court schedule | Check the responsible court for changes. |
| Older official record | Arresting agency or court | Access depends on the record and disclosure rules. |
Missoula County Jail Recent Releases: Last Seven Days
Missoula County maintains a separate Released Inmates Report covering people released within the preceding seven days. This is particularly useful when a name disappears from the current custody roster.
How to search recent releases
Can a person have multiple release entries?
Yes. If a person was booked more than once, separate booking IDs and release records may appear. Compare the dates and booking identifiers rather than treating every entry as the same event.
Can I search releases older than seven days?
The public release report explicitly covers the preceding seven days. For an older release, ask the arresting agency, detention facility or responsible court how to request the relevant historical record.
Does a release mean the criminal case is closed?
No. A person may be released while charges remain pending, after posting bond, following a court order or for another reason. Use the court record to check the case outcome.
Missoula Jail Roster Fields & Charge Details Explained
| Field | Meaning | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Recorded inmate name | Verify identity using additional fields. |
| Age | Age displayed by the portal | Not a unique identifier. |
| Booking ID | Identifier for a booking event | Different from a court case number. |
| Global/Jacket No. | Facility identification reference | Useful when asking staff about records. |
| Booking Date | Recorded intake date and time | May differ from arrest time. |
| Charge Details | Available charge and related case information | Allegations are not convictions. |
| Arresting Agency | Agency associated with an arrest or hold | May differ from the jail operator. |
| Bond/CFS | Bond or charge-related information in detailed records | Confirm current payment requirements with the court. |
| Cash/Surety | Type of bond listed when applicable | Does not guarantee release eligibility. |
| Court Date | Scheduled court appointment | Can change after the report is generated. |
| Released | Recorded release date and time | Does not establish the court case outcome. |
What does a green court-date indicator mean?
The county’s portal explains that a calendar or clock symbol with a green check mark indicates a court date scheduled for the current day.
What is the difference between Booking ID and Global/Jacket number?
The Booking ID refers to a particular booking. The Global/Jacket number is another detention-system identifier that can help distinguish records associated with an individual.
Does a displayed bond amount remain valid indefinitely?
No. Bond conditions can change through court orders, additional holds or case developments. Confirm the current amount and payment location before taking action.
Are listed charges proof of conviction?
No. People may be held before trial, after sentencing or on other lawful detention grounds. The roster does not establish guilt by itself.
Missoula County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
The official inmate roster focuses on names, ages, booking identifiers, dates, charges and court information. A downloadable mugshot is not guaranteed for every public entry.
How to request a booking photograph
Can I obtain an older mugshot?
Possibly, depending on the agency’s retention and disclosure rules. The official jail roster is not a complete historical photo archive.
Does a mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A booking photograph documents an intake-related event and does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction.
What if Someone Is Not on the Missoula County Jail Roster?
Seven-step no-result checklist
Where can I search Montana state correctional records?
Use the Montana Correctional Offender Network (CON), linked by the Sheriff’s Office for state correctional information.
Where can I search federal inmates?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
What if the official roster page is unavailable?
Try the portal home page and follow its current inmate link. If the service remains unavailable, call the detention facility.
Missoula County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Payments
How to verify and pay bond safely
Can I pay bond through a phone call?
No. The Sheriff’s Office expressly states that it will never collect bond money over the phone.
Can I pay bond at the jail while court is open?
The official portal says that during court hours, bonds must be paid at the court rather than the detention facility.
Does posting bond guarantee immediate release?
No. Other holds, warrants, court orders or administrative processing can affect the release.
Is a commissary deposit the same as bond?
No. Commissary funds support an inmate account and are not a substitute for court-authorized bond payment.
Missoula County Jail Visitation: In-Person & Video Visits
Missoula County Detention Facility offers in-person public visitation and onsite or offsite video visitation. These options have different scheduling rules.
| Visit type | How to schedule | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| In-person public visit | Call 406-258-4000 or schedule in person in the lobby | At least 24 hours in advance; no same-day appointments. |
| Onsite video visit | Schedule online through SmartInmate | Follow the available inmate schedule. |
| Offsite video visit | Schedule online through SmartInmate | Check account, device and provider requirements. |
| Attorney visit | Contact the detention facility for professional procedures | Verify confidential legal-access arrangements. |
How to schedule an in-person visit
How to schedule video visitation
Can I visit during the inmate’s first 72 hours?
Not for ordinary in-person public visitation. The county specifically states that in-person visits are not permitted during the first 72 hours after arrival.
Can I book an in-person visit online?
No. The county states that in-person public visitation must be scheduled by telephone or in the detention lobby, not online. Video visits use SmartInmate.
Are there fixed visiting hours for everyone?
No. The county assigns visiting days and times based on inmate housing. Ask staff for the particular inmate’s schedule.
Missoula County Jail Inmate Calls, Messaging & Tablets
Missoula County uses Smart Communications for inmate telephone calls, video visitation and electronic messaging. The Sheriff’s Office states that inmates access these services through kiosks and tablets in their housing units.
How to fund inmate calls or messages
What is the difference between funding my account and the inmate’s PIN account?
The county explains that friends and family may fund their own account so the inmate can call them, or fund the inmate’s PIN account so the inmate can call other permitted numbers using those funds.
Can I send electronic messages?
SmartInmate supports electronic messaging through the facility’s communications system. Availability, fees and account rules are set by the provider and facility.
Are legal communications handled differently?
Attorneys should contact the detention facility for the current confidential legal communication procedure instead of assuming an ordinary messaging or video account is privileged.
Missoula County Jail Commissary, Deposits & Money Orders
Missoula County provides multiple methods for depositing inmate funds. The county distinguishes commissary deposits through CorrectPay from telephone, messaging and video funds through SmartInmate.
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How to deposit money online
Can I send a money order?
Yes. The county accepts qualifying money orders and cashier’s checks sent to the detention facility at 2340 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808. Include the inmate’s name and the sender’s name and address, and complete all required fields.
What is the money order limit?
The county publishes a limit of $200 per money order.
Does the jail accept personal checks?
No. The county explicitly states that personal checks are not accepted.
Where can I deposit funds in person?
The county identifies a kiosk or reception at the detention facility and a courthouse kiosk on the second floor of the annex outside the Sheriff’s Office.
What can inmates buy from commissary?
The county lists items such as specialized hygiene products, food, stationery, games and phone or messaging credits.
Missoula County Jail Inmate Mail: Two Different Addresses
Missoula County uses Smart Communications to process routine personal mail at an offsite scanning center. Legal mail, packages, books, magazines, periodicals and religious mail follow a different address and handling process.
[Inmate Name and Global #]
PO Box 9182
Seminole, FL 33775-3197
Missoula County Detention Facility
2340 Mullan Rd
Missoula, MT 59808
How to send ordinary inmate mail
What happens to ordinary mail after scanning?
The county states that routine letters and photographs are scanned for electronic delivery. The physical mail is destroyed after scanning. Do not send original photographs or documents you need returned.
Can I check whether my letter was received?
Yes. The county identifies MailGuardTracker as a service for checking whether mail was received, approved or rejected. Optional email or text updates may be available.
Which mail items are restricted?
Can I mail books or magazines?
Books, magazines, periodicals and religious mail are categorized as non-routine correspondence. Use the county’s designated detention facility address and verify any additional restrictions before sending them.
Can attorneys send legal mail to the Florida scanning address?
No. The county distinguishes legal mail from routine personal correspondence. Legal mail uses the detention facility address in Missoula.
Can I send money in a regular letter?
Use the separate approved funds-deposit procedure. The county provides specific instructions for money orders and cashier’s checks sent to the detention facility.
Missoula County Jail Inmate Property Release & Pickup
Personal property taken during booking may require the inmate’s authorization before it can be released to someone else. Property retained as evidence may require a separate law enforcement or court process.
How to arrange property pickup
Can I drop off clothing or medication?
Do not bring personal items or medications without prior authorization. Ask the facility about current delivery restrictions and medical intake procedures.
Missoula County Jail Court Schedule & Criminal Case Records
The county’s inmate information portal includes a dedicated Court Schedule report. It identifies inmates with current or upcoming court dates and associated charge information.
How to find an inmate’s court date
What does the court-schedule report include?
Depending on the case, it may show charge descriptions, court dates, courtroom or court type, arresting agency and bond-related information.
Is a listed hearing date guaranteed?
No. Hearings can be rescheduled or canceled. The court maintaining the case is the authoritative source for its current calendar and orders.
Can I search older criminal cases through the jail roster?
The jail portal is primarily for custody and inmate court scheduling. For older case records, use the appropriate Montana court or clerk’s records process.
Where is the Sheriff’s Office records division?
The county lists Civil, Records & Warrants at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. This is separate from the detention facility.
Missoula County Jail Victim Notifications & Release Alerts
The Sheriff’s Office provides a Victim Notification Request process under Montana Code Annotated § 46-24-203 for qualifying victims and witnesses. The Detention Division page provides the request form and submission instructions.
How to request a custody notification
Can anyone register for official victim notifications?
The county describes the program in connection with qualifying victims and witnesses under Montana law. Review the eligibility requirements before submitting a request.
Is the recent release roster the same as an alert service?
No. The release report is a public record lookup for the preceding seven days. A notification request is a separate process.
Missoula County Jail Address, Phone & Google Map
Missoula, MT 59808
Missoula, MT 59808
Missoula, MT 59802
Missoula, MT 59802
The detention facility, Sheriff’s Office main building and courthouse records offices are separate destinations. Confirm which office handles your purpose before traveling.
Get directions to Missoula County Detention Facility →
Before visiting or making a payment
Official Missoula County Jail & Inmate Resources
Official starting page for current inmates, court schedules and released inmates.
Open inmate portal →Alphabetical list of people presently housed, with booking IDs, dates and charge details.
Search current inmates →Records of people released within the preceding seven days.
Search recent releases →Current or upcoming inmate court appointments and related charge information.
View court schedule →Official visitation, communication, mail, deposits, notification and facility policies.
Read jail policies →Official agency contacts and locations for the detention facility and records offices.
View Sheriff contacts →County-listed phone, electronic messaging and video visitation provider.
Open communications service →County-listed online commissary-account deposit provider.
Open deposit service →Track the processing status of routine inmate mail handled through Smart Communications.
Track inmate mail →State correctional search resource linked by the Sheriff’s Office.
Search Montana corrections →Find official court information and court-system resources.
Visit Montana courts →Search covered federal custody records.
Search federal inmates →Source verification: This guide uses the official Missoula County inmate portal, its current and released inmate reports, the Sheriff’s Office contact directory and the Detention Division’s published rules. The seven-day release period, in-person visiting restrictions, separate mail addresses, SmartInmate, CorrectPay, money order limit and in-person bond warning are county-published details. Confirm any operational changes directly before payment, mailing or travel.
Missoula County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Missoula County Jail roster?
Open the official Missoula County Daily Inmate Jail Roster at webapps.missoulacounty.us/jailroster/inmates. Select the first letter of the person’s last name, find the matching record and review the age, Booking ID, Global/Jacket number and booking date. Call 406-258-4000 for current custody confirmation.
2. Is the Missoula County Jail roster updated in real time?
The county describes its jail roster as updated in real time, but its disclaimer warns that displayed information may not reflect the latest custody change. For urgent or disputed information, contact the detention facility directly.
3. How can I find recent Missoula County Jail releases?
Use the official Released Inmates Report at webapps.missoulacounty.us/jailroster/Released.aspx. It lists people released within the preceding seven days and includes booking and release timestamps. Older release records may require a direct records inquiry.
4. What is the Missoula County Jail address and phone number?
Missoula County Detention Facility is located at 2340 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808. The detention facility phone number is 406-258-4000.
5. Can I find Missoula County Jail mugshots online?
The official inmate roster primarily displays names, ages, booking identifiers, dates and charge details. A downloadable mugshot is not guaranteed for every entry. Contact the detention facility or arresting agency to ask about obtaining an available booking photograph.
6. How do I schedule a Missoula County Jail visit?
In-person public visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead by calling 406-258-4000 or visiting the detention lobby. They cannot be booked online and are not permitted during the inmate’s first 72 hours. Onsite and offsite video visits are scheduled through SmartInmate.
7. How do I send money to an inmate at Missoula County Jail?
Use CorrectPay for online commissary deposits or SmartInmate for telephone, messaging and video communication funds. The county also permits approved in-person deposits and qualifying mailed money orders or cashier’s checks. Money orders have a $200 limit, and personal checks are not accepted.
8. What is the correct Missoula County Jail inmate mailing address?
Routine family mail goes to Smart Communications/Missoula County Detention Facility, with the inmate’s name and Global number, PO Box 9182, Seminole, FL 33775-3197. Legal and other non-routine mail goes to Missoula County Detention Facility, 2340 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808.
9. Can I pay Missoula County Jail bond over the phone?
No. The Sheriff’s Office explicitly warns that it never collects bond payments over the phone. Bond must be paid in person at the detention facility or applicable court, and during court hours payment must be made at the court. Verify all instructions before paying.
10. How do I find an inmate’s Missoula County court date?
Open the official Inmate Court Schedule report through the Missoula County Inmate Information Portal. Find the inmate’s name and review the listed court appointment and charge details. Contact the responsible court to confirm the current hearing schedule.