Beaverhead County Detention Center
Beaverhead County Detention Center
You can get inmate information by calling the 16-bed Beaverhead County Detention Center at 406-683-3700, any time of day or night.
Anyone taken into custody in this county on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought here for booking and processing. Based on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows the names of people currently held at this facility.
Sentences of less than a year are served at this jail. Sentences longer than that are served in the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Find information on this page about the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate’s account, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Once you find the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, save it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Beaverhead County Detention Center at 406-683-3700.
Inmate Services
Phone
406-683-3700Mailing address (personal mail)
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 406-683-3700 for the information you are looking for.
Beaverhead County Detention Center Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
The Beaverhead County Detention Center maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Beaverhead County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Beaverhead County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 320 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 16-bed Beaverhead County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Beaverhead County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 406-683-3700, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Beaverhead County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., in one-hour or half-hour slots. To get a slot, call between 8 a.m. and noon on the day of the visit; slots go first come, first served. Visitors must be 18 or older, anyone with a felony charge is turned away, and visits may be cancelled without notice. The county lists no video visits. More details are on the visitation page.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Book #
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Book #
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
- Jail (Main): 406-683-3700
- Sheriff: 406-683-3700
Understanding the booking process at Beaverhead County Detention Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Beaverhead County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Beaverhead County Detention Center:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 406-683-3700.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Beaverhead County
Once someone is booked at Beaverhead County Detention Center in Dillon after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 406-683-3700 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 406-683-3700 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Beaverhead County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Beaverhead County, Montana, see the Beaverhead County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Beaverhead County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2 South Pacific Street
Suite 16
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-3700
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 406-683-3700 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 406-683-3700 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Beaverhead County Detention Center
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Beaverhead County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Book #
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 406-683-3700 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center?
Per-minute call rates for Beaverhead County Detention Center are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
How Do Inmates in Beaverhead County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Beaverhead County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Beaverhead County Detention Center, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Beaverhead County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Beaverhead County Detention Center
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Beaverhead County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Book #
Beaverhead County Detention Center
2 South Pacific Street, #16
Dillon, MT 59725
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 406-683-3700 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Beaverhead County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Beaverhead County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Beaverhead County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-683-3700 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Beaverhead County?
The Beaverhead County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Beaverhead County: Dillon, Grant, Jackson, Lima, Polaris, Wisdom and Wise River.