Broadwater County Detention Center
Broadwater County Detention Center
Reach the 48-bed Broadwater County Detention Center for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 406-266-3441.
Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.
Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Broadwater County Detention Center at 406-266-3441.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Broadwater 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 406-266-3441 for the information you are looking for.
Broadwater 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 Broadwater 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 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
The Broadwater County Detention Center maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Broadwater 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 Broadwater County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 48-bed Broadwater County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Broadwater 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. It also holds inmates for Meagher County.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 406-266-3441, 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 Broadwater 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, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
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 & Booking #
Broadwater County Detention Center
519 Broadway St.
Townsend, MT 59644
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 & Booking #
Broadwater County Detention Center
519 Broadway St.
Townsend, MT 59644
- Jail (Main): 406-266-3441
- Sheriff: 406-266-3441
How booking works at Broadwater County Detention Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Broadwater County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Broadwater County Detention Center:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Broadwater County Detention Center at 406-266-3441.
Paying bail for someone in Broadwater County
After being arrested and booked into Broadwater County Detention Center in Townsend, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 406-266-3441 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 406-266-3441.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Broadwater County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Broadwater County, Montana, visit the Broadwater County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Broadwater County Detention Center VISITATION Schedule
A POD:
Mon and Thurs 3pm-9pm / Saturday 2pm-8pm
B POD:
Mon and Thurs 3pm-9pm / Saturday 2pm-8pm
C POD:
Tue and Fri 3pm-9pm / Sunday 2pm-8pm
D POD:
Tue and Fri 3pm-9pm / Sunday 2pm-8pm
Broadwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Broadwater County Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center?
NCIC Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and loved ones to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated individuals from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors can connect directly without traveling to the facility.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit account.ncic.com and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or terminal. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: NCIC Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-943-2189
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by NCIC Inmate Communications
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, NCIC provides calling and digital messaging services at participating facilities:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Prepaid Calling - Inmate Messaging Services: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit terminal.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: NCIC Messaging
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Broadwater County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Broadwater County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Montana, then Broadwater County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Broadwater County Detention Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Broadwater County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Broadwater County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Broadwater County follow these instructions:
Broadwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Montana.
- Choose Broadwater County Detention Center
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Broadwater County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Broadwater County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Broadwater 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 Broadwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Montana, then Broadwater County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Broadwater County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Broadwater County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Montana, then Broadwater County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Broadwater County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Broadwater County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Broadwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Broadwater County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center follow these steps:
Broadwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Broadwater County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Broadwater County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Broadwater County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Broadwater County Detention Center
Ask Broadwater County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Broadwater County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Broadwater County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Broadwater County?
Nearby counties
The Broadwater County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Broadwater County: Townsend and Winston.