Carter County Sheriff's Office

To search for an inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office, 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 406-775-8743 for the information you are looking for.

Carter County Sheriff's Office 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 Carter County Sheriff's Office, 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 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

The Carter County Sheriff's Office maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Carter County Sheriff's Office 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 Carter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Carter County

If someone has been booked at Carter County Sheriff's Office in Ekalaka, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 406-775-8743.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 406-775-8743 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Carter County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in Carter County, Montana, visit the Carter County Sheriff's Office Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office? What is the Schedule?

Carter County Sheriff's Office ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

214 Park Street
Ekalaka, MT 59324
406-775-8743

• 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 406-775-8743 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 406-775-8743 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Carter County Sheriff's Office

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 Carter County Sheriff's Office 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.
214 Park Street
Ekalaka, MT 59324

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 406-775-8743 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office?

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Carter County Sheriff's Office, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Carter County Sheriff's Office phone services, call 406-775-8743 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Carter County Sheriff's Office

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 Carter County Sheriff's Office 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.
214 Park Street
Ekalaka, MT 59324

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 406-775-8743 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carter County Sheriff's Office using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Carter County Sheriff's Office have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Sheriff's Office’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-775-8743 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Carter County?