Fergus County Jail
Fergus County Jail
The 40-bed Fergus County Jail is staffed around the clock, and you can call 406-535-3860 at any hour for inmate information.
Arrestees charged with misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. If held, they stay until they post bail, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody through the end of their trial.
The facility’s roster of current inmates is available through the inmate search tool.
Convicted inmates with sentences of less than a year remain here. Inmates with sentences of more than a year are sent on to the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information about the visitation schedule, sending money to an inmate’s account, mail, receiving calls from an inmate, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Find and save the inmate’s booking number early, since you may need it for letters and other communication. Can’t find it online? Call Fergus County Jail at 406-535-3860.
Inmate Services
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To search for an inmate in the Fergus County Jail, 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 406-535-3860 for the information you are looking for.
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail, 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 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
The Fergus County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 40-bed Fergus County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Fergus 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 406-535-3860, 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 Fergus County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
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 & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
- Fergus County Jail: 406-535-3860
- Sheriff: 406-535-3415
What happens during booking at Fergus County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Fergus County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Fergus County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 406-535-3860.
How do you post bail in Fergus County?
If someone is taken to Fergus County Jail in Lewistown for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 406-535-3860.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 406-535-3860.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Fergus County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Fergus County, Montana, visit the Fergus County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Fergus County Jail Inmate Visitation Information and Schedule
Visiting days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
No visitation for inmates serving time for periods of 72 hours (3 days) or less.
Visiting periods are for fifteen (15) minutes. Each inmate is allowed two (2) visitors per visiting period and one (1) visiting period per visiting day.
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Fergus County Jail
- 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 Fergus County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail?
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Fergus County Jail
- 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 Fergus County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fergus County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
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How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Fergus County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Fergus County follow these instructions:
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail
- 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 Fergus County Jail, 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 Fergus 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 Fergus County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail, and what can I send them?
Fergus County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Fergus County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Fergus County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Fergus County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fergus County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Fergus County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
Fergus County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Fergus County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Fergus County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fergus County Jail
PO Box 180
Lewistown MT 59457
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fergus County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fergus County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fergus County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Fergus County Jail follow these steps:
Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Fergus County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fergus County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Fergus County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Fergus County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Fergus County Jail
Ask Fergus County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Fergus County Jail 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 Fergus County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
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