Jefferson County Detention Center

Jefferson County Detention Center Inmate Services Information

Phone: 406-225-4091

Physical Address:
110 S Washington Street
Boulder, MT 59632

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Name
C/O Jefferson County Detention Center
P.O. Box 588
Boulder MT 59632

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Name
C/O Jefferson County Detention Center
P.O. Box 588
Boulder MT 59632

How Do You Find Someone in the Jefferson County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Jefferson 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 406-225-4091 for the information you are looking for.

Jefferson County Detention Center Inmate Search

Jefferson County maintains an average of 24 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

The following charts of Jefferson County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/9/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Jefferson County, the state of Montana, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Jefferson County and Montana state prisons, click the button below.
Jefferson County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Jefferson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 72.22%
Black 1 5.56%
Hispanic or Latino 1 5.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 5.56%
Asian 1 5.56%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 5.56%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 6 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 27.78%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16 88.89%
Female 2 11.11%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.56%
18-20 1 5.56%
21-24 1 5.56%
25-30 4 22.22%
31-35 4 22.22%
36-40 3 16.67%
41-45 2 11.11%
46-50 1 5.56%
51-55 1 5.56%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Jefferson County Detention Center
​There are different​​ answers regarding​​ the capacity​​ of the Jefferson​​ County Jail in​​ Montana. Here​​ is what the search​​ results say:​According to, the Jefferson County Jail has a capacity of 193 beds and receives about 4032 bookings yearly. However, States that the Jefferson County Jail is a 93-bed capacity minimum-security facility. Mentions that the Jefferson County Jail was built in 1986 with a capacity for 69 inmates. Here is the information regarding the address and contact number of Jefferson County Jail in Montana: Name: Jefferson County Jail Address: 110 South Washington Street, Boulder, Montana, 59632. Phone number: 406-225-4075. Visitation hours for Jefferson County Jail in Montana are available on several websites. Here is a summary of the information: Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. The Jefferson County Detention Center is responsible for the care and custody of individuals accused of a crime and convicted individuals awaiting sentencing. Here is some information regarding the conditions and inmate issues at the Jefferson County Jail in Montana that can be inferred from the search results. The Jefferson County Jail in Montana is a 24-bed adult detention facility located in Boulder, Montana. It is responsible for the care and custody of individuals accused of a crime, convicted individuals awaiting sentencing, sentenced inmates awaiting transport, and prisoners sentenced to the County Detention Center. The jail is administered by the Sheriff of Jefferson County and is managed by the employees under the direction of the Sheriff and the supervisor of the County Detention Center.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jefferson County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Jefferson County Detention Center Visitation Hours

Tuesday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-6pm

  • Visitation will also be held on the following holidays from 9am-6pm: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Inmates will recieve no more than 45 minutes of visitation on any given visitation day.
     

Jefferson County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Jefferson County Detention Center will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Detention Center?

Jefferson County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Jefferson County Detention Center will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Detention Center?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Jefferson 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jefferson County Detention Center?

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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. Maximum spend is $125.00.

Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jefferson County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Jefferson County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jefferson County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Montana, then select Jefferson County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Jefferson County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jefferson County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jefferson County.


 

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Are there photos of the Jefferson County Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

Jefferson Gallatin Madison Broadwater Silver Bow Deer Lodge Lewis and Clark Powell
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Jefferson County, the state of Montana and the United States?

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Jefferson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 72.22%
Black 1 5.56%
Hispanic or Latino 1 5.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 5.56%
Asian 1 5.56%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 5.56%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 6 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 27.78%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16 88.89%
Female 2 11.11%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Jefferson County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.56%
18-20 1 5.56%
21-24 1 5.56%
25-30 4 22.22%
31-35 4 22.22%
36-40 3 16.67%
41-45 2 11.11%
46-50 1 5.56%
51-55 1 5.56%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Jefferson County Detention Center" is also known as Jefferson County Jail, Jefferson County Jail, Montana, Jefferson.