Lake County Detention Facility

Lake County Detention Facility Inmate Services Information

Phone: 406-883-7272

Physical Address:
106 4th Ave. E.
County Courthouse
Polson, MT 59860

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Lake County Jail & Sheriff
106 4th Ave. E. Third Floor
Polson, MT 59860

How Do You Find Someone in the Lake County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Lake County Detention Facility, 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 406-883-7272 for the information you are looking for.

Lake County Detention Facility Inmate Search

Lake County maintains an average of 42 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Lake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 840 offenders.

The following charts of Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County and Montana state prisons, click the button below.
Lake County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 17 53.12%
Black 2 6.25%
Hispanic or Latino 2 6.25%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 7 21.88%
Asian 2 6.25%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.12%
Other 1 3.12%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 11 34.38%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 15.62%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 3.12%
Felony (Uncategorized) 8 25.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 21.88%
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 Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 29 90.62%
Female 3 9.38%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.12%
18-20 1 3.12%
21-24 3 9.38%
25-30 7 21.88%
31-35 6 18.75%
36-40 6 18.75%
41-45 3 9.38%
46-50 2 6.25%
51-55 1 3.12%
56-60 2 6.25%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake 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 Lake County Detention Facility
Lake County Jail & Sheriff is located in Polson, Montana. According to the search results, its capacity varies, but most sources suggest that it can hold around 138-190 inmates. However, one source mentions that the facility was built in 1974 with a capacity for 164 detainees. In 2022, the jail was reportedly at capacity and had to put 1,600 felony warrants on hold. The Lake County Jail & Sheriff is located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana, 59860. It is run by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The jail can be reached at 406-883-7301. If you suspect someone you know is held at the Lake County Jail, you can call the jail's number and talk to the officer. The facility was built in 1974 with a capacity for 164 detainees and is currently ranked 13 in Montana with a capacity of 190 offenders. The jail is considered a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 138 inmates. Inmates can receive mail at the following address: Inmate Name, ID, Housing (if known), 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana, 59860. Visitors are allowed, but it is important to check the jail's visitation policy before visiting. Here is the information about the visitation hours for Lake County Jail & Sheriff in Montana from the search results:According to, the Lake County Jail & Sheriff permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. According to, visitation is every Saturday and Sunday, but you must call 406-883-7272 to set up a visit appointment. Lake County Detention Facility Visiting Hours and appointments can change without much advance notice. Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. The actual visiting hours vary depending on the following factors. Lake County Jail & Sheriff is located in Polson, Montana, and has been in operation since 1994. It is a regional medium-security jail with a capacity of around 138 inmates. The Lake County Jail & Sheriff houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults. If you suspect someone you know is held at the Lake County Jail, you can call direct to the jail's number 406-883-7301, and talk to the officer. Inmates are allowed to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. Visiting hours can change, so it's best to call 406-883-7272 for any updates on the visiting schedule. Lake County Jail & Sheriff is a correctional facility located in Polson, Montana. The jail is considered a regional medium-security facility with a capacity of around 138 inmates. Lake County Jail & Sheriff houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults. Inmates accused of misdemeanor crimes who cannot make bail or await their court dates are held at the facility. Lake County Jail is run by the Sheriff's office but is under the Lake County Jail & Sheriff.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lake County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Visitation is every Saturday and Sunday, but you must call 406-883-7272 to set up a visit appointment. 

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lake County Detention Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lake County Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lake County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Lake County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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

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

Lake Missoula Sanders Flathead
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 17 53.12%
Black 2 6.25%
Hispanic or Latino 2 6.25%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 7 21.88%
Asian 2 6.25%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.12%
Other 1 3.12%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 11 34.38%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 15.62%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 3.12%
Felony (Uncategorized) 8 25.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 21.88%
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 Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 29 90.62%
Female 3 9.38%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lake County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.12%
18-20 1 3.12%
21-24 3 9.38%
25-30 7 21.88%
31-35 6 18.75%
36-40 6 18.75%
41-45 3 9.38%
46-50 2 6.25%
51-55 1 3.12%
56-60 2 6.25%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 32 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lake 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 "Lake County Detention Facility" is also known as Lake County Jail & Sheriff, Lake County Jail & Sheriff, Montana, Lake.