Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: 406-293-4112

Physical Address:
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923

How Do You Find Someone in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, 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 406-293-4112 for the information you are looking for.

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Lincoln County maintains an average of 38 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 22 75.86%
Black 2 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1 3.45%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 3.45%
Asian 1 3.45%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.45%
Other 1 3.45%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 34.48%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 17.24%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 24.14%
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 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 26 89.66%
Female 3 10.34%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.45%
18-20 1 3.45%
21-24 2 6.90%
25-30 6 20.69%
31-35 6 20.69%
36-40 5 17.24%
41-45 3 10.34%
46-50 1 3.45%
51-55 1 3.45%
56-60 2 6.90%
61-65 1 3.45%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff
The Lincoln County Jail in Montana has different capacities depending on the source. Here are the available information from the search results: The facility is a regional minimum-security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. The capacity of the jail is roughly 71 inmates, with a maximum capacity of 85 in cases of emergency. The Lincoln County Jail and Sheriff's office can be found at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923. The contact number for the Lincoln County Sheriff's office is 406-293-4112, and the fax number is 406-293-3171. The Lincoln County Jail is a pretrial holding facility that can hold a total of 29 adult male and female persons. It is a medium-level security facility run and managed by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The facility is considered a regional minimum-security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. It holds inmates that have been found guilty and sentenced to county jail time, as well as people who have been accused of a crime and are awaiting trial but cannot get out on bail. The Lincoln County Jail has an online database where loved ones and friends can search for the inmate. Inquiries can be made by visiting the offices at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT, 59923, calling 406-293-4112, or visiting the Lincoln County Jail's official website for more details. Visitation hours and rules for Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff in Montana can be found in the following search results: Visitation at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remote visitation is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Onsite visitation rules: The number of visitors per visit is limited to two, which includes children. A federally or state-issued photo identification is required prior to visitation (state issued driver’s license, state-issued identification card, military identification card or passport). All visitors under the age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them. No visitations are allowed if you have a current protection order and/or a no-contact order with the inmate. You will be subject to arrest if you visit with an inmate with protection/no contact order. All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the visitation area. The visitation can be monitored or recorded at any time. ​The Lincoln County​​ Jail and Sheriff​​ in Montana is​​ a regional minimum​​ security jail​​ with a capacity​​ of around 108. The​​ Lincoln County​​ Detention Center​​ holds inmates​​ that have been​​ found guilty​​ and sentenced​​ to county jail​​ time (less than​​ one year) . The​​ security for​​ the jail is minimum​. Inmates have​​ access to outgoing​​ telephone services​​ provided by Sec​​urus Technologies​. The Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff in Montana is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. It houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults, and is considered a medium-security correctional facility. The facility is located in Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and holds inmates that have been found guilty and sentenced to county jail time (less than one year) . The detention center also holds people who have been accused of a crime and who are awaiting trial but cannot get out on bail. The monthly average of total bookings in the jail is available on the facility's official website.
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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

To send a text or email message to a Lincoln County inmate, do the following:

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Lincoln County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Lincoln County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Lincoln County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Lincoln Bonner Boundary Sanders Flathead
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 22 75.86%
Black 2 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1 3.45%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 3.45%
Asian 1 3.45%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 3.45%
Other 1 3.45%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 34.48%
Felony (2rd Degree) 5 17.24%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 24.14%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 7 24.14%
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 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 26 89.66%
Female 3 10.34%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Lincoln County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 3.45%
18-20 1 3.45%
21-24 2 6.90%
25-30 6 20.69%
31-35 6 20.69%
36-40 5 17.24%
41-45 3 10.34%
46-50 1 3.45%
51-55 1 3.45%
56-60 2 6.90%
61-65 1 3.45%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 29 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Lincoln 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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