McCone County Sheriff's Office
McCone County Sheriff's Office
The McCone County Sheriff's Office is CLOSED. Offenders are housed in Dawson County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to Dawson County for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
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To search for an inmate in the McCone 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 406-377-7600 for the information you are looking for.
McCone 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 McCone 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 406-377-7600 for further assistance.
The McCone County Sheriff's Office maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The McCone 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 McCone County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,960 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessMcCone County offenders are housed in Dawson County.
- Dawson County Correctional Facility: 406-377-7600
- McCone County Sheriff: 406-485-3405
How does the booking process work at McCone County Sheriff's Office?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to McCone County Sheriff's Office for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at McCone County Sheriff's Office typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 406-377-7600.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in McCone County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to McCone County Sheriff's Office in Circle for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 406-377-7600 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 406-377-7600).
- A licensed bail bondsman in McCone County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in McCone County, Montana, visit the McCone County Sheriff's Office Bail Information Page.
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McCone County County Jails
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The McCone County Sheriff's Office serves the following cities and towns of McCone County: Circle and Vida.