Prairie County Jail

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Prairie County Jail

The Prairie County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders from from this county are housed in Fallon County.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to Fallon 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.

Inmate Services

Phone: 406-635-5738

Physical Address:
 217 West Park Street
Terry, MT 59349-0126

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's first and last name
Fallon County Detention Center
PO Box 899
Baker, MT 59313

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Prairie County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Prairie 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 406-635-5738 for the information you are looking for.

Prairie 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 Prairie 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 406-635-5738 for further assistance.

The Prairie County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Prairie 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 Prairie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 600 offenders.

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About the Prairie County Jail

The Prairie County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders from from this county are housed in Fallon County.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Prairie County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Prairie County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Prairie County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 406-635-5738.

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Directions / Map to the Prairie County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Prairie County

Once someone is booked at Prairie County Jail in Terry after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 406-635-5738 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 406-635-5738 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Prairie County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Prairie County, Montana, see the Prairie County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Other Jails in Prairie County

What are the other City and County Jails in Prairie County?

Prairie County County Jails
Fallon County Detention Center Prairie County Jail
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Prairie Garfield McCone Custer Fallon Wibaux Dawson
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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.