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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.
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
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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The Prairie County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders from from this county are housed in Fallon County.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Prairie County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Prairie County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Prairie County Jail at 406-635-5738.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Prairie County Jail in Terry for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 406-635-5738.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Prairie County, Montana, visit the Prairie County Jail Bail Page.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Prairie County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Prairie County?
This facility, known as "Prairie County Jail" is also known as Prairie County Jail & Sheriff, *INMATES ARE HOUSED IN FALLON COUNTY JAIL, Prairie County Jail & Sheriff , Prairie County Jail & Sheriff , Montana, Prairie.
The Prairie County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Prairie County: Terry.
