Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
Get inmate information from the 72-bed Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center 24 hours a day by calling 406-497-1189.
Any adult arrested in the county on a misdemeanor or felony is brought to this jail for booking and processing. After that, the charges decide whether they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the disposition of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows who has been arrested and remains in custody.
Inmates given less than a year serve their sentence at this facility. Those given more than a year are transferred to the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers searching the official roster, calling the facility at 406-497-1189, directions, the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Save the jail ID or booking number as soon as you have it. If it’s not online, call Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center at 406-497-1189.
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To search for an inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, 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 406-497-1189 for the information you are looking for.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center 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 Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, 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 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
The Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center 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 Silver Bow County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,440 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWith a top capacity of 72 inmates, both felony and misdemeanor offenders, the brick building that contains the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, which serves the combined city and county of Butte-Silver Bow, houses all male and female inmates.
The jail is nestled into the city and created with brick to blend into the neighborhood, with the detention center operating all day every day.
To determine if someone is being held at the location an online roster is maintained, and staff are able to answer questions and take concerns by calling 406-497-1189.
An assessment is completed upon booking, and this will determine the housing assignment and security level of the inmate, along with addressing any immediate medical or mental health issues that need treatment, a treatment plan is created for ongoing rehabilitation and programs that will provide tools for reentry to society. The assessments include criminal history and background, their behavior in prior incarceration periods and the current one, disabilities, and personal history.
After this process offenders are able to make phone calls to family, friend, or to their lawyer or employer to report their location and arrange for legal representation as needed.
Programs are offered throughout the length of detention and include AA and NA, therapy and counseling, substance abuse treatments, and behavioral therapies. Full medical care is provided, along with mental health care, and a nurse, doctor, emergency dental care, therapist, and others are available to provide this care around the clock.
Bond may be paid at the jail directly, either with cash or through use of a bail bondsman.
Mail can be sent to the jail however it must follow strict regulations. It must have a full address made out to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
... and a full return address, with no other markings on the envelope. Mail may not have anything harassing or intimidating, no gang writings or drawings, no plans to break the rules of the jail or any laws.
Calling cards can be purchased from the commissary, or they may be purchased from the account of the inmate.
Arranging a visit is done solely by the inmate, who will be able to provide a time of day on their approved visiting day to receive visitors. Visits will occur based on housing assignment with A pod females on Tuesday, B pod on Wednesday, E pod Thursday, F pod Friday, C pod Saturday, and D pod and minimum security on Sunday.
- Jail (Main): 406-497-1189
- Bail: 406-497-1050
- Sheriff: 406-497-1120
What should you know about the booking process at Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center 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 Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center at 406-497-1189.
Steps to pay bail in Silver Bow County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center in Butte 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 406-497-1189.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 406-497-1189).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Silver Bow County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Silver Bow County, Montana, visit the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
406-497-1189
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate. Call 406-497-1189 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 406-497-1189 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | D Pod & Minimum |
| MONDAY | No Visits |
| TUESDAY | A Pod Females |
| WEDNESDAY | B Pod |
| THURSDAY | E Pod |
| FRIDAY | F Pod |
| SATURDAY | C Pod |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 406-497-1189 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Silver Bow 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 Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, 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 Silver Bow 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
- Bring money to the jail in person.
- The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
- Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
- Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
- Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking#
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
155 W. Quartz Street
Butte, MT 59701
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 406-497-1189 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-497-1189 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Silver Bow County: Butte, Butte-Silver Bow and Walkerville.