Stillwater County Jail
Stillwater County Jail
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the Sheriff at 406-322-5326. This jail is CLOSED and offenders are housed in Yellowstone County.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to Yellowstone County for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in Yellowstone County Jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Stillwater County Jail at 406-322-5326 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Phone
406-322-5326Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
c/o Yellowstone County Detention Facility
3165 King Ave. East
Billings, MT 59101
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Stillwater 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 406-322-5326 for the information you are looking for.
Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
The Stillwater County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Stillwater 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 Stillwater County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBooking process details at Stillwater County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Stillwater County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Stillwater County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 406-322-5326.
How to post bail for a loved one in Stillwater County
Once booked at Stillwater County Jail in Columbus, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 406-322-5326.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 406-322-5326.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Stillwater County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Stillwater County, Montana, visit the Stillwater County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Stillwater County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
400 3rd Ave.
Columbus, MT 59019
406-322-5326
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 406-322-5326 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 406-322-5326 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Stillwater County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Stillwater County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stillwater County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-322-5326 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Stillwater County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Stillwater County: Absarokee, Columbus, Fishtail, Molt, Park City, Reedpoint and Silesia.