If you need information on an inmate, the 20-bed Wheatland County Jail is available 24 hours a day at 406-632-5614.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 406-632-5614, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Wheatland County Jail at 406-632-5614.
Phone: 406-632-5614
Physical Address:
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wheatland County Jail
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wheatland County Jail
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wheatland 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 406-632-5614 for the information you are looking for.
Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
The Wheatland County Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wheatland 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 Wheatland County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
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The 20-bed Wheatland County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wheatland County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 406-632-5614, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Wheatland County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wheatland County Jail
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wheatland County Jail
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
After arrest, individuals are processed at Wheatland County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Wheatland County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 406-632-5614.
If someone is taken to Wheatland County Jail in Harlowton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 406-632-5614.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Wheatland County, Montana, visit the Wheatland County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wheatland County Jail? What is the Schedule?
203 A Avenue NW
Harlowton, MT 59036
406-632-5614
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 406-632-5614 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 |
Wheatland County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wheatland County Jail?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wheatland County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wheatland County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Wheatland County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wheatland 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 Wheatland County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wheatland 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 Wheatland County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wheatland County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Wheatland County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Wheatland County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wheatland County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wheatland County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-632-5614 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wheatland County?
This facility, known as "Wheatland County Jail" is also known as Wheatland County Jail & Sheriff, Wheatland County Jail & Sheriff , Wheatland County Jail & Sheriff , Montana, Wheatland.
The Wheatland County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Wheatland County: Harlowton and Judith Gap.
