Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

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Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff Information

The Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff is a 38 bed jail in the city of Libby, Lincoln County, Montana.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 406-293-4112, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 406-293-4112

Physical Address:
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, 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 406-293-4112 for the information you are looking for.

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff 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 Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, 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 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

The Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff 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 Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

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About the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff
The Lincoln County Jail in Montana has different capacities depending on the source. Here are the available information from the search results: The facility is a regional minimum-security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. The capacity of the jail is roughly 71 inmates, with a maximum capacity of 85 in cases of emergency. The Lincoln County Jail and Sheriff's office can be found at 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923. The contact number for the Lincoln County Sheriff's office is 406-293-4112, and the fax number is 406-293-3171. The Lincoln County Jail is a pretrial holding facility that can hold a total of 29 adult male and female persons. It is a medium-level security facility run and managed by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The facility is considered a regional minimum-security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. It holds inmates that have been found guilty and sentenced to county jail time, as well as people who have been accused of a crime and are awaiting trial but cannot get out on bail. The Lincoln County Jail has an online database where loved ones and friends can search for the inmate. Inquiries can be made by visiting the offices at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT, 59923, calling 406-293-4112, or visiting the Lincoln County Jail's official website for more details. Visitation hours and rules for Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff in Montana can be found in the following search results: Visitation at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Remote visitation is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Onsite visitation rules: The number of visitors per visit is limited to two, which includes children. A federally or state-issued photo identification is required prior to visitation (state issued driver’s license, state-issued identification card, military identification card or passport). All visitors under the age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them. No visitations are allowed if you have a current protection order and/or a no-contact order with the inmate. You will be subject to arrest if you visit with an inmate with protection/no contact order. All visitors are subject to search prior to entering the visitation area. The visitation can be monitored or recorded at any time. ​The Lincoln County​​ Jail and Sheriff​​ in Montana is​​ a regional minimum​​ security jail​​ with a capacity​​ of around 108. The​​ Lincoln County​​ Detention Center​​ holds inmates​​ that have been​​ found guilty​​ and sentenced​​ to county jail​​ time (less than​​ one year) . The​​ security for​​ the jail is minimum​. Inmates have​​ access to outgoing​​ telephone services​​ provided by Sec​​urus Technologies​. The Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff in Montana is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 108 inmates. It houses all manner of felons, from juveniles to adults, and is considered a medium-security correctional facility. The facility is located in Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and holds inmates that have been found guilty and sentenced to county jail time (less than one year) . The detention center also holds people who have been accused of a crime and who are awaiting trial but cannot get out on bail. The monthly average of total bookings in the jail is available on the facility's official website.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 406-293-4112.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Lincoln County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Lincoln County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Lincoln County and other Montana and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lincoln 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff

To send a text or email message to a Lincoln County inmate, do the following:

Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Lincoln County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Lincoln County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Lincoln County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-293-4112 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Lincoln Bonner Boundary Sanders Flathead
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