Glacier County Detention

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Glacier County Detention Information

The Glacier County Detention is a 24 bed jail in the city of Cut Bank, Glacier County, Montana. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 406-873-2711.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 406-873-2711, 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.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Glacier County Detention at 406-873-2711 to get it.

Phone: 406-873-2711

Physical Address:
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

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How Do You Find Someone in the Glacier County Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Glacier County Detention, 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 406-873-2711 for the information you are looking for.

Glacier County Detention 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 Glacier County Detention, 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 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

The Glacier County Detention maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Glacier County Detention 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 Glacier County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

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About the Glacier County Detention

The 24-bed Glacier County Detention is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Glacier 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.

The single story, white concrete jail is attached to the Glacier County Courthouse at the corner of Main Street and E. 6th Avenue SE in Cut Bank, Montana.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 406-873-2711, 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 Glacier County Detention 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. 

Visiting days and times are Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00PM. Call 406-873-2711 to make an appointment.

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#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

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#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Glacier County Detention?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Glacier County Detention for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Glacier County Detention:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 406-873-2711.

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Directions / Map to the Glacier County Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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When an offender is arrested and brought to the Glacier County Detention in Cut Bank for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Glacier County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 406-873-2711 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Glacier County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Glacier County Montana, check out the Glacier County Detention Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention? What is the Schedule?

Glacier County Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427
406-873-2711

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 406-873-2711 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 406-873-2711 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 5:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 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 Glacier County Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Glacier County Detention

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 Glacier County Detention 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 & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

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 406-873-2711 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention?

How Do Inmates in Glacier County Detention Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Glacier County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Glacier County Detention uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Glacier County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Glacier County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention, and what can I send them?

Glacier County Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Glacier County Detention allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Glacier County Detention 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 & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427



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
The Glacier County Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Glacier County Detention standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

Glacier County Detention Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Glacier County Detention 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 Glacier County Detention:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427


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 Glacier County Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Glacier County Detention

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 Glacier County Detention 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 & Inmate ID#
Glacier County Detention
502 E. Main Street
Cut Bank, MT 59427

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 406-873-2711 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Glacier County Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Glacier County Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Glacier County Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-873-2711 for further assistance.

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