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JUDITH BASIN COUNTY JAIL IS CLOSED. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought TO FERGUS COUNTY JAIL 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 406-535-3860, 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 Judith Basin County Jail at 406-535-3860 to get it.
Phone: 406-535-3860
Physical Address:
Fergus County Jail
121 8th Avenue South
Lewistown, MT 59457
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Judith Basin 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 406-535-3860 for the information you are looking for.
Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin 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 406-535-3860 for further assistance.
The Judith Basin County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
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After arrest, individuals are processed at Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County Jail:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 406-535-3860.
If someone is taken to Judith Basin County Jail in Lewistown 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 406-535-3860.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Judith Basin County, Montana, visit the Judith Basin County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Judith Basin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Judith Basin County?
This facility, known as "Judith Basin County Jail" is also known as Judith Basin County Jail & Sheriff, *INMATES ARE HOUSED IN FERGUS COUNTY JAIL, Judith Basin County Jail & Sheriff, Montana, Judith Basin.
The Judith Basin County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Judith Basin County: Hobson, Moore, Moccasin, Stanford and Utica.
