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The Liberty County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Chouteau County Detention Center, Hill County Detention Center or another nearby county jail 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 one of those county jails. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Liberty County Sheriff at 406-759-5171 to get it.
Phone: 406-759-5171
Physical Address:
111.5 East Adams Avenue
Chester, MT 59522
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Liberty 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 406-759-5171 for the information you are looking for.
Liberty 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 Liberty 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 406-759-5171 for further assistance.
The Liberty County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Liberty 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 Liberty County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 200 offenders.
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The Liberty County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to either Chouteau County Detention Center, Hill County Detention Center or another nerby county jail 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 one of those county jails. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Liberty County Sheriff at 406-759-5171 to get it.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Liberty County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Liberty County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Liberty County Jail at 406-759-5171.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Liberty County Jail in Chester for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 406-759-5171.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Liberty County, Montana, visit the Liberty County Jail Bail Page.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Liberty County?
This facility, known as "Liberty County Jail" is also known as Liberty County Jail & Sheriff, Liberty County Jail & Sheriff , Liberty County Jail & Sheriff , Montana, Liberty.
The Liberty County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Liberty County: Chester, Galata, Joplin, Kevin and Sunburst.
