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.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Liberty County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Liberty County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 406-759-5171.
Once someone is booked at Liberty County Jail in Chester after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 406-759-5171 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Liberty County, Montana, see the Liberty County Jail Bail FAQ.
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