Butte Silver Bow Detention Center Roster & Inmates
Check the Butte-Silver Bow Jail Roster and Handle the Next Steps
Butte-Silver Bow publishes its inmate roster as a dated county document rather than a normal live name-search tool. Start with the newest roster, verify the booking, then use this guide for visitation, mail, money, court and custody questions.
View Latest County Jail Roster Call Detention: 406-497-1189Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Quick Information
The detention center operates year-round and houses adult inmates at different classification levels. The county currently states that the facility was built in 2004 and has a rated capacity of 72.
155 W. Quartz St.
Butte, MT 59701
The current detention-center page publishes this number with the facility address.
The county staff directory separately lists this number for Detention Center Booking.
How to Check the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Roster
The county posts a jail-roster document near the top of its Detention Center page. The link label includes the roster date and usually indicates whether it is an AM or PM version.
Open the official Detention Center page
Look near the top for the newest link labeled “Jail Roster” followed by a date.
Check the roster date first
A five-day-old roster and a same-day roster do not have the same value for confirming current custody.
Search the document for the surname
On desktop use the browser’s Find command. On mobile use the PDF viewer’s search option when available.
Review the entire matching row
Official roster formats can include booking information and housing-related fields. Use more than the name to verify a possible match.
Call if the status must be current
For a recent arrest, release or transfer, contact the detention center rather than assuming the latest PDF reflects the present moment.
Butte-Silver Bow replaces roster documents over time. Bookmark the Detention Center page, not an individual old PDF, so you can reach the newest version.
Person Not Listed on the Roster?
A missing name does not automatically mean the person was never booked. The roster may predate the arrest, or the person may already have been released or transferred.
Arrest happened after the roster was posted?
Call Detention Center Booking at 406-497-1050 and provide the person’s full legal name and date of birth if known.
Name was on an earlier roster?
Check the court case and state-custody resources. A person can leave the local facility because of bond, release, sentencing or transfer.
You Found the Inmate — What Matters Next?
The roster answers where someone was listed. The next useful step depends on whether you need court, visitation, contact or financial-support information.
You need the inmate number for the new non-legal mail process.
Call booking when the roster is not recent enough for your decision.
Misdemeanor and felony matters may be handled through different courts.
The county’s visitation day depends on the housing pod.
Ordinary inmate mail has used a scanning center since June 2025.
Booking and medical copay fees are satisfied before remaining funds are available for commissary.
What Happens During Booking in Butte-Silver Bow?
The detention center processes arrested adults through an intake and booking area before housing placement.
After booking and fingerprinting, the county says the arrested person is allowed to use a phone to contact a bondsman, family member or friend.
Someone who cannot bond out, or whose offense is not bondable, proceeds to classification and an appropriate housing unit.
Why the Housing Pod Matters
Butte-Silver Bow uses inmate classification as a risk-assessment process. Housing ranges from minimum to maximum-security levels.
Classification staff review relevant history before housing placement.
The county says inmate behavior is considered in classification decisions.
Disabilities can also be reviewed when determining an appropriate housing assignment.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Visitation Schedule
Visitation is organized by pod. The inmate is responsible for setting up visitation on the assigned day.
| Day | Housing group |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | A Pod Females |
| Wednesday | B Pod |
| Thursday | E Pod |
| Friday | F Pod |
| Saturday | C Pod |
| Sunday | D Pod and Minimum |
Visitors must have photo ID.
The detention center states that visitors may not bring a cell phone inside.
The current county instructions say the visitor’s vehicle key is the only item allowed in.
Call before traveling if you need the current appointment time or need to confirm that the inmate is available for the visit.
Butte-Silver Bow Inmate Mail Rules Changed in 2025
Since June 1, 2025, ordinary non-legal mail is sent to an outside processing center and delivered electronically to the inmate. Do not send regular letters directly to the Butte facility.
Inmate Number
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
Non-legal mail checklist
- Include the inmate’s name.
- Include the Sheriff’s Office inmate number.
- Include a complete return address.
- Mail must fit within 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Send no more than five pages.
- Write only on the front side of each page.
- Maximum one photo per mailing.
The official guideline says one photo is the maximum per mailing. If more are included, the entire letter and its contents can be returned to sender.
Legal and Medical Mail Use the Butte Facility Address
The Texas processing center does not accept legal or medical mail. Those items must be sent directly to the facility.
155 W. Quartz St.
Butte, MT 59701
Can You Send an Inmate a Package?
The county says packages must be mailed directly from a manufacturer or company, such as Amazon.
c/o Inmate Name
155 W. Quartz St.
Butte, MT 59701
The package information must identify the inmate and include the sender’s first name, last name and return address.
The mail guideline says magazines, bulk mailings, newspapers and books sent to the Texas PO box will be returned.
Send a Message or Photo Through NCIC
The detention center’s 2025 mail guideline identifies NCIC as the inmate messaging platform for electronic messages, photos and document images.
This is the price published in the current inmate-mail guideline.
The 2025 guideline lists this price per picture message or document.
The inmate can access accepted content through the facility’s tablet system.
Fees can change. Check NCIC’s live pricing before purchasing credits.
Can You Call an Inmate?
No. Butte-Silver Bow states that inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls while in jail.
Collect calls
The county says inmates may make collect calls where the receiving service allows them.
Prepaid calling cards
Inmates can also purchase prepaid calling cards through the commissary.
How to Send Commissary Money
Butte-Silver Bow currently says commissary funds can be mailed directly to the detention center as cash or a cashier’s check.
155 W. Quartz St.
Butte, MT 59701
The county states that letters enclosed with commissary funds will not be accepted and will be destroyed.
Where does deposited money go first?
The detention center says the inmate’s booking fee and medical copay obligations are satisfied before remaining funds are available for commissary purchases.
Official Mail & Money RulesMedical and Mental Health Services
Butte-Silver Bow publishes on-site medical and mental-health support for inmates, including access to a registered nurse, medical doctor and mental-health therapist.
The county states that medical and prescription copays do not exceed $10.
The detention center specifically states that mental-health services do not carry a copay.
Emergency dental care is included in the facility’s published health services.
Programs Available to Inmates
The detention center currently lists substance-use, mental-health and cognitive programming rather than only basic housing services.
AA programming is listed by the detention center.
NA programming is also currently listed.
A therapist provides mental-health and cognitive-based programming.
Where to Check the Inmate’s Butte-Silver Bow Court Case
The jail roster is not a complete court record. Which court you contact depends on the type and level of criminal case.
| Court | Useful for |
|---|---|
| Silver Bow Justice Court | Misdemeanors, qualifying citations and preliminary criminal proceedings within its jurisdiction. |
| District Court | Felony criminal cases and other matters within Montana District Court jurisdiction. |
| Clerk of District Court | Custodian of District Court records, including felony criminal case files. |
Courthouse, Room 305
155 W. Granite St.
Butte, MT 59701
Courthouse, Room 313
155 W. Granite St.
Butte, MT 59701
When Does Justice Court See People in Custody?
Silver Bow Justice Court publishes specific times when it sees people in custody through a video link from the detention facility.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday.
Request a Silver Bow Justice Court Record
Most Justice Court records are public, although privacy rules and other legal restrictions can apply.
Justice Court currently publishes this fee for a public record search.
This is the court’s currently published copy charge.
The lower rate applies after the first ten pages.
Record requests can be submitted using the court’s request form or through the Justice Court office in Courthouse Room 305.
Bond, Release and Transfer: What the Roster Does Not Tell You
The detention-center page explains that an arrestee may contact a bondsman after booking, but it does not publish a universal bond-payment method for every case.
Confirm the current custody first
If the posted roster is not current enough, call the detention center before arranging money or transportation.
Identify the court handling the case
Justice Court may handle qualifying misdemeanor or preliminary matters, while felony cases are administered in District Court.
Verify bond directly
Ask the appropriate court or detention staff for the current bond amount, conditions and accepted payment procedure.
Check Montana corrections after a transfer
Someone moved into state correctional custody may no longer appear on the Butte-Silver Bow county roster.
Need a Criminal History Rather Than a Jail Roster?
A detention roster is not the same thing as a statewide criminal-history search. Butte-Silver Bow directs criminal-history requests to Montana’s official criminal-record system.
What the public may receive
Montana allows qualifying arrest and prosecutor/court information about felony and misdemeanor charges, subject to state privacy laws.
What requires another source
Police reports, court transcripts, warrants and probation/parole information should be requested from the responsible law-enforcement or court agency.
Butte-Silver Bow Jail and Court Contacts
| Office | Contact | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Center | 406-497-1189 | General current detention and custody questions. |
| Detention Center Directory | 406-497-1040 | Alternate detention-center contact published in the county staff directory. |
| Booking | 406-497-1050 | Booking-status questions and recent-arrest confirmation. |
| Chief Detention Officer | 406-497-1046 | Published administrative contact for the Chief Detention Officer. |
| Justice Court | 406-497-6390 | Misdemeanor, preliminary criminal and Justice Court record questions. |
| Clerk of District Court | 406-497-6350 | Felony criminal case records and District Court administration. |
Before You Call the Detention Center
Have enough information to distinguish the person from someone with a similar name.
Use the exact spelling shown on the county roster.
Save the identifier when the roster displays one.
Ask specifically about current custody, bond, housing, visiting, mail or transfer status.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center Location
The detention center is at 155 W. Quartz Street in Butte. Do not confuse this physical address with the Texas address used for ordinary inmate correspondence.
Official Butte-Silver Bow Detention Resources
Use these sources for current roster documents, transactions or government records. The guide above explains what to check before opening them.
Latest roster link, address, visitation, booking, classification and health information.
Current mail, packages, phone-call and commissary-money instructions.
Non-legal mail address, five-page rule, photo limit, scanning process and legal-mail distinction.
Criminal jurisdiction, in-custody appearance times and public-record request information.
District Court record custodian for felony criminal cases and other district matters.
Official Silver Bow District Court judges and court contact information.
Use when someone may have moved from local jail custody into the Montana correctional system.
Use when you need a criminal-history search rather than current detention status.
Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center FAQs
How do I check the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center roster?
Open the official Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center page and select the newest date-stamped Jail Roster link near the top of the page.
Is the Butte-Silver Bow jail roster live?
It is published as a dated roster document rather than a guaranteed real-time searchable feed. Check the date in the roster title and call the jail if you need current custody confirmation.
Where is Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center?
The facility is at 155 W. Quartz Street, Butte, Montana 59701.
What is the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center phone number?
The current detention-center page lists 406-497-1189. The county directory also publishes 406-497-1040 for the Detention Center.
What is the Butte-Silver Bow booking phone number?
The county staff directory lists Detention Center Booking at 406-497-1050, with an additional number of 406-497-1044.
What should I do if a recent arrest is not on the roster?
Check the date of the PDF first. If the arrest occurred after that roster was prepared, call booking at 406-497-1050 to ask about current custody.
How much is the Butte-Silver Bow booking fee?
The detention center currently states that a $25 booking fee is assessed on all arrestees.
Can an inmate make a phone call after booking?
Yes. The county says the arrestee may use the phone after booking and fingerprinting to contact a bondsman, family member or friend.
Can I call an inmate directly?
No. Butte-Silver Bow states that inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls while in jail.
How can an inmate make calls?
The detention center says inmates may make collect calls or buy prepaid calling cards through commissary.
What day can I visit a Butte-Silver Bow inmate?
It depends on the housing pod: Tuesday for A Pod females, Wednesday B Pod, Thursday E Pod, Friday F Pod, Saturday C Pod, and Sunday D Pod and Minimum.
Do I need ID for visitation?
Yes. The detention center requires visitors to have photo identification.
Can I bring my cell phone into visitation?
No. The county states that cell phones are not allowed and that the visitor’s vehicle key is the only item allowed in.
What is the Butte-Silver Bow inmate mailing address?
Since June 1, 2025, non-legal mail goes to the inmate’s name and inmate number, Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606.
Where do I send legal mail?
Legal and medical mail must go to the detention center at 155 W. Quartz Street, Butte, MT 59701 rather than the Texas scanning address.
How many pages can an inmate letter contain?
The current non-legal mail guideline allows no more than five pages.
Can I write on both sides of the paper?
The county says no. Only the front side is entered into the electronic system, so writing on the back will not be delivered to the inmate.
How many photos can I mail?
The current guideline allows one photo per mailing. More than one photo can cause the entire mailing to be returned.
What happens to physical inmate mail after it is scanned?
The county warns that mail sent to the Texas processing center is destroyed after electronic processing and will not be returned or reimbursed.
Can I send messages electronically?
Yes. The county’s current mail guideline identifies NCIC for electronic inmate messages, photos and document images.
How much does NCIC messaging cost?
The detention center’s 2025 guideline lists $0.25 per message and $0.35 per picture message or document. Check live NCIC pricing before paying.
Can I send a package to an inmate?
Packages must be shipped directly from a manufacturer or company. The package goes to the detention center at 155 W. Quartz Street with the inmate’s name.
Can I send books to the Texas inmate-mail address?
No. The current guideline says books, magazines, newspapers and bulk mailings sent to PO Box 591 in Longview will be returned.
How do I send commissary money?
Butte-Silver Bow currently says commissary money may be mailed directly to the detention center as cash or a cashier’s check. Do not include a personal letter with the funds.
What happens to money deposited on an inmate account?
The county says booking fees and medical copay fees are satisfied first. Remaining money can then be used for commissary.
How much is the medical copay?
The detention center says medical-service and prescription copays will not exceed $10. Mental-health services do not have a copay.
Does the jail provide mental-health treatment?
Yes. The detention center lists a mental-health therapist as part of its health services and also provides cognitive-based programming.
What court handles Butte-Silver Bow felony cases?
Felony criminal cases are administered in Silver Bow County District Court. The Clerk of District Court can be reached at 406-497-6350.
What is the Silver Bow Justice Court phone number?
Justice Court is listed at 406-497-6390 in Courthouse Room 305 at 155 W. Granite Street.
When does Justice Court see inmates in custody?
Justice Court currently lists 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday for in-custody appearances by video link.
How much does a Justice Court records search cost?
The current court page lists a $10 search charge per name, with copy fees of $1 per page for the first ten pages and $0.50 per page after ten.
How do I check whether an inmate was transferred to Montana state custody?
After confirming the person is no longer on the local roster, check the court case and search the Montana Correctional Offender Network.
Does a Butte-Silver Bow roster listing mean the person is guilty?
No. A jail roster reflects custody or booking information. A criminal charge is not the same as a conviction.
Roster, address, booking, visitation, health, mail, money and phone information was checked against current City and County of Butte-Silver Bow resources.
The June 2025 inmate-mail PDF was reviewed separately for the scanning address, page limit, photo rule, legal-mail address and NCIC messaging details.
Roster dates, inmate custody, housing assignments, court status and facility procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive information before traveling or sending money.
CountyDetentionCenter.org is an independent informational resource. It is not operated by the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center, City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, Montana Judicial Branch or Montana Department of Corrections.