Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center (2024)

Updated on: May 4, 2024

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The Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center, a medium-security Adult facility, is prominently located at 155 West Quartz Street, Butte, MT, 59701 in the city of Butte, within the jurisdiction of Silver Bow County, Montana. It is maintained and managed by the Prairie County Sheriffs Office.

Equipped to accommodate approximately 173 inmates, the correction facility maintains stringent protocols to ensure law and order. Any queries or concerns can be addressed via their official phone line at 406-497-1040, 406-497-1125 or through their online presence on the official website.

The sheriff’s office that oversees the operations of the facility and works in unison with the Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center is the Prairie County Sheriffs Office. They jointly strive to uphold justice and enforce the law within the Silver Bow County boundaries.

Inmate Search

Locating offender in the Silver Bow County correction facility can be accomplished via several methods. The most convenient way is through the online offender locator tool available on the website. By entering the offender’s name or booking number, you can access details about their current status. Alternatively, detainee details can be obtained by calling the Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center directly at 406-497-1040, 406-497-1125. Always remember to respect privacy laws and regulations when accessing such information.

Visitation Rules and Process

Visitation at the Silver Bow County Jail is a privilege, not a right, and certain rules and procedures must be followed. Each inmate is allowed two visits per week, with each visit lasting a maximum of 20 minutes. All Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center visitors must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, be at least 18 years old (minors must be accompanied by an adult), and be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance either online or via 406-497-1040, 406-497-1125. Guests are subjected to a search upon arrival and are expected to dress decently – revealing clothing, uniforms, and attire with offensive messages are not allowed. Contraband is strictly prohibited and could result in immediate termination of the visit or legal repercussions.

Inmate Mailing Rules

Detainee mail should be addressed using the detainee’s full name and ID number, followed by the prison inmate post address. All mail, with the exception of legal mail, is inspected for contraband before being delivered to the detainee. Please note that certain items such as cash, checks, postage stamps, and polaroid photos are not permitted. Letters should not contain paper clips or anything that could be considered a potential security risk.

Calling Inmates

Offenders at the Silver Bow County facility are allowed to make outgoing calls but cannot receive incoming calls. Offenders have access to telephones during their free time and can call collect or use a prepaid calling card purchased from the commissary. Please note that all calls, with the exception of legal calls, may be monitored for security reasons.

Sending Money

Money can be added to the detainee’s commissary account through a money order mailed to the institution, made payable to the offender with their ID number. Online deposits can also be made through the detention center’s approved money transfer service, details of which can be found on the website. Funds will be available for the detainee to use within 24-48 hours of receipt, allowing them to purchase items from the commissary. Please note there may be a small transaction fee associated with online deposits.

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Prairie County Sheriffs Office

Address

217 West Park Street, Butte, Montana, 59701

Phone

406-635-5738

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