Montana Inmate Search

In 2020, Montana had an inmate population of 7,400 offenders, making it one of the US states with the least incarceration rates. For this, Montana has 37 jails in its 56 counties, two state-run prisons, two contract-run prisons, and no federal prisons. If you need to locate a friend or loved one serving time in any of these correctional facilities, follow the steps below: - 

Jail Roster Inmate Search 

Sheriff's Offices and Police Departments rely on county and city jails to detain anyone found violating local or state laws in Montana. These law enforcement agencies hold approximately 2,500 offenders annually as they wait for court arraignment, sentencing, bail settlement, or transfer to prison. In turn, the departments have detailed inmate listings on their official websites or offline at the jail lobbies. More so, the public can scrutinize these jail rosters to find a loved one booked in a Montana city or county jail. You will need at least the offender's name and booking number to search. 

Montana Statewide Inmate Search & Victim Notification Service 

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is the state agency in charge of the two-state prisons and two contract prisons in Montana. The agency uses an elaborate offender search lookup at its official website to keep tabs on its inmate population and allow family, friends, and the public to follow up on the case information and custody statuses of the offenders. Then, use this statewide offender lookup to trace an offender as follows: - 

1. Go to https://app.mt.gov/conweb/ 
2. Type the offender's name or DOC number in the spaces provided 
3. Click 'Submit' to view the following offender details: - 

• Physical & Demographic Characteristics – Offender Name & Aliases, Mugshot, DOC ID#, Gender, Hair Color, Eye Color, Height, Weight, Skin Tone, Date & Place of Birth, Citizenship, Residence Status, Physical Conditions/Description 
• Legal Record – Docket, County, Judge, Counts, Legal Type, Sentence Type 
• Custody Details – Current Custody Status, Last Status Change 

Click on the 'Victim Notification Request' link below the mugshot to register for notifications about changes in the offender's case details or custody status. VINELink is a nationwide victim notification service and a reliable offender search tool catering to the needs of victims of crime. Then, use it directly or via the Montana offender search platform to confirm the whereabouts of an offender as follows: - 

1. Go to https://www.vinelink.com/ 
2. Click on Montana as your state of interest 
3. On the navigation bar, select the 'Search and Register' tab 
4. Select the facility 
5. Type the offender's name or DOC number in the space provided 
6. Click 'Search' to generate the offender demographics, criminal history, and custody status 
7. Verify that the details refer to the offender you are looking for before proceeding to register for email or phone notifications 
8. To register for the notifications, click on 'Register/Details' on the search results 
9. Select your preferred method of registration (email or text) 
10. Fill in the details requested and click 'Register' 

By registering for the notifications, you will receive real-time alerts anytime there are new case details or the offender is released or transferred to another correctional facility.