Carter County Jail
Montana
Carter County Sheriff's Office (inmates held at contracted facilities)
Carter County has no county jail; the Carter County Sheriff's Office in Ekalaka makes arrests and houses inmates under contract at jails in other Montana counties.
- Address
- 101 Park Street, Ekalaka, MT 59324
- Phone
- (406) 775-8743
How to find an inmate
Carter County has no jail of its own and no online roster. Call the Carter County Sheriff's Office in Ekalaka with the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can tell you whether the person is in custody and which contracted facility holds them. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Montana Department of Corrections Offender Network (ConWeb) locator.
Visitation
Visitation follows the rules of the facility where the inmate is housed, not Carter County. First ask the Sheriff's Office where the person is held. Then contact that facility for its visiting schedule, registration steps, and ID requirements.
Bail and bond
Bail is set by the Carter County Justice Court or District Court in Ekalaka. Call the Sheriff's Office or the court clerk to confirm the bail amount, accepted payment methods, and where to pay. You may need to pay at the facility that is housing the inmate.
Mail and money
Mail and money go to the facility that holds the inmate, so first confirm the location with the Carter County Sheriff's Office. Ask that facility for its mailing address format, content rules, and approved deposit methods before you send anything.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carter County, Montana have a jail?
No. Carter County has no county jail, and the Sheriff's Office houses inmates under contract at facilities in other counties.
How do I find out if someone from Carter County is in custody?
Call the Carter County Sheriff's Office at (406) 775-8743 with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Carter County?
Contact the Sheriff's Office or the Carter County court clerk in Ekalaka to confirm the bail amount and how to pay it.
Can I send money to an inmate arrested in Carter County?
Yes. Send it through the facility that is holding the inmate, and confirm its deposit methods first.