Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Carter County Jail?
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Carter County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Carter County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Ekalaka police department at 406-775-8743 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Carter County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Montana inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Montana.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Carter County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 406-775-8743.
Carter County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Carter County Jail
More Information
The Carter County jail has had its share of the normal criminals that one would expect in a western jail. Considering the location, which is perfect for raising cattle, the town of Ekalaka would make for a good John Wayne movie. Cattle rustlers and horse thieves filled the cells in the early days. The guys inside the saloons would have to sleep off a night of binge drinking. The Army came through for tasks related to the frontier and they most likely needed to put up people that had caused them issues. To picture it all, pick a John Ford western and you see the kind of county it was.
The most famous residents of the jail, even if a couple of them might bring an argument is the Exelby gang. From 1877 to 1884, these cattle rustlers had a reign of crime that would make a good chapter in any history book. The head of the gang, George Exelby, was even used for a villain in a play written in 1891, even though it was set in Canada. The years they were active included shoot outs and jail time for the members of the gang. It culminated in the shootout in Stoneville in 1884.
One of the members of the gang was Henry “Billy the Kid” McCarty. Part of the controversy comes in the fact that him being in Montana is not talked about in many biographies. He is said to have died in New Mexico in 1881. Bronco Charlie is another one that might be hard on people, as he had a history of doing the right thing, even fighting in World War 1 in his sixties.. The rest of the gang were known to be criminals, though.
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