Lake County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

November 2024

Lake County Jail & Sheriff is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Lake, MT. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Lake County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Lake County Jail & Sheriff are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

106 4th Avenue East
Polson, Montana 59860

County

Lake County

Phone Number

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.lakemt.gov

Fax Number

406-883-7305

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lake County Jail & Sheriff?

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lake County Jail & Sheriff?

Q. What are the visitation rules of Lake County Jail & Sheriff?

Lake County Jail & Sheriff 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.

Monday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 Lake County Jail & Sheriff

More Information

The Lake County Jail & Sheriff in Polson, Montana is a facility that began with a log structure. Over the years, distinct structures were built, all the way up until 2004 when the current facility was finished. The American Correctional Association has recognized the jail as a "triple crown" recipient for their correctional standards. The prison is operated locally by the county sheriff's office and accommodates adult prisoners.

Most of the inmates held here are convicted for severe crimes, prisoners who are either awaiting trial or sentencing. However, most of the inmates are contained in jail for less than two years. The Jail also accepts prisoners from neighboring cities with no correctional facilities.

For all inmates who have not been released, they are accommodated in the jail waiting for their court appearance while being provided with bed and meals. Inmates work in prison as trustees and are also cooks; others work in the laundry as well as the commissary. The trustees are compensated for their time by a meager amount and even a few days off their sentence. Soon after inmates arrive, they are kept together in a big holding cell with other inmates in the intake. During the intake period, inmates are usually under intensified observation. However, inmates who are violent or out of control are isolated.

The jail has a strict program for inmates to call their loved ones. Inmates are expected to set up an account through the help of a third party firm, and high fees are charged for every minute called. More so, all phone conferences are recorded and can be used against the inmates.

Visits from loved ones are essential for both the inmates and their families. The jail has a limited number of days and hours set aside for visitation. Stringent rules on what you wear, what you can bring to the inmates, who can visit, the number of people per visit as well as how to behave on the visit are in place.

The role of the sheriff in the jail is to ensure that quality of life is enhanced for all inmates, enforce laws as well as safeguard the rights of all inmates. The sheriff also has a duty of guaranteeing that cases overcrowding of inmates is lowered.