Inmate Search 🔍 | Petroleum County Jail

Petroleum County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Petroleum, MT. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Petroleum 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 Petroleum County Jail 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

201 East Main Street
Winnett, Montana 59087

Fax Number

406-429-6328

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Petroleum 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 Petroleum County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Winnett police department at 406-429-6551 and find out about the inmate directly.

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

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 Petroleum County Jail?

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.
For more information one can call 406-429-6551.

Petroleum 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.
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.