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Detention
Big Horn County Detention Center houses pretrial and sentenced inmates for up to one year. We occasionally house inmates awaiting transfer to other counties.
View Inmate List
Find a list of current inmates.
Visiting an Inmate
Visiting Hours
- Female Inmates: Saturday & Sundays 9AM-11:00AM
- Male Inmates: Saturday & Sundays 1PM – 4:30PM
Visiting is by appointment only. Call the Detention Center on Fridays to make an appointment.
Visitation Rules
- Visitor must be present when the Inmate’s visitation is scheduled.
- ID is required.
- Loud/disruptive behavior by inmates or visitors will be grounds to terminate the visit and/or trespass the visitor from the premises.
List of Items Approved for Detainees (PDF)
NO PACKAGES ARE ALLOWED
Please send inmate mail as follows:
Inmate Name
c/o Detention
Box 908
Hardin MT 59034
You must put your first/last name and return address on the envelope. Inmates can only receive letters, cards, and photographs (No Polaroids, newspaper clippings, drawings, stickers, glitter, musical cards, items written in crayon or marker, etc). Please remember, for safety and security, all items are searched before being taken into the Detention Center. Letters may not be dropped off.
Phones
Inmates may call out, but cannot receive calls in. For phone questions call, 406-665-9792
Bond
A bond is the amount the judge sets to guarantee an individual will go to court as required. If you would like to help your family/friend post bond, you can bring in cash, certified check (payable to the charging court), or work with a bond company. Bond companies are listed in the phone book or you can find a list in the Detention Center lobby.
Transports
If your family/friend is to be transported to another county or state, we are unable to discuss any information for safety and security reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
Medical Care
One Health provides medical care for the Detention Center. Detention Center Staff or may contact you to bring medication for your family/friend. Due to HIPPA regulations, Detention staff is unable to discuss medical care, dental care, medications, or other medical issues.
Commissary
Commissary is available to all inmates. Commissary is a privilege provided to inmates in good standing, who have funds deposited by friends and family members.
Commissary funds are accepted as cash only and may be deposited at anytime at the Detention Center. The deadline for deposits are Wednesday at noon for the inmates to participate in Commissary pass on Friday.
Public Fingerprinting
Public fingerprinting is available by appointment only and offered at
Big Horn County Detention Center
121 3rd Street W
Hardin MT 59034
- All individuals needing a specific type of fingerprint card need to bring the card at the time they are fingerprinted.
- Fingerprint cards for all others are furnished by the facility.
- $10 for first print card and $7 for each additional card.
- Cash only
Employment Opportunities
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Detention Center
Physical Address
121 3rd St W
Hardin, MT 59034
Phone: 406-665-9792
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Victoria Olson
Jail CommanderPhone: 406-665-9780
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Kenny Rogers
Chief Detention OfficerPhone: 406-665-9792
- Where do you find the names of bondsman?
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Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under bonds or insurance.
- When is an inmate going to be transported?
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This information is confidential and will not be released.
- What items may be brought or sent in to an inmate?
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- Can you pass this message back to an inmate?
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No messages are passed to inmates unless they are verifiable emergencies. Ex: death in the family, emergency surgery.
- Where do I pay the fine or post the bond?
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Fines and Bonds are taken care of at the courts in which the offense took place during regular business hours. After hours a fine or bond may be taken care of at the Detention Facility. Out of county bonds may be posted at the Detention Facility anytime. People who are out of town and wanting to post a bond for someone being held at the Detention Facility may go to the closest Sheriff's Office or Police Station to post a bond or fine in their area.
- How do I send a letter into an inmate?
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Address the letter with the inmate's full name, to the Detention Center's address:
Inmate Name
c/o Detention
Box 908
Hardin MT, 59034