Bozeman Jail Roster: Start With Gallatin County Detention, Not a Separate City Roster
If someone is arrested in Bozeman, the official custody search route is the Gallatin County Sheriff’s inmate roster for the Gallatin County Detention Center. Bozeman Police, the county jail, Municipal Court, Justice Court and District Court are separate offices, so the next source depends on whether you need custody, a city case, a county case or a felony record.
Official Bozeman Inmate Search
Use the Gallatin County Sheriff CentralSquare inmate roster for county detention custody. The Sheriff’s Detention Center page links that roster and lists the facility at 605 S 16th Avenue in Bozeman.
The roster is a live external application, so its available search fields, booking details and photos can change. Follow the current labels on the portal instead of relying on screenshots or instructions copied from an older jail directory.
Bozeman’s Five-Office Route: Go to the Right Place First
Several justice agencies are physically close together in Bozeman, but they answer different questions. This distinction prevents a jail search from being mistaken for a police-record or court-record search.
Current custody, jail operations, bond intake and visits
City police agency and police matters
Bozeman city-limit misdemeanor matters
County matters, initial felony appearances and felony court records
BPD, Sheriff and Detention Center record requests
Official inmate roster
Support Services / Records
Municipal Court
Justice Court
District Court
Montana Offender Search
How to Search for Someone Booked in Bozeman
How to Read a Gallatin County Booking Record
Exact fields depend on what the live roster displays. Use these distinctions whenever the corresponding field appears.
| Field | What it helps answer | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Booking or inmate identifier | Which county-jail record you are viewing. | The District, Justice or Municipal Court case number. |
| Booking date | When the jail processed the booking event. | A conviction date or final case disposition. |
| Arresting agency | Which agency is connected with the arrest. | Which court controls every charge or who remains custodian after transfer. |
| Charge | The allegation or custody basis shown by the jail. | Final filed charges, guilt or sentence. |
| Bond / bail | A bond condition associated with the custody record when displayed. | That release is immediate or that another hold does not exist. |
| Release information | Whether a county-jail release event is recorded when shown. | That the underlying court case is over. |
The Sheriff also states that the detention center houses some inmates under contract for other agencies, including Madison County and Yellowstone National Park. Physical custody in Bozeman therefore does not always mean Gallatin County controls every legal decision.
Bozeman Mugshots: Check the Live Roster, Then Check the Court
The CentralSquare roster is the official county custody search. If a current entry includes a booking photo, use it only as one identity clue tied to that booking. The portal can change, and not every record should be assumed to contain an image.
A booking photo does not show whether a prosecutor filed the same charge, whether a charge was amended or dismissed, or whether the person was convicted. Use the appropriate court record for legal outcome information.
No Bozeman Roster Result? Troubleshoot in This Order
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest was very recent | Transport, identification, intake or booking may still be in progress. No fixed public roster-update interval was found on the current Sheriff page. | Recheck the official roster or call Detention at 406-582-2130 when current custody is time-sensitive. |
| Name does not return a match | The record may use another spelling, middle name, former surname or legal-name variation. | Try a reasonable variation using the live portal fields and compare other identifiers. |
| Person was on the roster and disappeared | Release, court action, transfer or another custody change may have occurred. | Check the relevant court, Montana DOC if state transfer is plausible, or call Detention for current county status. |
| There is a Bozeman court case but no inmate result | A citation, pending case or warrant can exist without present jail custody. | Use Municipal, Justice or District Court records according to jurisdiction. |
| The inmate is housed for another agency | Gallatin Detention may house people under contract for other agencies. | Ask which agency or court controls the hold or next legal action. |
| Possible state or federal transfer | The person may have left county custody. | Use Montana DOC Offender Search or the federal BOP locator instead of random county searches. |
Bond and Release in Bozeman: Verify the Judge-Set Amount First
The Gallatin County Detention Center family-information brochure explains that bond is an amount set by a judge to help ensure the person returns to court. The published county guidance says a family member or friend may bring cash, a certified check payable to Gallatin County Detention Center, or work with a bond company.
Before bringing payment
- Confirm the person is still at Gallatin County Detention Center.
- Verify the current bond after any court appearance.
- Ask whether multiple charges, holds or another agency affect release.
- Confirm the currently accepted payment method with Detention.
- Keep the official receipt and correct jail/court identifiers.
Do not assume
- An old roster or screenshot shows the current bond.
- One bond clears every hold.
- Payment guarantees an immediate release time.
- An unsolicited caller or payment link is an authorized county payment route.
Release can depend on court orders, paperwork, holds and custody processing. The current public Sheriff materials reviewed for this article do not promise a fixed release-processing time.
Which Bozeman Court Handles the Case?
Use the arrest location, citing agency and charge level—not the fact that the person was housed at the county detention center—to choose the court.
| Situation | Primary court | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor violation committed within Bozeman city limits | Bozeman Municipal Court | 901 N Rouse Ave, Suite 235 406-582-2040 |
| Misdemeanor or citation outside Bozeman city limits; certain county-agency citations | Gallatin County Justice Court of Record | 515 S 16th Ave, Suite 1100 406-582-2191, option 1 criminal |
| Initial appearance on a felony charge | Gallatin County Justice Court can conduct the initial appearance. | 515 S 16th Ave, Suite 1100 406-582-2191 |
| Felony prosecution / general-jurisdiction criminal case | 18th Judicial District Court | Clerk: 515 S 16th Ave, Room 1041 406-582-2165 |
Montana provides public court access portals for District Court and Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. Use the Montana Judicial Branch Public Access Portals to reach the appropriate official search. Public portal information should not be treated as a substitute for the official court file when the precise legal record matters.
The Gallatin County Clerk of District Court also operates a public records portal for cases from 2012 to the present and asks users to allow about 24 hours for processed updates to appear.
Bozeman Warrants: A Warrant Is Not the Same as Jail Custody
The Gallatin County Sheriff website currently advertises an “Active Warrants” resource, but the destination linked from the Sheriff site was unavailable during this research review. This article therefore does not copy an old warrant list or invent a replacement URL.
For a city case, contact Bozeman Municipal Court. For county/Justice Court or District Court matters, use the appropriate official court portal or clerk. If immediate law-enforcement verification is necessary, call the responsible agency. A warrant result by itself does not prove that the person is currently at Gallatin County Detention Center.
Gallatin County Detention Center Visitation
County family guidance says visitation depends on the inmate’s classification and housing assignment. An inmate must be classified as High, Medium or Low before being allowed visitation, and people on disciplinary status are not allowed visitors. Call Detention at 406-582-2130 to confirm the current housing-based visit time before traveling.
Published in-person visit rules
- One 30-minute visit during the allotted visitation period.
- A second session is not allowed unless a special visit has been arranged.
- Maximum two adults and two children for a visit.
- Visits are first-come, first-served under the published family guidance.
- Visitors age 18 or older need photo identification.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children must remain supervised.
- Personal property should be secured as directed by the facility.
For remote/video options, the Sheriff’s current Detention Center page directs users to GettingOut for inmate video and messaging services. Confirm current account charges and scheduling inside the provider before paying.
Phone Calls, Video Visits and Messages
The current county family brochure states that inmates may make outgoing calls but cannot receive incoming calls. For inmate phone-system questions, it lists 1-866-516-0115.
Gallatin County currently directs family and friends to GettingOut for video visitation, inmate messaging and voice messaging. Jail staff cannot simply pass a personal message to an inmate, so use the authorized communication system or mail route.
Mail, Inmate Funds and Commissary
Personal mail
Inmate Name
605 South 16th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
The sender must include a first and last name plus a return address. Current family guidance allows letters, cards and photographs, but says no packages. It also lists restrictions including Polaroids, newspaper clippings, drawings, stickers, glitter, musical cards and items written in crayon or marker. Letters may not be dropped off at the facility.
Funds and commissary
Gallatin County says each inmate has a trust account for commissary items or phone minutes. Funds can be deposited through the lobby kiosk or online at InmateCanteen. The current inmate manual identifies Turnkey as the contracted commissary provider.
The county manual publishes commissary-order cutoffs and distribution days, but operational schedules can change. Check the current inmate manual or confirm with Detention before relying on a particular cutoff. County family guidance says a person leaving the Detention Center receives the remaining trust-account balance on a debit card.
Personal items
The county says ordinary belongings cannot be accepted for inmates. Medications, medical equipment, eyeglasses or contact lenses may be accepted under facility procedures. Coordinate with Detention instead of mailing or dropping off medical items without approval.
Medical, Medication and Mental-Health Questions
The Gallatin County Detention Center Medical Clinic provides medical care at the facility. County family guidance says Detention staff or the clinic may contact family members to bring medication for an inmate and that crisis mental-health services are provided at the Detention Center.
Medical, dental and medication details are privacy-protected, so family members should not expect staff to disclose another person’s confidential health information. For an urgent custody-related health concern, contact Detention at 406-582-2130; use 911 for an outside emergency requiring immediate emergency response.
Bozeman Police Reports, Sheriff Records and Detention Records
Gallatin County Support Services/Records is a particularly useful Bozeman-specific shortcut: the office maintains records from the Bozeman Police Department, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and Gallatin County Detention Center.
Support Services / Records
Judge Guenther Memorial Center
1709 W College St, 2nd Floor
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2005
Current published copy fees
- Report up to four pages: $2
- Additional pages: $0.50 per page
- Copy of a phone call: $10
For a statewide criminal history, Gallatin County directs users to the Montana Department of Justice rather than treating a local jail record as a statewide background check.
District Court and Justice Court records follow their own court-record procedures. Do not send a felony court-record request to the law-enforcement records desk simply because the arrest occurred in Bozeman.
If the Person Is No Longer in the Bozeman/Gallatin County Jail
Montana Offender Search
Montana DOC VINE Information
BOP Inmate Locator
Bozeman Jail, Police, Court and Records Contacts
| Office | Best use | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County Detention Center | Current custody, jail operations, bond intake, visit/housing confirmation | 605 S 16th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 406-582-2130 |
| Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff non-emergency matters and county law-enforcement routing | 677 Laura Louise Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718 406-582-2100 |
| Bozeman Police Department | Bozeman city police matters | 901 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 406-582-2000 |
| Bozeman Municipal Court | Bozeman city-limit misdemeanor cases | 901 N Rouse Ave, Suite 235 406-582-2040 |
| Gallatin County Justice Court | Outside-city misdemeanors, county citations, initial felony appearances | 515 S 16th Ave, Suite 1100 406-582-2191 |
| Clerk of District Court | Felony / District Court records | 515 S 16th Ave, Room 1041 406-582-2165 |
| Support Services / Records | BPD, Sheriff and Detention law-enforcement records | 1709 W College St, 2nd Floor 406-582-2005 |
Map: Gallatin County Detention Center
Use Bozeman Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest is not a conviction.
- A booking charge may change after prosecutor or court review.
- A warrant does not prove present detention-center custody.
- A booking photo does not establish guilt or current status.
- Old screenshots and copied roster pages can become stale after release or transfer.
- Use court records—not the jail roster—for the legal outcome.
- Do not use public jail information for harassment, threats, stalking or impersonation.
Bozeman Jail Roster FAQs
What is the official Bozeman jail roster?
For Bozeman custody, use the Gallatin County Sheriff’s official CentralSquare inmate roster. The City of Bozeman directs current inmate-roster questions to Gallatin County Detention Center.
Does Bozeman Police have a separate inmate roster?
The official local custody route is Gallatin County Detention Center, not a separate Bozeman Police roster. Bozeman Police is the city law-enforcement agency, while the Gallatin County Sheriff operates the detention center.
Where is the jail used for Bozeman bookings?
Gallatin County Detention Center is at 605 S 16th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715. The detention phone is 406-582-2130.
Does the Bozeman/Gallatin roster show mugshots?
The official CentralSquare roster can change its displayed fields. If a current entry displays a booking photo, treat it only as an identity clue connected with that booking; it does not prove guilt or case outcome.
Why can’t I find someone arrested in Bozeman?
Possible reasons include a recent booking still being processed, a name variation, release, transfer, another agency’s custody or a court case without present jail custody. Recheck the official roster or call Detention at 406-582-2130 when current status matters.
How do I verify bond for someone in Gallatin County Detention?
Confirm the current judge-set bond and any holds directly before paying. County family guidance says cash, a certified check payable to Gallatin County Detention Center or a bond company may be used, but current custody and payment instructions should be verified first.
Which court handles a Bozeman arrest?
Bozeman Municipal Court handles misdemeanor violations committed within Bozeman city limits. Gallatin County Justice Court handles criminal matters outside the city limits and initial felony appearances, while the 18th Judicial District Court handles criminal cases primarily involving felonies.
How does visitation work at Gallatin County Detention Center?
Visitation depends on classification and housing assignment. County family guidance provides one 30-minute visit during the allotted period, with limits on visitors and photo-ID requirements for adults. Call 406-582-2130 for the current housing-based schedule before traveling.
How do I send mail or money to a Bozeman inmate?
Mail is addressed to the inmate at 605 South 16th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 with the sender’s full name and return address. County guidance says no packages are allowed. Inmate trust funds may be deposited through the lobby kiosk or InmateCanteen.
Where can I request a Bozeman Police or Detention Center record?
Gallatin County Support Services/Records at 1709 W College Street, second floor, maintains records from Bozeman Police, the Gallatin County Sheriff and the Gallatin County Detention Center. The phone is 406-582-2005.
Where should I search after a transfer from Gallatin County?
Use Montana DOC Offender Search when state corrections custody is plausible and the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal custody. Search another county only when a reliable record points to a specific transfer or hold.
Official Sources Reviewed
Source review performed: October 5, 2026.
- Gallatin County Sheriff — Detention Center
- Gallatin County Sheriff — CentralSquare Inmate Roster
- Gallatin County Detention Center — Family & Friends Informational Brochure
- Gallatin County Detention Center — Inmate Manual
- City of Bozeman — Police Department
- City of Bozeman — Defendant Information and Court Routing
- City of Bozeman — Municipal Court Contact
- Gallatin County — Justice Court of Record
- Gallatin County — 18th Judicial District Court
- Montana Judicial Branch — Public Access Portals
- Gallatin County — Support Services / Records
- Montana Department of Corrections — Offender Search
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator