Find the Newest Roster Snapshot Before You Trust a Booking Result
Valley County publishes dated jail-roster PDFs instead of a continuously updating searchable inmate database, so the report date is just as important as the name you find.
This guide shows how to locate the newest official roster, read the Held For and Charges columns, check older daily snapshots, and verify warrants, court, bail, release, visitation, mail and phone information.
Confirm You Mean Valley County, Montana
This page is for the Valley County Detention Facility and Sheriff’s Office in Glasgow, Montana. Search results also surface Valley County jail information for Idaho and Nebraska.
Correct for This Guide
Valley County, Montana
Glasgow
406 area code
501 Court Square #10
Do Not Mix Instructions
If your arrest or facility is in Cascade, Idaho or Ord, Nebraska, do not use the Montana visiting hours, court contacts, mail address or phone-card rules on this page.
Why this matters: a generic search for “Valley County jail roster” can return multiple states. Confirm the arresting agency, city and state before paying money or driving anywhere.
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Latest Official Valley County Roster Status
During the August 8, 2026 audit, Valley County’s official 2026 roster index was publicly linked through July 2026. The newest roster that could be verified was July 31, 2026.
This does not mean July 31 is permanently the newest roster. Valley County can add another daily PDF after this page is published. Always open the main Jail Roster page first.
Why Today’s Roster May Be Missing
Valley County explains that dispatch generates the jail roster and considers the report a low-priority task. Some days it may not be available.
A missing August folder or daily PDF is not evidence that nobody is incarcerated. For time-sensitive custody confirmation, call Dispatch at 406-228-4333 and use extension 2.
How to Search the Valley County Jail Roster
Open the Main Jail Roster Page
Do not bookmark one dated PDF as your permanent inmate-search link. Begin with Valley County’s roster archive so you can choose the newest available report.
Choose the Current Year, Month and Latest Date
Open 2026, select the newest month available and then choose the most recent daily report.
Check “Printed on” Before Searching
An old Valley County PDF can rank directly in Google. Read the printed date at the top of page one before using any name or charge information.
Search the Legal Surname
On Windows use Ctrl+F, on Mac use Command+F, and on a phone use the PDF viewer’s Search or browser Find on Page option.
Compare Held For and Charges
Do not rely only on a name. The agency and charge language can help distinguish the record and identify the correct court or agency for follow-up.
Verify Before Taking Action
Call or use the appropriate court when you need current bond, release, hearing, warrant, visitation or other information that the dated PDF does not establish.
After reviewing the workflow, open the official Valley County Jail Roster archive.
What the Latest Verified Roster PDF Actually Contains
The July 31, 2026 Valley County Sheriff’s Office roster was a five-page PDF. It displayed booking photographs and repeated three main column headings throughout the report.
| PDF feature | Verified July 31 format | What the user should do |
|---|---|---|
| Printed date | July 31, 2026 | Check this first so an old report is not mistaken for today’s custody list. |
| Name | Person’s listed roster name | Search surname first and inspect the whole entry. |
| Booking photo | Visible for listed records | Use only as an identity clue, not proof of guilt. |
| Held For | Agency associated with custody | Use the agency to decide where to verify the case or hold. |
| Charges | Statute, warrant, revocation or hold language | Verify final filed charges and outcomes through the court. |
| Total Records | 18 on July 31 | Treat as a historical snapshot count, not today’s population. |
Agencies Seen in the Verified PDF
The July 31 roster demonstrated why the Held For field matters. Entries were associated with agencies including:
- Valley County Sheriff’s Office
- Glasgow Police Department
- Montana Department of Corrections
- Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
- Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
Micro-level takeaway: physical housing in Valley County does not necessarily mean Valley County is the agency or court controlling every hold.
If you want to inspect the audited source itself, open the official July 31, 2026 roster PDF. For current custody, return to the main roster archive first.
What Each Valley County Roster Field Means
| Field | Useful for | It does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Finding a possible custody entry. | Identity when names are similar or the final legal outcome. |
| Photo | Supporting an identity check. | Guilt, conviction or future custody. |
| Held For | Identifying the agency linked to detention. | Which court controls every charge or when release will occur. |
| Charges | Understanding the published custody reason or allegation. | Filed charge, dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence. |
Common Charge Language You May See
Current Valley County PDFs can contain ordinary criminal-charge descriptions as well as custody phrases such as:
- Warrant of Arrest
- Bench Warrant
- Hold for Department of Corrections
- Probation-related violations
- Revocation of suspended or deferred sentence
- Extra-jurisdictional warrant language
These phrases are routing clues, not legal opinions. Use the responsible court or agency when you need to know the current legal effect.
How to Research an Older Valley County Booking Date
Valley County’s archive is useful when you know an approximate date and want to check whether someone appeared as a current inmate on that day’s generated roster.
Historical Search Workflow
- Open the main Jail Roster page.
- Select the correct year.
- Select the month containing the approximate date.
- Open the relevant daily PDF.
- Search the surname.
- Check adjacent dates if the arrest or release occurred around midnight or report-generation time.
- Use court records if you need the full legal case history.
The archive is not a complete booking log. The county says each report lists people categorized as current inmates when it is generated. Someone booked and released before report generation could be absent from that day’s roster.
When You Need More Than a Daily Snapshot
If your goal is a certified court record, case disposition or formal criminal-file copy, use the Clerk of District Court or responsible limited-jurisdiction court rather than treating an archived jail PDF as the final record.
What to Do If the Person Is Not in the Newest Roster
Missing Inmate Troubleshooter
If the Arrest Just Happened
The person may be in transport, intake or internal processing before the next daily PDF is generated.
If They Were Listed Yesterday
Valley County expressly says a person who bonded out or was released before the current report is generated may disappear from the roster. Transfer to another agency is another possibility.
If the Name Search Fails
- Search only the surname.
- Check exact spelling.
- Try a former or maiden surname.
- Look for Jr., Sr., II or III.
- Check nearby dates if researching an older booking.
- Confirm that the person is actually connected to Valley County, Montana.
Current Custody Call Script
“I am trying to verify current custody for [full legal name]. The newest public roster I found is dated [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held in Valley County or whether another agency should be contacted?”
How to Use the “Held For” Column
The Held For column is one of the most useful parts of Valley County’s PDF because the detention facility houses people associated with different agencies.
Held For Decoder
Do not assume Valley County controls release just because the person is physically housed there. Another sheriff, DOC or court may have a separate hold.
Justice Court Warrants Are Separate From the Jail Roster
Jail Roster
Shows people categorized as current inmates when that daily report is generated.
Justice Court Warrant List
Shows warrant-related information. A person can have a warrant without currently being in Valley County Jail.
The Justice Court warrant table currently uses fields including Name, Charge, Bond and D.O.W. Bond amounts appearing there belong to that warrant-list context and should not automatically be treated as the full current release amount for someone in custody.
After understanding that distinction, use the official Valley County Justice Court Warrants page.
Never try to detain or confront someone because of an online warrant entry. Contact law enforcement or the responsible court.
Which Court Should You Check?
Valley County Justice Court and District Court serve different functions. The jail PDF alone does not tell you the entire court history.
| Source | Best use | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Valley County Justice Court | Initial appearances for felony charges and warrants plus applicable limited-jurisdiction matters. | 406-228-6271 |
| Valley County Clerk of District Court | District Court criminal files, searches, copies and certified copies. | Office 406-228-6268 |
| Montana District Court Portal | Available District Court public case access. | Online portal |
| Limited Jurisdiction Portal | Available Justice, City or Municipal Court public records. | Online portal |
Valley County Justice Court
Valley County Justice Court501 Court Square #10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Phone: 406-228-6271
Fax: 406-228-9093
Emergency phone: 406-228-4333
The county specifically states that Justice Court conducts initial appearances for felony charges and warrants.
Use the official Valley County Justice Court page when that is the relevant court.
District Court Criminal Records
Valley County Clerk of Court501 Court Square #6
Glasgow, MT 59230
Clerk office: 406-228-6268
Clerk contact: 406-228-6290
Fax: 406-228-6212
The Clerk of District Court is the official keeper of Valley County District Court criminal files. The county says most Clerk records are public and that searches, copies and certified copies are available on request, with statutory fees applying.
Use the official Valley County Clerk of Court page when you need District Court records.
Montana Online Court Search
Montana now provides separate public portals for District Courts and Courts of Limited Jurisdiction while courts transition to the centralized case-management system.
Use the official Montana Public Access Portal page and choose the portal that matches the court.
The Clerk cannot provide legal advice. Court staff can help with records and procedure, but a Montana-licensed attorney should handle legal interpretation or strategy.
Verify Every Hold Before Paying Bond
The daily jail roster does not include a complete universal bail column. A warrant page may show a bond number, but a person in custody may have multiple cases, another agency hold or a DOC-related detention issue.
Before Paying, Verify All of These
- The person is still physically in Valley County custody.
- The correct legal name.
- The Held For agency.
- Every charge or warrant affecting custody.
- The court controlling each matter.
- The current bond amount.
- The bond type and accepted payment method.
- Any DOC, out-of-county or out-of-state hold.
- Whether payment would actually make the person release-eligible.
- Whether the jail has received release authorization.
Do not confuse phone cards, commissary funds and court bond. They serve different purposes.
Bond Verification Call Script
“I am checking bond for [full legal name]. The newest roster lists [Held For agency]. Can you confirm the current bond on every matter, whether another hold exists, which court controls payment and whether payment would make the person eligible for release?”
Release Pickup
Do not drive to Glasgow based only on a payment receipt or old roster. Court paperwork, another hold and jail discharge processing can affect the actual departure time.
Valley County Detention Facility Visiting Hours
| Day | Published visiting time | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Maximum 15 minutes |
| Tuesday | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Maximum 15 minutes |
| Thursday | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Maximum 15 minutes |
Published Visit Limits
- One visit per day.
- No more than two visits per week.
- Visit time may be shortened when visitor volume is high.
- No visitation on a recognized federal holiday.
- An approved visitor list can be imposed for security reasons.
Call before a long drive: current custody or facility operations can change after the web page was published. Contact Dispatch at 406-228-4333, extension 2.
Review the official Valley County Jail Information page immediately before visiting.
How to Address Valley County Inmate Mail
[Inmate’s Name]Valley County Jail
501 Court Square #10
Glasgow, MT 59230
The county states that there is no limit on the number of letters an inmate may receive or mail each day.
If the Inmate Has No Funds
The county says inmates without funds may mail any number of letters to professional services and two personal letters per week at county expense. Additional personal mail is at the inmate’s expense.
Before Sending Money, Books or Packages
The public Jail Information page does not provide enough current detail to safely invent a complete prohibited-item or package policy.
- Confirm the person is still housed in Valley County.
- Confirm the exact booked name.
- Ask whether an inmate number is required.
- Ask whether books must come from a publisher or retailer.
- Ask whether photographs have a quantity or format limit.
- Ask before mailing cash, checks or money orders.
- Ask before sending medication or legal documents.
- Do not send an irreplaceable original until the procedure is confirmed.
Phone Cards and Incoming Emergency Messages
The facility says inmate dayrooms contain payphones operated with phone cards.
Current Published Phone-Card Price
The county currently lists phone cards at $10 per card. An inmate can buy one through commissary, or a family member can purchase one through the Detention Center.
Do not assume a third-party communication provider. The official Valley County Jail Information page currently describes phone cards but does not identify a public online provider. Call the Detention Center before entering payment details on another website.
Can You Leave a Message?
Detention Officers do not deliver normal incoming telephone messages. The published exception is a legitimate emergency.
Emergency Message Script
“I need to report a legitimate emergency concerning [full legal name]. The situation is [brief verifiable explanation]. What information do you need to verify the emergency, and can the message be passed to the inmate?”
Call 406-228-4333, extension 2.
Montana DOC, VINE and Federal Custody
Montana DOC Offender Search
Use Montana DOC when the Valley County roster lists Department of Corrections under Held For or when sentencing, probation, parole, prerelease or another DOC status may be involved.
Montana DOC’s current Offender Search policy says the public application includes adult offenders under department supervision and can show items such as DOC ID, name, profile photo, current correctional status, last status change and legal-record information.
Montana VINE
Montana VINE provides custody-status information and voluntary notifications. Montana DOC states that users can receive notifications by phone, email, text, mobile app or TTY and that the service is available 24/7.
VINE: 800-456-3076
Federal Custody
Use the federal locator only when the charge, court or agency information indicates possible federal prison custody.
Notification is not a safety plan: when release timing creates a safety concern, use direct jail verification and the appropriate law-enforcement or victim-service resources in addition to automated alerts.
How to Get Court Records or More Formal Documentation
An archived Valley County jail roster can establish that a name appeared on a generated custody snapshot, but it is not a certified criminal-case record.
| You need | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current local custody | Newest jail PDF plus Sheriff’s Office verification. |
| Older daily custody snapshot | Valley County jail-roster archive by year/month/date. |
| Justice Court warrant or limited-court matter | Valley County Justice Court / limited-jurisdiction portal. |
| District Court criminal file | Valley County Clerk of District Court. |
| Certified copy | Clerk of the responsible court rather than the jail PDF. |
| State corrections history/status | Montana DOC Offender Search or DOC records process. |
Prepare a Better Court-Record Request
- Full legal name
- Approximate case or arrest date
- Court name if known
- Case number if available
- Exact document requested
- Whether you require a certified copy
- Your callback or delivery information
Valley County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Office | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff / Dispatch | 406-228-4333, ext. 2 | Current custody, roster gaps, jail questions and routing. |
| Sheriff Administrative Assistant | 406-228-6274 | Administrative Sheriff’s Office questions. |
| Justice Court | 406-228-6271 | Applicable warrants, initial appearances and Justice Court records. |
| Clerk of District Court | 406-228-6268 | District Court criminal files, searches and copies. |
501 Court Square #10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Dispatch: 406-228-4333, extension 2
Dispatch / 911 Center: 24 hours
Use Jail and Warrant Information Responsibly
- Do not treat a roster entry or booking photo as proof of guilt.
- Do not treat an old PDF as proof of current custody.
- Do not assume a missing PDF means the jail is empty.
- Do not assume a missing person was released.
- Do not assume Held For identifies the final court.
- Do not assume a warrant-page bond is the complete current release amount.
- Do not harass, threaten or shame a person because of public booking information.
- Do not publish private victim, witness, family or medical details.
- Use court records for legal outcomes.
- Use a licensed Montana attorney for legal advice.
Valley County Jail Roster FAQs
Which Valley County jail roster does this page cover?
This page covers Valley County, Montana and the Valley County Detention Facility in Glasgow. Valley County also exists in Idaho and Nebraska, so confirm the state before using any jail or court instructions.
Where is the official Valley County Montana jail roster?
Valley County Sheriff’s Office publishes an official Jail Roster page containing dated PDF rosters organized by year and month. Open the newest available date instead of relying on an old PDF from a search engine.
What is the latest Valley County Montana jail roster verified by this guide?
During the August 8, 2026 audit, the official 2026 archive was linked through July. The latest verified PDF was July 31, 2026, a five-page roster showing 18 total records. Always check the county page again because a newer report may appear later.
Why might there be no Valley County jail roster for today?
Valley County says roster generation is a low-priority Dispatch task and some days a roster may not be available. A missing daily PDF does not mean the jail has no inmates.
Why can someone disappear from the Valley County jail roster?
The county says the report contains people categorized as current inmates when it is generated. Someone who bonded out or was released before report generation may be absent, and transfer to another agency is also possible.
What does Held For mean on the Valley County jail roster?
Held For identifies the agency associated with the detention entry. Current roster PDFs can show Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Montana Department of Corrections and other county agencies.
Does the Valley County jail roster show current bail and court dates?
The current PDF format is centered on Name, Held For and Charges and is not a complete bail or court docket. Verify current bond, hearings, warrants and release conditions with the responsible court and Sheriff’s Office.
What are Valley County Detention Facility visiting hours?
The county lists Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visits are limited to 15 minutes, one visit per day and no more than two visits per week.
Where do I send mail to a Valley County Montana inmate?
The county lists inmate mail as the inmate’s name, Valley County Jail, 501 Court Square #10, Glasgow, MT 59230. Confirm unusual items or money with the detention facility before mailing.
How do Valley County inmate phone calls work?
The county says inmates use dayroom payphones operated with phone cards. Phone cards are listed at 10 dollars each and can be purchased through commissary by the inmate or through the Detention Center by family. Ordinary incoming messages are not delivered unless there is a legitimate emergency.
Final Valley County Verification Checklist
- You confirmed Valley County, Montana—not Idaho or Nebraska.
- You opened the main official Jail Roster page.
- You chose the newest available month and date.
- You checked the PDF’s Printed on date.
- You searched the legal surname and checked the full entry.
- You compared Held For and Charges.
- You treated the roster as a snapshot, not a continuous live database.
- You did not interpret a missing daily PDF as an empty jail.
- You did not interpret a missing person as confirmed release.
- You checked warrants separately from custody.
- You identified the correct Justice or District Court.
- You verified every bond and hold before sending money.
- You confirmed actual release before arranging transportation.
- You called before travelling for a visit.
- You used the current mail address and confirmed unusual contents.
- You confirmed the Detention Center’s phone-card purchase process before paying.
- You used Montana DOC, VINE or the federal locator when county custody no longer fit.
- You did not treat a charge, warrant or booking photo as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Valley County Detention Facility, Montana courts, Montana DOC, VINE or the federal inmate locator. Live official information controls whenever details change.