The Cascade County jail roster is a publicly available resource that lists individuals currently held at the Cascade County Detention Center in Montana. CascadeCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates, including booking details and charges. You can also access jail roster information through the official Cascade County inmate roster page, by calling the detention center, or by visiting in person. The roster allows the public to verify whether someone is in custody, review current charges, and confirm booking information. Maintained by the Cascade County Sheriff's Office, the roster is published online and updated regularly to reflect current custody status at the detention facility in Great Falls.
Search Current Inmates in Cascade County Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held at the Cascade County Detention Center:
Online Search
- Visit CascadeCourt.us to search for publicly available court and inmate information associated with Cascade County.
- Go to the Cascade County Inmate Roster on the county's official website. The roster displays a browsable list of individuals currently in custody at the detention center.
- If the roster page does not include a built-in search field, use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F on a PC or Cmd+F on a Mac) to search the page by name.
What You Need to Search
- The inmate's full legal name (first and last name)
- A booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not included on the public roster.
By Phone
Call the Cascade County Detention Center directly to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Staff can confirm custody status over the phone during regular business hours.
In Person
You can visit the detention center and inquire at the front desk or public information window.
For records and search requests through the county, you can also reach the Cascade County Records division at 406-454-6869.
Find Cascade County Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Cascade County Detention Center. This happens after an arrest or when someone is remanded into custody by a court order. During booking, jail staff collect identifying information and generate a formal record of the intake.
Information Typically Included in a Booking Record
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of intake
- Arresting agency (e.g., Great Falls Police Department, Cascade County Sheriff's Office, Montana Highway Patrol)
- Bond amount, if applicable
The online inmate roster displays current booking information for people in custody. If you need booking records for someone who has already been released, contact the detention center by phone or submit a records request through the Cascade County Copies and Search Request page.
For criminal case records tied to district court proceedings, the Cascade County Clerk of District Court maintains official court files. You can also search for case information through the Montana Public Access Portal. If the individual was convicted of a felony and transferred to state custody, the Montana Department of Corrections Offender Search tool may have additional records.
Search the Cascade County Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Cascade County inmate roster supports two primary ways to locate someone:
Search by Last Name
- Open the inmate roster page.
- Scan the list alphabetically, or use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to type in the last name.
- If you know the first name, include it to narrow results — especially for common surnames.
Search by Booking Number
If you already have a booking number (from a court document, attorney, or prior search), use the browser find function to locate that number directly on the roster page.
Tips for Better Results
- Use the inmate's full legal name, not a nickname or alias.
- Double-check spelling — a single wrong letter can cause a miss.
- If a hyphenated last name doesn't return results, try searching each part separately.
- If the roster uses a scrollable or paginated list, make sure to check all pages.
What to Do If the Search Returns No Results
- The person may have already been released or transferred.
- There may be a delay between booking and the name appearing on the roster.
- The name may be spelled differently in official records than expected.
- Call the detention center at 406-454-6820 to verify custody status directly.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Cascade County
The Cascade County Detention Center updates its online roster regularly, but it is not always instantaneous. There can be a delay between when someone is booked into the facility and when their name appears on the public-facing list. This lag is typically short — often a matter of hours — but can vary depending on staffing and intake volume.
Key Limitations to Keep in Mind
- Current custody only: The roster reflects who is in the detention center right now. It is not a historical archive. Once an inmate is released, transferred, or bonded out, their name is generally removed.
- Data entry delays: New bookings may not appear immediately. If you're searching for someone recently arrested, wait a few hours and check again, or call the jail directly.
- No juvenile records: Minors are excluded from the public roster in compliance with state law.
- Charges may change: The charges listed at the time of booking are initial charges. They can be amended, dropped, or upgraded as the case moves through the court system.
- Released inmates: If you need records for someone no longer in custody, you will need to contact the detention center or the Clerk of District Court for court-side records.
For statewide criminal history checks beyond what the jail roster provides, the Montana Department of Justice background check service is available to authorized requesters. The jail roster is a transparency tool — useful for confirming current custody — but it does not replace a formal records search or background check.