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The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency responsible for keeping the peace, upholding the state laws within the county, the operation of the jail, emergency dispatch, search and rescue, and civil process. We are also responsible for supporting the courts with security and prisoner transports. We participate in and provide support for the Beaverhead County Tactical Team and the Southwest Montana Drug Task Force. The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to maintain and improve the quality of life within the community by working with all people to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.
Beaverhead County Detention Center Policy on Scheduled Sentences
February 15, 2024
Effective Immediately
Beaverhead County Detention Center policy on scheduled sentences
From this point forward, any scheduled sentences made by the defendant cannot be cancelled or rescheduled unless a 72 hour notice before the scheduled time is provided. Any no show or cancellation made within 72 hours of scheduled time will be charged a fee of $85.00 per day that is missed. It is understood that emergency situations will arise. Any family, medical or other emergency that requires a cancellation within 72 hours will be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis. Proof of emergency, such as a doctor’s note, should be provided to detention staff upon the next scheduled day.
Fingerprinting
The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office provides fingerprinting services, by appointment, to the public. Fingerprints are taken on Saturdays from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM by appointment ONLY. The cost is $20 for 3 cards. Please call (406) 683-3700 for appointments.
Concealed Weapon Permit
To obtain a concealed weapon permit (CWP) in Beaverhead County you must fill out an application, submit proof of a firearms safety class, and be fingerprinted for the purpose of a background check. The application is available below; please wait to sign the application until you are at the Sheriff’s Office so that your signature can be witnessed.
The cost of a CWP is as follows:
- New permit – $55.00
- Renewal – $25.00
Fingerprinting for CWPs is on Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM by appointment only. Please call (406) 683-3700 to make an appointment.
Detention Center
The Beaverhead County Detention Center is responsible for the care and custody of individuals accused of a crime, convicted individuals awaiting sentencing, sentenced inmates awaiting transport, and prisoners sentenced to the County Detention Center. The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to maintain and improve the quality of life within the community by working with all people to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.
Detention Phone: (406) 683-3700 Ext. 3718
Visitation Hours:
Wednesdays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fridays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
*Visitation can be canceled at any time without any notice
Visitation Policy
Civil Service Fees
Please send any civil paperwork to the following address:
Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Kari Towery
2 So Pacific #16
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-3700
CIVIL SERVICE FEES
A flat rate charge of $75 is required for the service of each original paper being served. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. The Sheriff’s Office will not serve any papers unless accompanied by the paid fee in cash, check, or money order. We do not accept out-of-state personal checks.
- Example: A civil paper to be served upon one person = $75
- Example: A civil paper to be served upon two individuals (even if they live at the same address) = $150
- Example: A civil paper to be served upon one person as an individual and that same person as an agent for a certain business is considered two separate services. = $150.00
*There is no charge for an Order of Protection to be served.*
Please include a Praecipe (or letter of instruction) containing all information needed to complete service on the individual; along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of service.
Siren Sounds
Please listen to the three audio files below. Understanding the difference between the two sounds is crucial in an emergency
The “Noon Siren” is our daily test of the siren. It will sound every day at noon from the sirens located at Search and Rescue and the Dillon Fire Hall. This siren will not sound at UMW.
The “Dillon Fire Dispatched” Siren is sounded when the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department is dispatched for either a fire call or a vehicle accident. Please watch out for emergency vehicles during the time immediately following this siren and remember to MOVE OVER.
The “Disaster/Emergency Tone” will sound in the event of a major emergency in the Dillon area. This could include events such as the failure of the Clark Canyon Dam, a major earthquake or a tornado. Please sign up for emergency text message alerts by texting your ZIPCODE to 888777, you will be notified of what is happening and what you need to do via this system.
| Name/Title | Position | Phone | |
| David Wendt | Sheriff | 406-683-3700 | |
| Ceth Haggard | Undersheriff | 406-683-3700 | |
| Kari Towery | Administrative Assistant | 406-683-3700 | |
| Dale Stewart | Chaplain | 406-683-3700 | |
| Kenneth Peterson | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Austin Cross | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Luke Reyes | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Daniel Fields | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Quinton Wheatley | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Cade Dairy | Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Kiley Smith | Reserve Deputy | ||
| Gayle Rawson | Reserve Deputy | ||
| Jim Leeper | Special Deputy | ||
| Ian Ternes | Jail Commander/Deputy | 406-683-3700 | |
| Hagan Hurst | Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | |
| Geoffrey Ripp | Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | |
| Derek Stevenson | Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | |
| Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | ||
| Magen Stevenson | Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | |
| Jared Weaver | Detention Officer | 406-683-3700 | |
| Christina Cooley | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 | |
| Brian Judge | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 | |
| Jordan LeCompte | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 | |
| Tabitha Sexton | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 | |
| Yvonne Phillips | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 | |
| Jack Wigens | Dispatch | 406-683-3700 |
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OFFICE HOURS
MON – FRI: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Address
2 South Pacific Street, Suite 16
Dillon, MT 59725