Who to Call at Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office and When to Call
Trying to reach someone at the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office about a person in custody? Using the right number at the right time saves a lot of back-and-forth. Here's what you need to know.
The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office main line is 406-266-3441. It's staffed 24 hours a day. Call this number when you need help outside business hours or when your situation can't wait. Not sure which department handles your question? Start here - they'll route you to the right person.
For routine questions, call during administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is your best window for paperwork questions or anything that requires staff to look up details. If you can plan your call, aim for that Mon–Fri 8–4 timeframe.
Got a routine question? Call during administrative hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). You'll often get a clearer answer - and save yourself a trip - by confirming details over the phone before showing up. After hours or need an immediate response? Use the 24-hour line at 406-266-3441. It's also a good fallback when you're unsure who handles your issue.
Need to visit in person? The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office is at 519 Broadway St, Townsend, MT 59644. Plan around administrative hours - Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - so you don't arrive when the office side is closed.
Practical tip: The Sheriff's Office website notes that online information is provided for convenience and the Detention Center can't certify its accuracy. For anything time-sensitive, call 406-266-3441 to confirm before making plans.
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