Montague County Sheriff's Office

Welcome Welcome to the Montague County Sheriff’s Office website, a resource designed for citizens and visitors who are seeking information about this office and Montague County. The office of sheriff is a constitutionally created office with duties prescribed by the Texas legislature (Tex. The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and is elected every four years. The sheriff has countywide jurisdiction, but in practice, most sheriffs’ offices concentrate their activities outside city limits where municipal officers cannot operate. The sheriff is responsible for operating the county jails, investigating crimes, making arrests, enforcing traffic regulations on county roads and maintaining security in both the county and district courts. We patrol more than 900 square miles and are authorized to house more than 100 inmates. We also provide dispatch services for several local and State law enforcement agencies and over 14 local fire departments in the county, as well as our own agency. Dial 911 for emergencies.