Who to Call About a Youth or Case at Missoula Juvenile Detention and Youth Court

For immediate questions - whether a youth is in custody, their general welfare, or day-to-day detention status - call the Missoula Juvenile Detention Center directly at (406) 258-4054. Someone answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Have questions about a Youth Court case? Start with the Youth Court Office. They can tell you who's assigned to the case, help with paperwork, or point you in the right direction. The office is at 311 Woody Street, and the main number is (406) 258-4735.

The Youth Court office is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. They're closed on weekends and holidays, so plan accordingly if you need to reach a specific person.

Questions about probation supervision? The Chief Juvenile Probation Officer is Christine Kowalski. Your best bet is still calling the Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735 - they'll route you to the right probation contact.

If you're a victim in a juvenile case and restitution has been ordered, call the Missoula Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735. Ask for the Restitution Officer handling the case - staff can pull up the current restitution information on file.

If your youth has been referred to the Juvenile Public Defender's Office, contact the Region 2 Office of the Public Defender (Missoula) at 610 N. Woody, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: 523-5140. Fax: 523-5141.

For County Attorney-related questions, you may find more than one number listed. The Missoula County Attorney's Office can be reached at (406) 721-5700. If you're calling specifically for victim information about a juvenile case, try (406) 728-2400 - support staff there can connect you with the Crime Victim Witness Coordinator.

Questions about court-ordered community service? Contact Carly Kleinert, Director of the Missoula County Community Service Program. Phone: (406) 830-5805. Email: communityservice@missoulacounty.us. Nonprofit agencies looking for a volunteer workforce can reach out here too.

Not sure where your question fits? Call the Missoula Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735 and ask to be directed. They're open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed weekends and holidays).