Penmate Inmate Support Guides

Who to Call About a Youth at Missoula Juvenile Detention: Phone Numbers and When to Use Them

The right phone number depends on what you need. For immediate detention questions (any time, day or night), there's a 24/7 line. For Youth Court updates during business hours, that's a separate call. Here are the contacts families and victims use most in Missoula.

• 2 min read Verified from official sources

For immediate questions about a youth at the Missoula Juvenile Detention Center, call (406) 258-4054. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's the best starting point when you need quick answers about status, location, or anything time-sensitive.

For non-urgent Youth Court questions, call the Missoula Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735. The office is at 311 Woody Street if you need to match the address to the phone number before calling.

Youth Court is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. If you call outside those hours and need an immediate detention answer, use the detention center's 24/7 line instead.

If you're referred to the Juvenile Public Defender's Office, the Region 2 Office of the Public Defender in Missoula is at 610 N. Woody, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: 523-5140. Fax: 523-5141.

Note: Two different phone numbers appear for the Missoula County Attorney's Office: (406) 721-5700 and (406) 728-2400. Call to confirm which is current before relying on either.

If you're a victim looking for information about a juvenile case, contact the Missoula County Attorney's Office at (406) 728-2400. Ask for the Crime Victim Witness Coordinator. Have your name and the juvenile's name ready so staff can connect you with the right person.

  1. Call the Missoula Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735.
  2. Ask for the Restitution Officer handling the case and request the current restitution status information they have on file.
  3. Have basic case details ready such as your name and the juvenile’s name so staff can find the correct file.

Verify-before-you-travel

  • ✓ If you need an immediate detention answer at any time, call the Missoula Juvenile Detention Center at (406) 258-4054 (answered 24/7).
  • ✓ For Youth Court matters, call the Missoula Youth Court Office at (406) 258-4735 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
  • ✓ If you are trying to reach the Missoula County Attorney’s Office, verify the correct current number before you travel or depend on it. Two numbers are listed: (406) 721-5700 and (406) 728-2400.

Find an Inmate at Missoula Detention Facility, MT

Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.

Exact spelling helps find results faster

Free to search · Used by families nationwide
Woman using phone to connect with loved one

More from Missoula Detention Facility, MT

How School Works Inside Missoula County Juvenile Detention

Worried your child will fall behind while detained? Here's the good news: school starts right away, and the work can transfer back to their regular program after release.

Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Missoula Detention Facility, MT (MT)

Trying to reach someone at Missoula's juvenile detention center? Start with the facility phone line, and know that the first 24 hours after intake have limited contact options.

Sending Money

How to Send Money to Missoula Detention Facility, MT (MT)

Want to add funds for someone at Missoula Detention Facility? The confirmed use is commissary purchases. Since specific payment methods aren't listed here, you'll need to verify the exact process with the detention center before sending anything.