Who to Call When Your Child Is in Missoula Juvenile Detention: Key Phone Numbers and Offices

For immediate questions - whether your child is in custody, status checks, or anything time-sensitive - call the Missoula Juvenile Detention Center at (406) 258-4054. The line is staffed 24/7, making it your best option outside normal business hours.

The Missoula Youth Court Office is at 311 Woody Street, west of the County Courthouse. For court-related questions - like who's assigned to the case or where to send paperwork - this is the office families typically need during the week.

• ✓ Phone: (406) 258-4735
• ✓ Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed weekends and holidays)

Not sure which probation contact handles your child's case? Ask for the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Christine Kowalski. She can help route you to the right person.

If your child is referred to the Juvenile Public Defender's Office, you'll work with the Region 2 Office of the Public Defender – Missoula at 610 N. Woody, Missoula, MT 59802.

• ✓ Phone: 523-5140
• ✓ Fax: 523-5141

The Missoula County Attorney's Office handles county prosecutions. Reach them at (406) 721-5700.

1. Call the Juvenile Detention Center first - Use (406) 258-4054 for immediate custody/status questions any time, day or night.
2. Ask for the operations contact when you’re stuck - If you need an operations-level point of contact, request Assistant Commander John Gottula.

1. Call the Youth Court Office during business hours - Reach them at (406) 258-4735, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays).
2. Go in person if you need to handle something at the office - The Youth Court Office is at 311 Woody Street, west of the County Courthouse.
3. Ask for the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer when appropriate - Request Christine Kowalski if you’re trying to reach probation leadership or you need help getting directed to the right probation contact.

1. Call the public defender office if you’ve been referred for representation - Region 2 Office of the Public Defender – Missoula is at 610 N. Woody, and the phone number is 523-5140.
2. Call the County Attorney’s Office for prosecutor contact - Reach the Missoula County Attorney’s Office at (406) 721-5700; the current County Attorney is Matthew Jennings.