What You Can and Can't Bring — Visitor Checklist for Montana State Prison Visits

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• ✓ Leave handbags and backpacks in a secured (locked) vehicle - they aren’t allowed in the facility.
• ✓ Leave prescription and non-prescription medication in a secured (locked) vehicle unless you have an exemption from the Warden.
• ✓ Do not use or possess tobacco anywhere on Montana Department of Corrections property.
• ✓ Lock and secure your vehicle while you’re inside visiting.
• ✓ Keep physical contact to a brief (about five seconds) closed-mouth kiss and an appropriate embrace at the beginning and end of the visit only.
• ✓ Handholding is allowed as long as it’s in full view of visiting officers/staff.

Travel light. Montana State Prison doesn't allow handbags, backpacks, or any medications inside - prescription or otherwise. Leave everything locked in your car before heading to check-in.

All Montana DOC property is tobacco-free - you can't use or even possess tobacco while on the grounds. Your vehicle must be locked during your visit. Handle both before walking toward the entrance so you don't have to double back.

Montana State Prison allows limited contact. You can share a brief closed-mouth kiss (about five seconds) and an appropriate embrace - but only at the beginning and end of your visit. Once the visit is underway, no kissing, hugging, or embracing is permitted.

1. Stick to handholding (in full view) - handholding is allowed as long as visiting officers/staff can clearly see it.
2. Keep your seating and legs separate - visitors and inmates aren’t allowed to interlock their legs or recline their knees against the other person.

Don't assume you can bring medication through the door. All prescriptions and over-the-counter meds are supposed to stay locked in your car unless the Warden approves an exemption. Contact the facility ahead of time to ask about the process.