Send Money at Montana State Prison, Deer Lodge, MT

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Sending money to someone at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge? Plan on using mail. The facility accepts only cashier's checks or U.S. Postal Service money orders—personal checks aren't accepted and will be returned. On the payment, include the inmate's full name and DOC number, plus your full name and address as sender. The funds must be received within 20 days of purchase, and the envelope has to be postmarked from the immediate area of your listed residence. Once processed, the money posts to the inmate's account, and mandatory fees are typically deducted first.

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Quick Facts

  • Montana State Prison accepts only cashier’s checks or U.S. Postal Service money orders for mailed funds; personal checks are returned to the sender.
  • Mailed cashier’s checks or money orders must include the inmate’s full name and DOC number and the sender’s full name and address.
  • Funds mailed to the facility must be received within 20 days of purchase.
  • The envelope containing mailed funds must be postmarked from the immediate area of the approved sender’s listed residence.

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How to Send Money to an Inmate at Montana State Prison (Online vs Mail)

Need to add money to someone's trust account at Montana State Prison? You've got two options: deposit online through the OKTA-based Inmate Trust Account Deposit service, or mail a cashier's check or U.S. Postal Service money order. Getting the names and numbers exactly right is what keeps your deposit from getting delayed or bounced back.

Common Questions

What forms of payment can I mail to an inmate at Montana State Prison?

Montana State Prison accepts mailed funds only as cashier’s checks or U.S. Postal Service money orders. Personal checks aren’t accepted and will be returned to the sender.

What information must I include when mailing money to an inmate?

Include the inmate’s full name and DOC number, along with your full name and address as the sender. Make sure the funds are received within 20 days of purchase.

Does the mailed envelope need to be postmarked from a specific location?

Yes. The envelope must be postmarked from the immediate area of the approved sender’s listed residence.

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How to Set Up Video Visits at Montana State Prison (and What to Do When They're Unavailable)

Video visits at Montana State Prison run through the tablet issued to your loved one. The same tablet handles messaging, phone calls, and video visitation—but to start a live video visit, the inmate needs to connect their tablet to a docking station in their unit. One thing to know upfront: online scheduling for video visits is no longer available. You won't be picking a time slot from the outside. Each inmate does get one free 10-minute video visit every week, which helps when you're planning around budgets and timing.

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