Send Photos & Mail at Yellowstone County Detention Center, MT

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Yellowstone County Detention Center offers remote video visits through NCIC. Each inmate has access to an in-cell tablet or kiosk and gets two free video visits per week. To visit, create an NCIC account, then schedule and connect at Videovisit.ncic.com. You can join from a smartphone, laptop, or any computer with a camera and microphone. Public kiosks are also available in the facility lobby. Need more call or visit time beyond the free visits? Add funds to the inmate's communications account at www.ncic.com or by calling 1-800-943-2189. Video services are monitored and billed, so check balances and vendor rules before booking extra time.

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Quick Facts

  • Each inmate has access to a tablet or kiosk and receives two free remote video visits per week.
  • Visitors must have an NCIC account to schedule and conduct video visits at this facility.
  • Schedule electronic visits at Videovisit.ncic.com (NCIC).
  • Friends and family may visit via smartphone, laptop, or computer with camera/microphone, and kiosks are available in the facility lobby.
  • Add funds to an inmate’s communications account at www.ncic.com or by calling 1-800-943-2189.

Send Photos & Mail Guides

How to Mail a Letter to Someone at Yellowstone County Detention Facility (what to send, where, and what happens next)

Mail at Yellowstone County Detention Facility runs on two separate tracks. Getting this right determines whether your letter reaches the person you're writing to—or goes nowhere. Personal mail isn't accepted directly at the jail. Instead, a third-party vendor scans it and delivers it to the inmate electronically. Legal mail works differently: send it directly to the facility's street address, not the scanning address. This setup exists because of contraband concerns. Think of "personal letters" and "legal mail" as two completely different processes with different addresses and rules. Send personal mail to the jail? It won't follow the right system. Send legal mail through the scanning address? It won't be treated as legal mail.

Common Questions

How do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Yellowstone County Detention Center?

Create an NCIC account first, since it is required to schedule and conduct video visits. Then schedule your electronic visit at Videovisit.ncic.com.

How many free video visits does an inmate get each week?

Each inmate receives two free remote video visits per week.

How do I add money to an inmate's communications account?

Add funds at www.ncic.com or by calling 1-800-943-2189. This covers additional call or visit time beyond what is free.

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