Facility Basics: Addresses, intake, classification, and property pickup
If your loved one is in Lewis and Clark County, the detention center is at 221 Breckenridge Ave. in Helena. Book and Release hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
In Yellowstone County, most inmates are classified within 24 to 48 hours of incarceration. You can pick up released property at the Booking Window (expect delays on busy days). Staff do not pass messages to inmates unless it's a verifiable emergency, such as a death in the family or emergency surgery.
For juvenile detention questions in Missoula County, the Youth Court Office is at 311 Woody Street. The phone number is (406) 258-4735. In Montana, a detention hearing must be held before a judge within 24 hours of placement in detention (excluding weekends and holidays). If you need to bring prescribed medication to a juvenile detention center, it must be in the original prescription container with a complete label and be current so staff can verify it.
Common Questions
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Where should I send personal mail or photos for an inmate in Montana?
Many Montana facilities route personal mail to an off-site scanning address, not the jail or prison itself. Montana DOC lists a central processing address for personal mail (PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131) using the inmate’s full name and AO number. Some counties use a Texas processing address, for example Lewis and Clark County and Yellowstone County list PO Box 591 in Longview, Texas, so double-check the correct address for your loved one’s specific facility before you send anything.
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