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Welcome to the Columbus Jail Information Guide

This guide provides essential information for family and friends of inmates at the Columbus Jail, located in Columbus, Montana.

Overview of Columbus Jail

Columbus Jail is a local detention facility used to confine individuals who have been arrested by local law enforcement agencies within Columbus and the surrounding areas in Montana. It operates to ensure the safety and security of both inmates and the community.

Contact Information

  • Address: 400 3rd Avenue North, Columbus, MT 59019, USA
  • Phone Number: +1 (406) 322-5326
  • Website: Not available
  • Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Columbus Jail, you should call the jail's administration at +1 (406) 322-5326. Provide the full name and date of birth of the inmate for identification purposes.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Columbus Jail is allowed but visitors must adhere to specific rules and schedules. Call the jail administration for updated visitation hours and policies you need to follow before your visit.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can support inmates financially by sending money. However, because there is no online payment system available, you must contact the jail directly at +1 (406) 322-5326 for instructions on how to send money to an inmate.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Columbus Jail are allowed to make outgoing phone calls through a service provider used by the facility. For details on setup and associated costs, contact the jail’s administration.

Inmate Services and Programs

While specific details on inmate services and programs at Columbus Jail are not available, typical programs might include educational and rehabilitation programs designed to support the reintegration of inmates into society. Call the facility to get more information.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have legal rights to visitation; however, these can be restricted based on security issues or other relevant factors. It's important to verify current visitation rules before attempting to visit.

Booking and Release Process

Persons are booked at the Columbus Jail following their arrest and go through a process that includes documentation, a medical screening, and setting of bail if applicable. Release processes vary, depending on judicial orders and bail payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to how much money I can send an inmate in Columbus Jail?

There are typically limits to how much money you can send to an inmate. Please call the facility for specific information.

Contact your local law enforcement or Columbus Jail with further questions at +1 (406) 322-5326.

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How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Columbus Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

General Stats for Montana

Montana Total Number of Inmates

6,823

Montana Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

9,524

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

387

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

1,683

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

164

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

1,962

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

85.83

3,702

Female

14.17

611

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

43.48

60

Detained

32.61

45

Diverted

23.91

33