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Guide for Family and Friends of Inmates at Montana Women's Prison

This guide provides essential information for families and friends of inmates at the Montana Women's Prison, covering various aspects such as contact details, inmate location, visitation, financial support, communication, and key programs available at the facility.

Overview of Montana Women's Prison

The Montana Women's Prison is a facility dedicated to housing female inmates and offers various rehabilitation and educational programs aimed at facilitating successful reintegration into society. It is located in Billings, Montana, and operates under the Montana Department of Corrections.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Montana Women's Prison, visit the Montana Department of Corrections website and use their inmate locator tool. You will need the inmate's DOC ID number or full name and date of birth.

Visitation Information

Visitation is a crucial component for maintaining family and community ties, aiding in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. Before visiting, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

  • Visitation Hours: Vary by facility needs and security status. Please check the official website or contact the facility directly.
  • Pre-registration: Visitors may need to pre-register; details are available on the website or by contacting the facility.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Inmates at Montana Women's Prison may receive funds for commissary and other expenses. Here is how you can send money:

  • Online: Use services like JPay or Western Union.
  • Mail: Check the facility's guidelines for sending money orders.

Communication Options

  • Phone Calls: Inmates can make outgoing calls during approved hours. Incoming calls are not allowed, but urgent messages can be passed through the staff.
  • Video Visits: Video visitation may be available. Check the facility’s website for software requirements and scheduling information.

Inmate Services and Programs

Montana Women's Prison offers various programs focused on education, vocational training, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. These programs are designed to help inmates develop skills for a successful future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the visiting hours at Montana Women's Prison?

Visiting hours vary. Please consult the facility’s website or contact them directly to get the most current information.

Q: How can I send money to an inmate at Montana Women's Prison?

You can send money online through services like JPay, or by mailing a money order according to the facility’s guidelines. Check the Montana Women's Prison website for detailed instructions.

Notable Incidents

No recent news stories are available at the time of writing. For the latest news, visit local news websites or check the Montana Department of Corrections' official updates.

This guide is intended to assist family members and friends of inmates at Montana Women's Prison in navigating the facility's policies and resources.

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

1.5

Inmate Food Quality

5

Inmate Privacy

2

Visitation Rights

5.5

Treatment of Visitors

5.5

Commissary Items and Prices

6.5

Phone Availability

5.5

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

2

Cleanliness of Facility

6.5

How Inmates Treat Each Other

4.5

How Officers Treat Inmates

1

Educational Program Quality

4

Recreational Program Choices

4

Warden

1.5

Library Quality

2

Mental Health Programs

3

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2

Reviews

F

Family Member

Guards being inappropriate and relationships both sexual and mental with inmates. Visiting was good to see family when your sitting on your time. Sometimes the milk was spoiled but food was usually good. Warden Hansen was never really around even when you kitted her. And phones were down alot but alot of being locked down. Not many classes to take till you get approved for parole.

F

Family Member

This place gives inmates faulse drug charges. Inmates are locked down about 75% of the time. If anyone does anything wrong anywhere in the prison everyone is locked down. Or if a guard calls off sick they are locked down. If a guard just don't feel like babysitting they are locked down. I've payed for 2 video visits this week and never got to visit. Isn't that theft? I payed for a visits and I didn't get them. Is it ok to steal from someone that isn't in prison? I guess it is? The people in prison are people too. They already got a shitty situation but guards think they are there to make it worse.

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If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

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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