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Petroleum County Jail, Montana: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Petroleum County Jail is a small detention facility located in Winnett, Montana. It serves Petroleum County, which is one of the least populous counties in the United States.

Contact Information

Address: 302 E Main St, Winnett, MT 59087
Phone: (406) 429-6551
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Petroleum County Jail, contact the jail directly using the phone number provided above. Due to the small size of the facility, they do not offer an online inmate search system.

Visitation Information

For visitation hours and policies, please contact the jail directly. Visitation procedures may vary depending on the current inmate population and staff availability.

How to Send Money

Contact the jail directly for information on how to send money to inmates. Due to the small size of the facility, they may not have online payment systems available.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on communication methods available to inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs is not readily available. Contact the jail directly to inquire about any educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs that may be offered.

History of the Facility

Detailed information about the history of Petroleum County Jail is not readily available. The jail serves Petroleum County, which was founded in 1925 and is named after its early oil industry.

Security and Management Information

Specific details about security measures and management practices are not publicly available. The jail is operated by the Petroleum County Sheriff's Office.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights as determined by state and federal laws. For specific information about these rights at Petroleum County Jail, contact the facility directly or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

Information about the booking and release process is not readily available. Contact the jail directly for details about these procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Petroleum County Jail?

The exact capacity of Petroleum County Jail is not publicly available. Given the small population of Petroleum County, it is likely a small facility. Contact the jail directly for more specific information.

Are there any nearby larger facilities that sometimes house Petroleum County inmates?

Information about cooperation with other facilities is not readily available. Contact the Petroleum County Sheriff's Office for details about potential arrangements with nearby counties for inmate housing.

What should I bring when visiting an inmate at Petroleum County Jail?

Visitor policies, including what items are allowed during visits, are not publicly available. Contact the jail directly before your visit to get the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and allowed items.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Petroleum County Jail. If you are have completed a Petroleum County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Petroleum County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Petroleum County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

201 East Main Street, Winnett, MT, 59087

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 406-429-6551 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Petroleum County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Petroleum County Jail Inmate Searcher

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Petroleum County Jail driving directions

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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

Prisons and Jails in Montana