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Prairie County Jail, Montana: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Prairie County Jail is a small detention facility located in Terry, Montana. It serves Prairie County and provides short-term holding for inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 217 West Park Street, Terry, MT 59349
Phone: (406) 635-5738
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Prairie County Jail, contact the facility directly at (406) 635-5738 during regular business hours. Due to the small size of the facility, online inmate search may not be available.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail administration. Online payment systems may not be available for this small facility.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are generally allowed to make phone calls. For specific information on phone privileges and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the small size of the facility, services and programs may be limited. Contact the jail administration for information on available services such as medical care, religious services, or educational programs.

Security and Management Information

Prairie County Jail is managed by the Prairie County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management policies, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel. For information on legal visitation and inmate rights, contact the jail administration or consult with a local attorney.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information. For details on the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail or the Prairie County Sheriff's Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Contact the jail directly for a list of permitted items during visitation. Generally, personal belongings are limited for security reasons.

How do I post bail for an inmate?

For information on posting bail, contact the Prairie County Sheriff's Office or the jail administration. They will provide instructions on accepted payment methods and procedures.

Are work release programs available?

Due to the small size of the facility, work release programs may be limited. Contact the jail administration for information on any available programs.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Prairie County Jail. If you are have completed a Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

217 West Park Street PO Box 126, Terry, MT, 59349-0126

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 406-635-5738 .

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 Prairie 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.
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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