Montana Women's Prison: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Montana Women's Prison (MWP) is the only women's correctional facility in the state of Montana. It is located in Billings and houses female offenders serving various sentence lengths, from short-term to life sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 701 South 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101
Phone: (406) 247-5100
Website: https://cor.mt.gov/Adult/MWP

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Montana Women's Prison, you can use the Montana Correctional Offender Network (CONWEB) online search tool available at https://app.mt.gov/conweb/. You'll need the inmate's name or ID number to perform a search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours are typically on weekends and holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for current visitation schedules and procedures, as they may change due to COVID-19 precautions.

How to Send Money

Funds can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

Online: Through Access Corrections
By Phone: Call 1-866-345-1884
By Mail: Send money orders to Inmate Trust Account, Montana Women's Prison, 701 South 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. For information on setting up an account, visit ConnectNetwork. Video visitation may be available; check with the facility for current options.

Inmate Services and Programs

MWP offers various programs including:

Education and vocational training
Substance abuse treatment
Mental health services
Religious services
Work programs

Security and Management Information

The Montana Women's Prison is a secure facility with various security levels. It is managed by the Montana Department of Corrections and adheres to state and federal correctional standards.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. They also have the right to reasonable visitation from family and friends, subject to prison regulations.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process including fingerprinting, photographs, and medical screening. Release procedures vary depending on the type of release (e.g., parole, sentence completion) and may involve pre-release programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I send to an inmate?

Approved items may include letters, photos, and money orders. All items are subject to inspection. Contact the facility for a current list of approved items.

How can I apply to visit an inmate?

To visit an inmate, you must be on their approved visitation list. Contact the prison to obtain a visitor application form, complete it, and submit it for approval.

What healthcare services are available to inmates?

The Montana Women's Prison provides basic medical, dental, and mental health services to inmates. Emergency medical care is available when necessary.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Montana Women's Prison. If you are have completed a Montana Women's Prison 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 Montana Women's Prison 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 Montana Women's Prison. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

701 South 27th Street, Billings, MT, 59101

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 406-247-5100 .

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 Montana Women's Prison, 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.

Montana Women's Prison Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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