Valley County Detention Facility is a 30-bed facility based in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 406-228-4333.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Valley County Detention Facility at 406-228-4333 for assistance.
Phone: 406-228-4333
Physical Address:
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 406-228-4333 for the information you are looking for.
Valley County Detention Facility Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
The Valley County Detention Facility maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Valley County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Valley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 600 offenders.
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The 30-bed Valley County Detention Facility is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Valley County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 406-228-4333, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Valley County Detention Facility also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Valley County Detention Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Valley County Detention Facility:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Valley County Detention Facility at 406-228-4333.
Once an individual is booked at Valley County Detention Facility in Glasgow, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 406-228-4333 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Valley County, Montana, visit the Valley County Detention Facility Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-4333
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 406-228-4333 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility?
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-4333
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Valley County Detention Facility
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Valley County Detention Facility uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the Valley County Detention Facility address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Valley County follow these instructions:
Valley County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Valley County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Valley County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Valley County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Valley County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Valley County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Valley County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Valley County Jail
501 Court Square # 10
Glasgow, MT 59230
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Valley County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Valley County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Valley County Detention Facility follow these steps:
Valley County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Valley County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Valley County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Valley County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Valley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Valley County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Valley County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Valley County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Valley County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-228-4333 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Valley County?
This facility, known as "Valley County Detention Facility" is also known as Valley County Jail & Detention Center, Valley County Jail & Detention Center , Valley County Jail & Detention Center , Montana, Valley.
