Flathead County Detention Center Inmate Tablet Rental

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Flathead County Detention Center

Address:
920 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone:

406-758-5617

Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center

Renting a Tablet for Flathead County Detention Center Inmates

Flathead County Detention Center is, or will soon be, providing tablets for inmates to use for phone and visitation communication, as well as sending and receiving electronic messaging. If you don't see this facility's tablet service company listed below, call the jail at 406-758-5617 for information.

The tablets are not connected directly to the internet, but instead to a server controlled by the Flathead County Detention Center.  This allows all communication between inmates and their contacts to monitored during calls and visits, as well as delays while written communication is reviewed.

Please note that while the jail may provide the tablet for free, there will be a cost for ongoing use of it for entertainment and educational purposes.

Scroll down for a complete section outlining Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding renting tablets for Flathead County Detention Center Inmates.

  • Does the Flathead County Detention Center have tablets for the inmates to use?
  • What can the inmates use the tablets for?
  • Are the jail’s tablets connected to the internet?
  • How much do the tablets cost to use?
  • Why do the inmates have access to tablets if they are being punished?
  • What are the companies that provide tablets for the Flathead County Detention Center inmates and other jails?
  • Do inmates have to pay for tablets that they break?

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    Does the Flathead County Detention Center have tablets for the inmates to use?

    You can find information about the Flathead County Detention Center’s tablet program at the top of this page. If there is no information about it, it is because they either have recently changed companies or are not yet providing this service for inmates. Call 406-758-5617 to confirm.


     

     

    What can the inmates use the tablets for?

    Inmates in jails and prisons are using tablets for all the communication services available such as video visitation, video phone calls, regular phone calls, and electronic messaging – which is like texting and email.

    Tablets are also used for entertainment, such as watching movies, television shows, listening to music and reading e-books. It is also used for education, self-help information, and legal research.


     

     

    Are the jail’s tablets connected to the internet?

    No, they are not connected to the internet. All the messages, visits and programming goes through a system controlled by the company that provides the tablets, and through the jail. They control what each inmate sees. All messages are carefully screened and not delivered if the sender or the inmate violates jail policy.


     

     

    How much do the tablets cost to use?

    For accessing visits and messages, the tablets are free to use. Each unit has many of them, all provided by the company that has contracted with the jail. Of course, the video visits and messages have a fee and those are paid for by the inmate’s family and friends who use the service.


     

     

    Why do the inmates have access to tablets if they are being punished?

    That’s the question a lot of people ask and don’t fully understand.

    The way the jail staff looks at it, is that if they can keep the inmates busy and distracted, it makes it safer for them. 

    Tablets also give them a certain power over controller an inmate’s behavior. For example, if an inmate knows that they will lose the privilege of having access to a tablet if they get into a fight or violate another rule or policy, they will be better behaved. 

    Tablets are one of the few things that make an inmate feel as though they are free, and they don’t want to lose the privilege of having access to one.


     

     

    What are the companies that provide tablets for the Flathead County Detention Center inmates and other jails?

    CIDNET
    City Tele Coin
    Gettingout
    GTL
    Homewav
    IC Solutions
    Inmate Sales
    JailATM
    J Pay
    NCIC
    Oasis
    Paytel
    Reliance
    Securus
    Smart Communications


     

     

    Do inmates have to pay for tablets that they break?

    Yes, if an inmate breaks a tablet, then they are responsible for paying for it. The money will come out of their commissary funds, so not only do they lose access to having a tablet as punishment, but they also won’t be able to purchase snacks on commissary.
     

    How to Send Money to an Inmate in Flathead County

    To send commissary money to an inmate in Flathead County Detention Center follow these steps:

    • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
    • Select Montana, then select Flathead County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
    • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

    For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Flathead County Detention Center.


     

    How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Flathead County Detention Center

    To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Flathead County do the following:

    1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

    2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
    3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
    4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

    To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Flathead County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
    NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


     

    How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Flathead County Detention Center

    To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Flathead County do the following:

    1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

    2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
    3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
    4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

    To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Flathead County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
    NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


     

    How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Flathead County Detention Center

    To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

    • Register and/or log in.
    • Select Flathead County Detention Center, then your inmate.
    • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Flathead County.
    • Schedule your visit.

    To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
    NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


     

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