Flathead County Jail & Detention Center

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Services Information

Phone: 406-758-5585

Physical Address:
800 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Flathead County Jail & Detention Center
800 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901

How Do You Find Someone in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center, 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 406-758-5585 for the information you are looking for.

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Search

Flathead County maintains an average of 140 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Flathead County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,800 offenders.

The following charts of Flathead County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/9/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Flathead County, the state of Montana, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Flathead County and Montana state prisons, click the button below.
Flathead County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Flathead County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 78 72.90%
Black 5 4.67%
Hispanic or Latino 7 6.54%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 5 4.67%
Asian 4 3.74%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 4 3.74%
Other 4 3.74%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 37 34.58%
Felony (2rd Degree) 17 15.89%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 3 2.80%
Felony (Uncategorized) 26 24.30%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 24 22.43%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 95 88.79%
Female 12 11.21%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.93%
18-20 5 4.67%
21-24 10 9.35%
25-30 23 21.50%
31-35 21 19.63%
36-40 19 17.76%
41-45 11 10.28%
46-50 6 5.61%
51-55 5 4.67%
56-60 4 3.74%
61-65 1 0.93%
66-75 1 0.93%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center
The Flathead County Detention Center is a local jail facility located in Kalispell, Montana. It is run by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department and licensed by the Montana Department of Corrections. The facility was built in 1963 and opened in October of 1987. It has a capacity of 63 beds and is considered a medium-security jail. The facility houses both male and female adult inmates. The jail receives an average of 260 bookings per month, which amounts to around 2623 to 4233 bookings yearly. The Flathead County Detention Center is located in Kalispell, Montana. Here are some ways to contact the detention center: Phone: 406-758-5585. To leave a message for an inmate, call 406-758-5617, option #4. The address of the detention center is 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. The Flathead County Jail & Detention Center in Montana has different visitation hours that vary from source to source. Here are the available visitation hours from the search results: You can schedule a time for a visit from your home any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Visits must be scheduled in advance, anytime between 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Visiting hours are Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Visitors may begin signing in for visitation at 11:45 AM. Sunday visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with a one-hour break for lunch between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Visitor sign-in begins at 8:45 AM. The maximum number of visitors allowed is four persons per visit. Flathead County Detention Center is a 63-bed facility located in Kalispell, Montana, which houses pre-preliminary prisoners. The facility is medium-security and provides reintegration programming to male convicted criminals. As of 2023, there is an inmate roster available on the web that contains each inmate’s full name, date of birth, address, race, IDN#, case #, document type, booking date, charges, court date, court event, division, and court role. The inmate visitation schedule changes frequently, but in general, a visit can be scheduled from home any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. It is important to note that the schedule can change without much advance notice, and visits at the jail may be more limited. The Flathead County Jail & Detention Center is a local jail facility that services Flathead County, Montana. It is located in Kalispell and has been operational since 1981. The facility holds adult inmates and has facilities for male and female inmates. Here are some details about the jail: Capacity: The jail has a capacity of 63 beds. Bookings: The facility receives approximately 4233 bookings yearly. Inmate search: Inmate information can be found through the jail's search page on their official website. If the information is not found on the website, you can call the Flathead County Detention Center at 406-758-5585 or send a fax to 406-758-5585. Visitation: Inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home-based video visitation service. Call 406-758-5585 for inmate communication updates as schedules can change without much advance notice.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Flathead County Jail & Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Flathead County Jail & Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Flathead County Jail & Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center?

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Flathead County Jail & Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Flathead County Jail & Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Flathead County Jail & Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Flathead County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Montana, then select Flathead County Jail & 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 Jail & Detention Center.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Flathead County Jail & 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Flathead County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Montana, then select Flathead County Jail & 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 Jail & Detention Center.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Flathead County Jail & Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Flathead County inmate, do the following:

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Flathead County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Flathead County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Flathead County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Flathead County Jail & Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Flathead County Jail & Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Flathead County Jail & Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Flathead County Jail & Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Flathead County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Flathead County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Flathead County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Flathead County?

Flathead Lewis and Clark Powell Lake Missoula Sanders Lincoln Glacier Pondera Teton
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Flathead County, the state of Montana and the United States?

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Flathead County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/9/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 78 72.90%
Black 5 4.67%
Hispanic or Latino 7 6.54%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 5 4.67%
Asian 4 3.74%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 4 3.74%
Other 4 3.74%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/9/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 37 34.58%
Felony (2rd Degree) 17 15.89%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 3 2.80%
Felony (Uncategorized) 26 24.30%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 24 22.43%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Sex - 6/9/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 95 88.79%
Female 12 11.21%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Flathead County Inmate Age - 6/9/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.93%
18-20 5 4.67%
21-24 10 9.35%
25-30 23 21.50%
31-35 21 19.63%
36-40 19 17.76%
41-45 11 10.28%
46-50 6 5.61%
51-55 5 4.67%
56-60 4 3.74%
61-65 1 0.93%
66-75 1 0.93%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 107 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department, Montana Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Flathead County Jail & Detention Center" is also known as Flathead County Jail & Detention Ctr, Flathead County Jail & Detention Ctr, Montana, Flathead.