Powell County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Powell 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 406-846-2711 for the information you are looking for.

Powell 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 Powell 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 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

The Powell County Detention Facility maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Powell 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 Powell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 240 offenders.

How do you post bail in Powell County?

If someone is taken to Powell County Detention Facility in Deer Lodge for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 406-846-2711.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 406-846-2711.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Powell County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Powell County, Montana, visit the Powell County Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Powell County Detention Facility ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

313 Fourth Street
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-2711

• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 406-846-2711 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• on-site VISITATION SCHEDULE - Sundays from 9:00AM - 3:00PM.

Powell County Detention Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility?

Video session rates for Powell County Detention Facility are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Powell County Detention Facility

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Powell County Detention Facility Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to:
313 Fourth Street
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 406-846-2711 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility?

Per-minute call rates for Powell County Detention Facility are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.

How Do Inmates in Powell County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Powell County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Powell County Detention Facility, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Powell County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Powell 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 Powell County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Powell County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Powell County Detention Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  

How Do Inmates in Powell County Detention Facility Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Powell County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Powell County Detention Facility, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Powell County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Powell County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Powell County Detention Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

• Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Powell County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-846-2711 for further assistance.

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