Ravalli County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Ravalli County 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 406-375-4080 for the information you are looking for.

Ravalli County Detention Center 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 Ravalli County Detention Center, 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 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

The Ravalli County Detention Center maintains an average of 88 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ravalli County Detention Center 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 Ravalli County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,760 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Ravalli County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Ravalli County Detention Center in Hamilton, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 406-375-4080 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 406-375-4080 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Ravalli County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Ravalli County, Montana, visit the Ravalli County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ravalli County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Ravalli County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

205 Bedford Street
Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-375-4080

• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 406-375-4080 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 406-375-4080 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Ravalli County Detention Center VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

205 Bedford Street
Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-375-4080

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ravalli County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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 Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Ravalli County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company 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. Call the Ravalli County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ravalli County Detention Center
205 Bedford Street, Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Ravalli County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Ravalli County Detention Center follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Ravalli County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Montana, then choose Ravalli County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Ravalli County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Ravalli County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Ravalli County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ravalli County Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Ravalli County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Ravalli County follow these instructions:

Ravalli County Detention Center 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:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Montana.
• Choose Ravalli County Detention Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

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 Ravalli County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

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 Ravalli 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 Ravalli County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

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

Ravalli County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Ravalli County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ravalli County Detention Center 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#
Ravalli County Detention Center
205 Bedford Street, Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ravalli County Detention Center
205 Bedford Street, Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840

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
Ask the Ravalli County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Ravalli County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Ravalli County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ravalli County Detention Center
205 Bedford Street, Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840

Ravalli County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ravalli County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Ravalli County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Ravalli County Detention Center
205 Bedford Street, Suite I
Hamilton, MT 59840

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Ravalli County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ravalli County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-375-4080 for further assistance.

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