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Yellowstone County Detention Facility, MT Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: March 7, 2024
406-256-6881
3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT, 59101

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The Yellowstone County Detention Facility is on 54 acres of land in Yellowstone County, and is currently the 28th largest jail in the nation. It is the only jail in Yellowstone County and serves all law enforcement agencies. The jail houses an average daily of 174 inmates.

Yellowstone County Detention Facility is nationally accredited by Detention and Inmate Healthcare professional associations.

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Yellowstone County Detention Facility Prison Information

Jail Name Yellowstone County Detention Facility
Jail Type County Jail
Location 3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT, 59101
Contact Numbers 406-256-6881
City Billings
Postal Code 59101
State Montana
County Yellowstone County
Jail Webpage website

Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff Mike Linder
Address 219 North 26th Street, Billings, Montana, 59101
Phone 406-256-2929

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Inmate Search

“Who’s In Jail” will give you the arrests and jail records of current inmates. Just search the inmate’s first and last name.

Sending a Mail

You may send packages and mail to any inmate in Yellowstone County Detention Facility.

All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. All magazines, newspapers, and books must come directly from the publisher.

Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes, or stamps are not allowed in the jail.

All mail should be addressed as follows or it will be returned:

Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment
Yellowstone County Detention Facility
3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT, 59101

Inmates are allowed to have a maximum of ten 4 x 6 photographs in their housing area. All incoming letters that contains more than ten photos will be returned to the sender.

Sending Money

The Yellowstone County Detention Facility accepts money orders for inmates. The money order must contain the inmate’s full name, docket number, and housing assignment.

You can securely send money to, or order commissary for an inmate at a lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee. Visa, MasterCard, and cash (Kiosk only) are accepted. Kiosks are located in the main lobby of the Jail (24/7) and at the video visitation center during visitation hours only.

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls; however, they are allowed to make collect calls.

Visiting Rules

All visits will be 40 minutes long. To schedule an appointment by phone or for help using the online appointment, call 406-256-6881 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Video Visitation Center

The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 3165 King Avenue East, Billings, MT, 59101 in the Yellowstone County Detention Facility Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day.

Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.

Three persons may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time are allowed.

Minors are not permitted without an adult.

All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
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Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Yellowstone County Prison Statistics

Yellowstone County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 14
Jail Population Held for State Jail 13
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 34
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 61
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 5

Yellowstone County Jail Admissions By Race

White Jail Population 250
Native Jail Population 94
Black Jail Population 23
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 35

Yellowstone County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 68
Male Jail Population 336
Total Jail Population 394
Total Jail Admissions 6,922

Yellowstone County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 213
Female Pretrial Jail Population 43
Pretrial Jail Population 358