The Flathead County Detention Center is a 154 bed jail in the city of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 406-758-5617, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 406-758-5617
Physical Address:
920 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
Flathead County Detention Center
920 South Main Street, Suite 100
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
Flathead County Detention Center
920 South Main Street, Suite 100
Kalispell, MT 59901
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Flathead 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 406-758-5617 for the information you are looking for.
Flathead 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 Flathead 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 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
The Flathead County Detention Center maintains an average of 154 offenders in custody on any given day. The Flathead 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 Flathead County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,080 offenders.
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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 1987 with a capacity of 63 beds and was considered a medium-security jail. An upgrade to the facility 2007 brought the rated capaciy up to 154 beds,however they typically have fewer inmates in custody than that.
The facility houses both male and female adult inmates and receives an average of 260 bookings per month, which amounts to over 3,100 bookings yearly.
The Flathead County Detention Center is filled with men and women charged with misdemenor and felony crimes who are awaiting trial. Those convicted and sentenced to less than one year are serving their sentence at the detention center, while those who have been convicted of a felony and have been sentenced to more than one year will be shipped off to a Montana State Prison.
The Flathead County Detention Center is located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, Montana, the cvounty Justice Center.
You can reach the detention by phone by calling: 406-758-5617, and can call the Sheriff's office at 406-758-5585. To leave a free voice message for an inmate, call 406-758-5617, then choose option #4.
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.
Remote Video Visiting hours at the facility are from 9:00AM to 11:00PM every day. Video visits at the facility are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30PM to 10:30PM., and on-site peron to person visits are on Saturdays from 12 noon to 9:00PM and Sundays from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, although there are some restrictions to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Flathead County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 406-758-5617.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Flathead County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 406-758-5617.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Flathead County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Flathead County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Flathead County and other Montana and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Flathead County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
920 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Saturday – From noon until 9pm, with a break from 1pm to 3pm for lunch. Visitor sign in begins at 11:45am.
Sunday – From 9am until 9pm, with a break for lunch between 1pm to 3pm. Visitor sign in begins at 8:45am.
920 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-5617
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| MONDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
20 MINUTE $9.99
40 MINUTE $19.98
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 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 Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center?
920 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-5617
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| MONDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| TUESDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO ON-SITE VIDEO VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
20 MINUTE $9.99
40 MINUTE $19.98
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center?
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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Flathead County Detention Center follow these steps:
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center?
To leave a message for an inmate please call 406-758-5617, option #4.
Be advised this is available only if the inmate has been moved to general population.
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Flathead County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Flathead County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Don't enclose anything except what is mentioned below:
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 Name
Flathead County Detention Center
920 South Main Street, Suite 100
Kalispell, MT 59901
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Flathead County Detention Center
920 South Main Street, Suite 100
Kalispell, MT 59901
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
The Flathead County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Flathead County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name
Flathead County Detention Center
920 South Main Street, Suite 100
Kalispell, MT 59901
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Flathead County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Flathead County Detention Center follow these steps:
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Flathead County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Flathead 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 Flathead County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Flathead 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 Flathead County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-758-5617 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Flathead County?
This facility, known as "Flathead County Detention Center" is also known as Flathead County Jail & Detention Center, Flathead County Jail & Detention Ctr, Flathead County Jail & Detention Ctr, Montana, Flathead.
