The Lewis & Clark County Detention Center is a 154 bed jail in the city of Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Montana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 406-447-8232, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center at 406-447-8232 to get it.
Phone: 406-447-8232
Physical Address:
Law Enforcement Center
221 Breckenridge Street
Helena, MT 59601
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center - MT
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis and Clark County Detention Center
221 Breckenridge Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(legal mail, medical and subscriptions)
LCSO
c/o Jolene Grieve
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(for sending inmate money orders - make out to 'LCSO' w/ inmate's name in the memo section)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lewis & Clark 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 406-447-8232 for the information you are looking for.
Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis & Clark 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 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
The Lewis & Clark County Detention Center maintains an average of 154 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,080 offenders.
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The Lewis & Clark County Detention Center is located within the Law Enforcement Center that also includes the Sheriff’s Office.
The most recent renovations were completed in 2021, increasing the capacity and housing units to 154 beds, as well as providing up to date security for all areas of the building.
Upon arrival, all offenders are booked with fingerprints, mug shots, and updating their files and charges, along with an assessment of their history, medical needs, and mental health at that time.
Each will have their first appearance in court via closed circuit television either that day or the next at 1:00pm, these take place Monday through Friday so those arrested on the weekend will have their first appearance on the following Monday.
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center provides a list of current inmates, or by calling the front office at 406-447-8232.
During incarceration inmates will receive all their basic needs with housing, clean bedding and clothing, healthy meals, exercise and recreation, and socialization with other inmates and officers. Positive social interactions are encouraged with other inmates as well as through contact with friends and family who are not incarcerated.
Mail can be addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center - MT
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
... and will be passed to the inmate directly after being checked for contraband, and they are able to respond as often as they like. Mail is processed by a third party and scanned to be digitally delivered, and they are also able to access a messaging system using tablets.
Inmates have accounts that allow them to purchase commissary items or to make phone calls, and these accounts can be funded online as well as in the kiosk at the building.
Visits are provided on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 8am to 9:30pm with breaks for meals. One visit is permitted each week for 20 minutes, while video visits are available every day of the week with one 30 minute call in every 12 hour period.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 406-447-8232.
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.
Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis & Clark 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.
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Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. *Rates are subject to change.
Examples:
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Lewis & Clark County Detention Center uses a service called correctpay for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 855-836-3364 for assistance.
You can deposit money four ways:
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Lewis and Clark County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Law Enforcement Center
221 Breckenridge Street
Helena, MT 59601
406-447-8232
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| HOLIDAYS | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 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 Lewis & Clark County Detention Center?
Law Enforcement Center
221 Breckenridge Street
Helena, MT 59601
406-447-8232
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| HOLIDAYS | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 12:30PM - 4:30PM 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Lewis & Clark County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Lewis & Clark County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Lewis and Clark County follow these instructions:
Lewis & Clark 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:
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 Lewis & Clark County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis & Clark 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#
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center - MT
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis and Clark County Detention Center
221 Breckenridge Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(legal mail, medical and subscriptions)
LCSO
c/o Jolene Grieve
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(for sending inmate money orders - make out to 'LCSO' w/ inmate's name in the memo section)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Lewis & Clark 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis and Clark County Detention Center
221 Breckenridge Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(legal mail, medical and subscriptions)
LCSO
c/o Jolene Grieve
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(for sending inmate money orders - make out to 'LCSO' w/ inmate's name in the memo section)
Postcards
The Lewis & Clark 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.
Envelopes
The Lewis & Clark County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center - MT
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis and Clark County Detention Center
221 Breckenridge Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(legal mail, medical and subscriptions)
LCSO
c/o Jolene Grieve
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(for sending inmate money orders - make out to 'LCSO' w/ inmate's name in the memo section)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Lewis & Clark 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lewis and Clark County Detention Center
221 Breckenridge Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(legal mail, medical and subscriptions)
LCSO
c/o Jolene Grieve
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(for sending inmate money orders - make out to 'LCSO' w/ inmate's name in the memo section)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
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To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Lewis & Clark County Detention Center follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lewis & Clark County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lewis and Clark County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lewis & Clark County Detention Center follow these steps:
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Lewis and Clark County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lewis & Clark County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lewis and Clark County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lewis & Clark County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Lewis & Clark County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lewis & Clark County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-447-8232 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lewis and Clark County?
This facility, known as "Lewis & Clark County Detention Center" is also known as Lewis & Clark County Jail & Detention Center, Lewis & Clark Co. Jail & Detention Ctr, Lewis & Clark Co. Jail & Detention Ctr, Montana, Lewis & Clark.
