Montana Women's Prison in Billings houses approximately 265 adult female offenders and has partial responsibility for 245 more. More than 90 percent of inmates at MWP are involved in educational or vocational programs and nearly all participate in a parenting program, staffed by volunteers, where they learn prenatal skills, infant care, adolescent behavior and more. The volunteers also assist and lend support at the hospital when inmates give birth. Montana Women's Prison maintains a staff of close to 90 people including contract personnel. Security: supervises inmates and assures the overall security of the facility. Medical Services provides and coordinates comprehensive health care for the inmates. Clinical Services provides mental health services, a wellness program, and family support services. A Deputy Warden oversees activities, education, food service, case managers, mother and child activities, and maintenance. Contacts:Warden Jo Acton: (406) 247-5100;Deputy Warden Mike Aldrich: (406) 247-5117;Address: 701 S.27th St.; Billings, MT; 59101FAX 406-247-5161Visitor Policy Each institution sets visiting hours and policies, which are subject to change. Visiting is considered a privilege for the offender and can be revoked. Visitors must be approved for visitation prior to their arrival. At Montana State Prison, for example, an advance notice of three days and a background check is required. For details on visiting, contact the facility at the phone number provided below. Non-contact visits usually allow the visitor and inmate to view each other through a window. Contact during contact visits is limited to handholding and a brief hug or embrace, at the beginning and at the end of the visit. Montana Women's Prison - Visiting Hours: FRIDAY 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM SATURDAY 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (except 3rd Saturday of the Month/Kids Day) 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (except 3rd Saturday of the Month/Kids Day) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Visitors must be pre-approved and arrive one-half hour before the scheduled visiting time for check-in. For visiting information call (406) 247-5100.
Montana Women's Prison in Billings houses approximately 265 adult female offenders and has partial responsibility for 245 more. More than 90 percent of inmates at MWP are involved in educational or vocational programs and nearly all participate in a parenting program, staffed by volunteers, where they learn prenatal skills, infant care, adolescent behavior and more. The volunteers also assist and lend support at the hospital when inmates give birth. Montana Women's Prison maintains a staff of close to 90 people including contract personnel. Security: supervises inmates and assures the overall security of the facility. Medical Services provides and coordinates comprehensive health care for the inmates. Clinical Services provides mental health services, a wellness program, and family support services. A Deputy Warden oversees activities, education, food service, case managers, mother and child activities, and maintenance.
Each institution sets visiting hours and policies, which are subject to change. Visiting is considered a privilege for the offender and can be revoked. Visitors must be approved for visitation prior to their arrival. At Montana State Prison, for example, an advance notice of three days and a background check is required. For details on visiting, contact the facility at the phone number provided below.
Non-contact visits usually allow the visitor and inmate to view each other through a window.
Contact during contact visits is limited to handholding and a brief hug or embrace, at the beginning and at the end of the visit.
Montana Women's Prison - Visiting Hours: FRIDAY 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM SATURDAY 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (except 3rd Saturday of the Month/Kids Day) 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (except 3rd Saturday of the Month/Kids Day) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Visitors must be pre-approved and arrive one-half hour before the scheduled visiting time for check-in. For visiting information call (406) 247-5100.