Contact Information
Get in touch with Yellowstone County Detention Center and website support
Yellowstone County Detention Center
Address
Yellowstone County Detention Center
3165 King Ave E
Billings, MT 59101
Main Phone
(406) 256-6881
Business Hours
| Monday - Friday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | Limited Services |
| Sunday: | Limited Services |
| Holidays: | Reduced Hours |
Website Support
Email Support
For questions about this website, inmate search functionality, or general inquiries about our online services:
Response Time
We strive to respond to all email inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days.
Important Note
This website is an independent informational platform and is not directly operated by Yellowstone County government.
Specific Department Contacts
Visitation Scheduling
Phone: (406) 256-6881
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call during business hours to schedule inmate visits and get approval status updates.
Inmate Information
Phone: (406) 256-6881
Available: 24/7 automated system
For booking status, charges, release information, and general inmate inquiries.
Bail Information
Phone: (406) 256-6881
Available: 24/7
Contact the jail directly for current bail amounts and posting procedures.
Commissary & Money
Phone: (406) 256-6881
Online: Available through approved vendors
Information about money transfers, commissary orders, and account balances.
Emergency Contacts
Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office
Non-Emergency: (406) 256-2929
For general law enforcement matters not requiring immediate response.
Billings Police Department
Non-Emergency: (406) 657-8200
For matters within Billings city limits.
Directions to Yellowstone County Detention Center
From Interstate 90
- Take Exit 446 toward King Avenue East
- Head east on King Avenue East
- Continue for approximately 2 miles
- The detention center will be on your left at 3165 King Ave E
- Look for the large government building with visible signage
Public Transportation
MET Transit provides bus service to the area. Check current routes and schedules at mettransit.com
Parking Information
- Free visitor parking available on-site
- Follow posted signs for visitor parking areas
- Security cameras monitor all parking areas
- Do not leave valuables visible in vehicles