Fort Benton City Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

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Location	1204 Front Street, Fort Benton, Montana, 59442

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Fort Benton City Jail is a low-security jail located in Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana. It houses inmates that are convicted of any crimes under Montana law who are 18 years and above. Many of the inmates in the Fort Benton City Jail are held for less than one year. Moreover, most of them are awaiting sentencing, trial, or taking a plea.

The nature of crimes for most of the inmates at Fort Benton City Jail is not serious. The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) operates and maintains the Fort Benton City Jail.

Inmate Search

Fort Benton City Jail, Montana, operates 24 hours, and it can release an inmate anytime. You can search for an inmate by visiting the Fort Benton City Jail’s lobby or contact them via telephone. The number to call is 406-622-5494, and the Fort Benton City Jail’s staff will give you the information you want about an inmate.

Moreover, you can look for the inmate by visiting the Montana statewide inmate search page. Type the inmates’ full names, age, sex, inmates ID, and detention day.

Fort Benton, Chouteau County, MT Overview

nicknames:

“The Birth Place Of Montana”

Coordinates:

47.81944°N 110.66972°W

Country:

United States

State:

Montana

County:

Chouteau

Area:

Total:

2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2)

Land:

2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2)

Water:

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)

Elevation:

2,621 ft (799 m)

Population (2010):

Total:

1,464

Estimate (2019):

1,432

Density:

624.51/sq mi (241.11/km2)

Time zone:

UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))

Summer (DST):

UTC-6 (MDT)

ZIP code:

59442

Area code(s):

406

FIPS code:

30-28000

GNIS feature ID:

1750122

Fort Benton, Chouteau County, MT Police Office Basic Information

Type: Local Police Department

Type:Local Police Department

Full Time Sworn Officers:4

Part Time Sworn Officers:3

Sending a Mail/ Package

You can send mail to your loved one in Fort Benton City Jail. However, it would help if you had prior authorization from the authorities. The Fort Benton City Jail holds the right to reject any mail that they deem to have not followed the laid down procedure.

Additionally, some contraband is not allowed into the Fort Benton City Jail, including foodstuff and cash. The Fort Benton City Jail will not be held liable for any mail that will be lost. It is important to address the mail to the right person.

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Fort Benton City Jail

1204 Front Street, Fort Benton, Montana, 59442

Sending Money

The Fort Benton City Jail allows inmates to receive money into their commissary account. You can send money orders via mail, checks, or use electronic avenues, including MoneyGram.

When you are sending money via check or money order, ensure you address it to the inmate. Mention their full names and inmate ID. You can also bring cash and deposit it at the Fort Benton City Jail lobby.

Phone Calls

The inmates in Fort Benton City Jail are allowed to make phone calls to those on the outside. Nonetheless, you have to be on the list of approved members to receive the calls. All calls from and into the Fort Benton City Jail take place from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Each inmate at Fort Benton City Jail is allowed 30 minutes in a day to make a call. However, the time is shortened to 10 minutes during rush hour to ensure every inmate gets a chance to call.

Visitation

Before you visit your loved one in the Fort Benton City Jail, make sure you are on the approved visitors’ list. No one will be allowed entry Fort Benton City Jail if they are not on the list. You must come with a government-issued ID, and you should not be a prior felon. The visiting hours at Fort Benton City Jail are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM throughout the week.

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Fort Benton City Jail — General Information

Facility Name	Fort Benton City Jail
Facility Type	City Jail 2
Address	1204 Front Street, Fort Benton, Montana, 59442
City	Fort Benton
Postal Code	59442
State	Montana
County	Chouteau County