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Visit-day checklist: Montana prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from Montana DOC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Create a Montana OKTA account in your full legal name, then complete the online visitation application with your ID details and a copy of your government ID. Minors need proof of legal authority and a consent form. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Review can take up to 90 days, and you'll be told by email. Approval carries over if the person moves to a contracted prison. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Montana facility status.
What to wear
- Montana DOC's dress code isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
ID to bring
- Montana DOC's ID rule isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- Montana DOC's list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from Montana DOC on visiting
- ☐ Visits must be scheduled online in advance once you're approved. Each facility's schedule is on the DOC In-Person Visitation page; Montana State Prison visitation questions: (406) 415-6313. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Read the visitor dress code and visiting rules before you go. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official Montana DOC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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