Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center

About Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center

Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center is a state juvenile correctional facility operated by the Montana Department of Juvenile Justice (or equivalent state agency). This facility houses minors — typically between ages 10 and 17 — who have been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court and sentenced to a period of secure custody. Youth placed here have been assessed as lower risk within the juvenile justice system.

Unlike adult correctional facilities, juvenile institutions place strong emphasis on education, treatment, and rehabilitation. All youth in state juvenile custody have the right to a free and appropriate public education. Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center provides accredited academic instruction, mental health therapy, family counseling, vocational exploration, and life skills training. The goal is to return every young person to their community better equipped to lead a productive, law-abiding life.

Family involvement is actively encouraged at juvenile facilities. Parents and guardians are typically permitted to visit regularly and may be required to participate in family therapy as part of the youth's treatment plan. Review the contact and visitation sections below for current policies at Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center.

Facility Type and Security Level

Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center is classified as a low-security state juvenile facility. Lower-security juvenile facilities offer more structured freedom of movement, community-based activities, and family visitation compared to secure-care institutions. Staff use evidence-based approaches to address behavioral and emotional challenges in youth.

Contact Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center

Phone

Call the facility at 406-768-3253 to speak with staff about your child's status, programming, and visitation scheduling.

Fax

Submit documents to the facility by fax at 406-768-5503 for legal paperwork and official correspondence.

How to Contact a Youth at Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center

Send Mail

You may send letters and approved reading materials to:

Phone Calls

Phone call procedures vary by facility. Contact Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center directly at 406-768-3253 to understand the approved calling procedure for your child. All calls are recorded and monitored for security purposes.

Visitation Guide for Fort Peck Indian Juvenile Services Center

Family visitation is strongly encouraged at low-security juvenile facilities. For the most current schedule, contact the facility at 406-768-3253.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors must be approved by the facility in advance — contact the facility to initiate the approval process.
• All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
• No cell phones, recording devices, or cameras in the visiting area.
• Dress code applies — follow the facility's specific guidelines provided during the approval process.
• Parents or guardians may be required to participate in scheduled family therapy sessions.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before traveling.