Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit

About Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit

Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit is a medium-security correctional facility in Montana. Medium-security prisons balance inmate supervision with structured rehabilitation programming. Inmates are typically housed in either dorms or two-person cells and have access to educational and vocational programs.

Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit offers a broad range of services to support inmate rehabilitation, including GED preparation, substance abuse counseling, mental health services, vocational training, and life skills courses. A Release Preparation Program helps eligible inmates build practical skills before returning to the community.

Family contact through approved mail, phone calls, and visitation is encouraged and supported. Review the communication and visitation sections below before reaching out to an inmate at this facility.

Facility Type and Security Level

Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit operates at a medium level of security. Inmates have more structured movement than at maximum-security facilities, with access to yard time, programming, and chapel services on a scheduled basis.

How to Contact an Inmate at Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit

Send Mail

Send letters to:

Phone Calls

Calls are managed through GTL. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide.

How to Send Money

Deposit into the inmate's commissary account using these state-approved methods:

Montana inmates rely on a commissary trust account to purchase approved items inside the facility. The Montana Department of Corrections accepts deposits through JPay and money orders by mail.

Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)

• Visit JPay.com or the app: Android iOS
• Search by the inmate's Montana DOC number or name. Pay by debit or credit card. Funds post within 24–48 hours.

Method 2 — JPay Phone

• Call JPay at 1-800-574-5729 (24/7) to make a deposit by phone.

Method 3 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)

• Make the money order payable to the inmate's full name with the Montana DOC number on the memo line.
• Send via USPS to the specific facility's business office. Processing time: 5–10 business days.

Information Required

• Inmate's full committed name
• Montana DOC inmate number
• Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for Montana-specific instructions.

See our full inmate money guide.

Visitation Guide for Fort Peck Transitional Living Unit

All visitors must be pre-approved before arriving. Contact the facility at 406-768-5950 to confirm current visiting hours.

Getting Approved

Download the Montana visitor application and submit it to the facility. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• Valid government-issued photo ID required for all adult visitors.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult.
• All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
• Dress code applies — no revealing clothing, no gang colors, no inmate-style uniforms.
• No food, beverages, cell phones, or cameras in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit at any time.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before traveling.