Helena PreRelease Center — Key Information
Helena PreRelease Center is a Regional Detention - low facility located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The facility has a capacity of approximately 105 beds. Use the contact details below to reach the facility, and the inmate locator link to search for a specific individual held here.
Facility Snapshot & Nearby Comparison
Quick visuals from the fields on this page—contact data on file and reported bed counts vs other prisons in Lewis and Clark County, Montana in our directory.
Security Rating Of The Facility
This scale summarizes the restriction intensity implied by the facility’s Security level & category of the facility (county, state, federal, police, juvenile, community, and similar labels).
Low custody
Values are mapped from our directory taxonomy. Always confirm custody level with the agency.
Contact channels on file
Capacity & network
*Average uses related facilities that report a positive bed count.
Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
Bar length = beds ÷ max in this group (max = 105).
About Helena PreRelease Center
Helena PreRelease Center is a regional detention facility in Lewis and Clark, Montana. Regional detention centers serve as shared correctional facilities for multiple counties or municipalities within a region. They house individuals awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or pending transfer to state correctional institutions. The facility has a capacity of approximately 105 beds.
Helena PreRelease Center provides basic correctional services including booking, classification, medical screening, and standard inmate programming. Educational and rehabilitation programs may be available depending on the length of an individual's stay. The facility operates at a low level of security and follows regional and state detention standards.
Family members can stay connected with inmates through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because regional detention centers serve multiple jurisdictions, confirm all communication and visitation policies directly with the facility.
Facility Type and Security Level
Helena PreRelease Center operates as a low-security regional detention center. These facilities are designed to be shared resources across multiple jurisdictions, reducing the cost of local incarceration while maintaining appropriate levels of supervision.
Contact Helena PreRelease Center
Phone
Call the facility at 406-442-6572 for inmate status, visitation scheduling, and communication setup.
Email the facility at atenney@boydandrew.com for non-urgent inquiries.
How to Send Money
Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's commissary account:
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.
Read our full inmate money guide.
Visitation Guide for Helena PreRelease Center
All visitors must be pre-approved. Contact the facility at 406-442-6572 to confirm current visiting hours and approval procedures.
Visitation Rules
- Valid government-issued photo ID required for all adult visitors.
- All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
- No cell phones, cameras, or recording devices in the visiting area.
- Dress code applies — follow facility-specific guidelines.
- Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit at any time.
Visitation Timings
| DAY | VISITING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | NO VISITS |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | NO VISITS |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | NO VISITS |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before visiting.
Driving Directions to Helena PreRelease Center
Helena PreRelease Center is located at 805 Colleen St, Helena, MT 59601 in Montana. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 406-442-6572 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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Quick Links for Helena PreRelease Center
Use the links below to find additional resources related to Helena PreRelease Center and inmates held in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
- All Montana Prison Facilities — Browse every correctional institution in Montana.
- US Inmate Locator — Search 2.65 million+ federal inmate records across the country.
- Guide to Calling an Inmate — Step-by-step instructions for setting up inmate phone calls.
- Complete Visitation Guide — Everything you need to know before your first prison visit.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved methods for depositing money into an inmate's trust fund.
- Recent Arrests in Montana — View recent arrest records and mugshots in this state.
Always verify visiting hours and policies directly with Helena PreRelease Center at 406-442-6572 before making travel decisions.