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Montana State Prison

  Montana State Prison is located in the Deer Lodge valley approximately 3.5 miles west of the town of Deer Lodge. The institution is designated to maintain a population of 1300 adult male offenders that are classified to one of six custody levels (Max, Close, Medium I, Medium II, Minimum I and Minimum II). There are approximately 600 employees of which 318 are uniformed staff.
  The physical plant consists of three compounds, Max, High Side, and Low Side which are contained within a 68 acre double fenced perimeter.
  Montana State Prison utilizes a unit management structure that is ultimately managed by a warden, a deputy warden and two associate wardens.
  Outside the fenced perimeter is a 80 bed Work Dorm that houses minimum custody inmates that work on a 35,000 acre ranch and dairy program operated by Montana Correctional Enterprises.

Contacts:

EMERGENCY INFORMATION HOTLINE 1-888-739-9122

  • Warden, Mike Mahoney: (406) 846-1320, ext. 2200;
  • FAX: (406) 846-2950
  • MSP Switchboard: (406) 846-1320, ext. 0
  • Address: 500 Conley Lake Road; Deer Lodge, MT; 59722
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Contract Placement Bureau

  Use of regional and private prisons represents a three-way public safety partnership among the State of Montana, three counties, and private industry. This partnership gives the state innovative operations in managing inmate population and placement.
  The Department of Corrections has developed and implemented a comprehensive monitoring process to ensure that obligations of the prison contracts are met. The goal of the monitoring process is more uniformity within the system. Stringent contract compliance improves public safety and assures cost control. Key to the success of the program are monitors at each facility, who report to the Bureau chief.
  Annual audits of each facility are completed by the DOC internal auditor and security manager, personnel from MSP and MWP, and representatives of regional and private prisons. This team checks for compliance in food service, medical care, programming, security and administrative duties. Plans for improvement are then developed.

    Contacts

  • Bureau Chief, Patrick Smith:(406) 846-1320, ext: 2556 ; FAX (406) 846-2966;
    • Support, Heidi Crowe:(406) 846-1320, ext. 2517
    • Jerry Guthrie:(406) 846-1320, ext. 2519
    • Jerry Johnson:(406) 846-1320, ext. 2558

    Crossroads Correctional Center (512 males)
    James MacDonald, Warden; (406) 434-7055 ext. 2201
    JimMacDonald@Correctionscorp.com
    75 Heath Road; Shelby, MT 59474
    DOC monitor James Vollrath; ext. 2215
    Cascade County Regional Prison (152 males)
    Chief Capt. Dan O'Fallon, Administrator; (406) 454-6823 ext. 303
    dofallon@ccso.psemail.com
    3800 Ulm North Frontage Road; Great Falls, MT 59404
    DOC Monitor Wayne Bye; (406) 727-1930
    Dawson County Correctional Facility (144 males)
    Steve Ray jr, Warden; (406) 377-7600 ext. 225
    sray2@mt.gov
    440 Colorado Blvd.; Glendive, MT 59330
    DOC Monitor Dale Henrichs; (406) 377-7687
    Missoula Assessment and Sanctions Center (141 males)
    Capt. Susan Hintz, Administrator; (406) 258-4021
    2340 Mullan Road; Missoula, MT 59808
    DOC Monitor Vacant
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