Below is a summary of information including: statistics from Montana’s Department of Corrections, an overview of the state’s corrections system, as well as helpful references and points of contact for those interested in resolving the problem.
Facts and Figures 2008-2009
DOC COSTS
- Annual budget – $177 million
- Average annual cost per inmate – $33,569
DOC STAFF and POPULATION
- Total department active personnel – 1,300
- Total number of adult institutions – 5
- Total incarcerated under DOC jurisdiction – 13,00
- Average length of stay (males) – 28.5 months
- Average length of stay (females) – 23.5 months
Organization of state divisions, view here.
PAROLE
- Facilities – 23
- Officers – 143
- Population – 8,900
- Number of caseloads per officer – 75-100
POINTS OF CONTACT
The Montana Department of Corrections
1539 11th Avenue
P.O. Box 201301 Helena, MT 59620-1301
406-444-3930 (Tel.)
406-444-4920 (Fax)
Organization of DOC Executive Staff, view here.
HELPFUL LINKS
Montana Department of Corrections
2009 Biennial Report