The Montana Department of Corrections takes the threat associated with COVID-19 seriously and is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of its staff, the individuals under its supervision, and members of the public.

Montana DOC COVID-19 Testing Information

The chart on this page represents a cumulative account of all types of testing for COVID-19 of staff and offenders at its secure facilities since June 1, 2020. This includes:

• Sentinel testing, which is conducted on individuals who do not demonstrate active symptoms (asymptomatic).This testing helps guide response efforts and better protect offenders and employees alike.
• Symptomatic testing, which is conducted on individuals who demonstrate active symptoms.
• Pre- medical procedure testing

Please note: The following charts may not represent all employee testing information. Should an employee be tested by a private health care provider or at a community testing event, the department would be notified only if the employee shared that information, or if an employee tested positive. In the event of a positive result, that information would be provided to the DOC by the employee, the local health department, and/or by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The information about the positive result would be included on the chart below.

This web page only provides testing information for offenders who are under the DOC's supervision. Some contracted facilities have populations that include offenders who are not under DOC jurisdiction.

*Charts are updated as new cases occur. Data current as of Dec. 16, 2022.  

Offenders: 6 Staff: 0

Testing, Results at DOC Secure Facilities

Resources for DOC COVID-19 response

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the department’s guiding resource for information about COVID-19. Our Clinical Services staff refer to the CDC for all protocol ranging from the proper way to disinfect surfaces to caring for infected individuals.
• The DOC also relies heavily upon the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Montana Disaster and Emergency Services to assist with formulating appropriate responses to the threat of the virus and to remain up to date with the developing situation.
• In addition, the Federal Bureau of Prisons provides the DOC with guidance specific to managing COVID-19 in custodial settings.