Youth Cost of Care Payments
Under Montana law, Montana Code Annotated 41-5-1525, when a court places a youth under the supervision of the Montana Department of Corrections, the court determines whether the youth’s parents or guardians can pay part or all of the associated costs.
To make an online payment:
- Visit the Online Payment Portal. Be sure to have the invoice available.
- Follow the instructions provided online.
When creating your account in the Online Inmate Trust Account Deposit service, confirm that the name you enter matches the name on your visitation application exactly. For example, if you used a middle initial on your application, include the initial in your Inmate Trust account. If your name does not match exactly, the system will not accept your payment.
For assistance call (406) 444-4234
To make a payment by mail
Mail a check or money order for a youth’s cost of care to:
Department of Corrections
Youth Cost of Care Payments
PO Box 201301
Helena, MT 59620-1301
Be sure to include your full name, address and parent number, as well as the youth’s full name and CAPS ID number. Make checks or money orders payable to the Montana Department of Corrections.
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P.O. Box 201301
Helena, MT 59620-1301
CENTRAL OFFICE
Address: 5 S Last Chance Gulch StreetP.O. Box 201301
Helena, MT 59620-1301
Phone: (406) 444-3930