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A Bail Bond Company Built Around Customer Service

Northwest believes urgent service can still be personal. Every call should leave a family better informed, more grounded, and clear about the next decision.

Based in Billings · Serving all 56 Montana counties

We're here to help

Tell us who is in custody and where. If that is all you know, that is enough to start.

For the quickest response(406) 601-1225Phones answered 24 hours a day

Please leave out Social Security numbers and financial account details.

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Built in Billings, grown across Montana

We started Northwest Bail Bonds because we saw how cold the process could feel from the other side. A late-night arrest does not come with a handbook. It lands on a family all at once.

Our work grew beyond Billings through the relationships we built across Montana. The job is still simple: answer the phone, be straight about the bond in front of us, and help people handle what comes next. When we can, that has also meant a ride home, a trip to court, or a hand finding the next opportunity.

We are still writing our story. It is built from the people who call us, the communities we serve, and the belief that one bad night does not have to become the whole story.

Northwest began with Joel Graf's own experience of second chances, faith, and service.

Serving all 56 Montana counties

Search for a county or choose it directly on the map. The highlighted boundary shows the county you selected—not an estimated nearby hub.

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Glacier National Park · Western Montana
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Jail and detention resources for Yellowstone County

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Call Northwest 24/7 or send the basic details you have. Joel and his team can help confirm the next step.

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Facility assignments and rosters can change. Confirm custody before relying on this directory. Tribal, federal, juvenile, and state-prison custody may follow different release procedures.

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Know who you're dealing with before you sign

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Montana licensing · Independent verification

Montana regulates surety bail bond producers through the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. You can ask for current license details, review every obligation, and verify a producer before signing.

  • Request current producer and agency license information.
  • Ask for fees, collateral terms, and signer obligations in writing.
  • Confirm court-date and release-condition responsibilities.

Choose the way you want to reach us

Call for the quickest response, send an email, or use Facebook Messenger. The Contact page keeps every verified option in one place.

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Montana bail bond answers

What information should I have when I call?+

The person’s full name, county or detention facility, bond amount if known, and your callback number are enough to start. Call even if you do not have every detail.

How much does a bail bond cost in Montana?+

The exact fee and any collateral requirements depend on the bond and circumstances. Ask the agent to explain the full written terms and your responsibilities before you sign.

How long does release take?+

Timing depends on the court status, detention facility, paperwork, and staffing. An agent can move promptly and keep you informed, but should not guarantee an exact release time.

Can Northwest help outside Billings?+

Yes. Northwest Bail Bonds serves all 56 Montana counties from its Billings home base. Call with the person’s county or facility to discuss the next step.

Can I call late at night or on a holiday?+

Yes. The direct line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

What should I ask before signing?+

Ask about the fee, possible collateral, payment due dates, refund rules if any, the signer’s obligations, the defendant’s court responsibilities, and the producer’s current Montana license.

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