Bail bonds at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility

How to bail someone out of the Yellowstone County jail

1. Confirm they are there. Check the inmate search or call booking at (406) 256-6881. Ask for the bond amount and which court set it.
2. Call Northwest at (406) 601-1225. Give us the full name. If you have the booking number and bond amount, give us those too.
3. Review the agreement. We explain the fee, collateral if any, payment terms, and signer responsibilities before anything is signed.
4. Complete eligible paperwork. Phone intake and electronic signatures can reduce unnecessary driving.
5. The bond is coordinated with the court or facility. Yellowstone County says bonds are handled through the appropriate court during regular business hours and can be handled at detention after hours.
6. Detention staff process release. The facility controls the release queue and timing.

General information only. Bond status and release timing can change and cannot be guaranteed.

Before you drive to the facility

Call first. Have the person's full name and booking number if you have it. Northwest can tell you whether the customer side of the bond can begin remotely and whether your physical presence is actually needed.

Visiting rules are separate from bail. See the county's visitation page and detention FAQ.

How digital bail bond paperwork works →

Billings-based help for YCDF

Northwest is based in Billings. For a Yellowstone County detention call, the first job is simple: verify the person, verify every bond or hold, explain the agreement, and coordinate the correct posting path without making the family guess.