Montana Women's Prison

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Montana Women's Prison
Montana Women's Prison
Location Billings, Montana
Coordinates 45°46′30″N108°29′45″W / 45.77500°N 108.49583°W / 45.77500; -108.49583
StatusOperational
Capacity240
Population240(as of 2024)
Managed by Montana Department of Corrections
DirectorBrian Gootkin
Governor Greg Gianforte
Warden Alex Schroeckenstein

The Montana Women's Prison is located in Billings, Montana, United States. It houses roughly 240 female prisoners. [1] The warden is Alex Schroeckenstein. [2]

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References

  1. "Montana Women's Prison". Archived from the original on 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  2. "Montana Women's Prison". montana.gov.