Mission Statement: Lewis and Clark County's Department of Criminal Justice Services exists to improve the safety of the citizens of Lewis and Clark County and ensure the equitable and efficient treatment of defendants, offenders, and victims.
Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice Services! Through a holistic and collaborative approach, we aim to continually improve our county’s criminal justice system by providing effective community alternatives, solutions, and services to increase community safety, reduce crime, and assist defendants in finding success.
Learn more about Criminal Justice Services & Programs:
Court Services
The Court Services Program provides case management and community-backed outreach for defendants in the Lewis & Clark County criminal justice system. Our officers use holistic approaches to equip each client with the resources they need to thrive.
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Behavioral Health Services
The Behavioral Health Team works collaboratively with Detention Center staff and community partners to address mental health issues among incarcerated individuals and prepare them for a successful return to the community.
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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is one of 30 nationally recognized Council’s and places us on the national network of CJCCs. With 15 leaders from across the community, our CJCC was created in 2012 to study, identify, implement, and coordinate innovative programs that reflect our citizen’s desire for safety and cost effectiveness. The CJCC serves as the central planning body for the criminal justice system and makes recommendations to the public policy boards on behalf of the justice system.
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Citizens' Advisory Committee
The Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) is an advisory group to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). The CAC solicits citizen input and makes recommendations as part of the CJCC's responsibility to study and make improvements to the local criminal justice system.
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Reports and Publications
The Department Program Analyst ensures accurate, efficient data collection to develop dashboards and publish reports that communicate trends, impacts, and barriers in the County justice system. Press releases, articles, and presentations can also be found here.
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Find Resources or Get Connected
Search Lewis & Clark County's, or another Montana region's, non-profit and government services by organization name, keyword, or based on the services you need at Montana211.org.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or 911 if a person is in immediate danger. To learn more about Montana 988, click here.
Latest News & Events
July 2024 Montana Free Press article "Montana's Plan to Curb Opioid Overdoses" featuring work by Lewis and Clark's department of Criminal Justice Services. Read the article here. 
April 2024 Quarterly Newsletter now available for download(PDF, 524KB)!
February 2024 Program Insights Infographic highlighting the PASS Program now available for download(PDF, 96KB)!
January 2024 Quarterly Newsletter now available for download(PDF, 4MB)!
July 2023 Criminal Justice Services - 5-Year Report is now available for download(PDF, 21MB)!
March 2023 Vending machines dispensing free Narcan have been implemented in the Criminal Justice Services lobby and the Our Place Drop-In Center.
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