Staying connected with a loved one who’s incarcerated in Montana can feel overwhelming at times, especially when it comes to understanding the rules and procedures of the correctional system. Fortunately, one of the most powerful, approved, and meaningful ways to support someone behind bars is by sending books.
Books offer mental escape, spiritual peace, educational growth, and a direct reminder that someone on the outside still cares. At Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC, we make it easy to send books to inmates in Montana Department of Corrections (MT DOC) facilities, while ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know to send books to an inmate in Montana safely, easily, and with confidence.
Why Books Are So Valuable in Prison
For someone serving time in a Montana correctional facility, a book can be life-changing. Reading materials can:
- Support rehabilitation and personal development
- Help inmates prepare for GED testing or vocational training
- Provide spiritual comfort and moral guidance
- Offer legal information and prisoner rights awareness
- Inspire through memoirs, stories, and motivational content
Most importantly, books provide a positive outlet — something that’s mentally and emotionally valuable in a restrictive environment.
Facilities We Ship To in Montana
Corrections Bookstore is an authorized vendor that ships to all MT DOC correctional facilities, including:
- Montana State Prison (MSP) – Deer Lodge, MT
- Montana Women’s Prison – Billings, MT
- Riverside Special Needs Unit – Boulder, MT
- START (Sanction, Treatment, Assessment, Revocation, Transition) Program – Anaconda, MT
- Missoula Assessment and Sanction Center – Missoula, MT
- Elkhorn Treatment Center – Boulder, MT
- Great Falls Transition Center – Great Falls, MT
- Alpha House Pre-Release Center – Billings, MT
- Connections Corrections Program – Warm Springs, MT
- Butte Pre-Release Center – Butte, MT
We also ship to county jails, private detention centers, and transitional housing programs that accept packages from verified vendors.
How to Send Books to Inmates in Montana: Step-by-Step
✅ Step 1: Get Inmate Information
Before you place an order, gather this key information:
- Inmate’s full name
- Inmate’s DOC ID number (Offender Number)
- The name of the facility
- The complete mailing address
You can use the Montana Inmate Search Tool on the official MT DOC website to verify this information.
✅ Step 2: Use an Authorized Vendor (Like Us)
Montana DOC does not allow books to be sent by individuals. Books must be shipped directly from a recognized vendor or publisher. Orders from Amazon, eBay, or used bookstores may be rejected by facility mailrooms.
Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC is a trusted vendor that ships directly from our warehouse, ensuring your books are packaged and labeled according to MT DOC requirements.
✅ Step 3: Choose the Right Books
At www.correctionsbookstore.com, you can browse our selection of paperback-only, prison-approved books, including:
- 📘 GED & educational prep books
- 📗 Religious texts – The Bible, Qur’an, daily devotionals
- 📙 Self-help & reentry preparation books
- 📕 Legal resources and prison law guides
- 📓 Urban fiction & African-American literature
- 📚 Fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and more
We only carry books that meet DOC content restrictions, so you don’t have to worry about your package being denied due to non-compliant material.
✅ Step 4: Place Your Order and Track Delivery
At checkout:
- Enter the inmate’s full name, DOC ID number, and facility mailing address
- Select your preferred shipping method: USPS Media Mail or Priority Mail
- Receive a tracking number and shipping updates via email
- Orders are shipped within 24–48 hours from our secure warehouse
- Packages are formatted to comply with Montana DOC standards
Montana DOC Book Mailing Guidelines
Montana’s Department of Corrections has strict mailroom rules to protect security and safety within each facility. Understanding these rules will help you avoid rejected packages.
✅ What’s Allowed:
- New, softcover books only
- Shipped directly from a publisher or authorized vendor
- Legal texts, spiritual books, self-help, GED materials, fiction, nonfiction
- Up to 2–3 books per package, depending on the facility
🚫 What’s Not Allowed:
- Hardcover books
- Used or donated books
- Spiral-bound, stapled, or loose-leaf books
- Books that contain:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Gang symbols or hate speech
- Blueprints or escape plans
- Weapons or drug-making instructions
- Coded messages or inflammatory rhetoric
At Corrections Bookstore, our team carefully checks every order before shipping to ensure it meets Montana’s requirements.
Popular Books Requested by Montana Inmates
If you’re unsure what to send, here are some of the most frequently ordered and accepted titles:
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
- The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
- Soledad Brother by George Jackson
- GED prep materials by Barron’s or Kaplan
- The Bible, The Qur’an, and other spiritual texts
- Urban novels by Sister Souljah, Wahida Clark, and K’wan
Need help picking the right title? Our team is happy to assist — just call us at 201.559.0592.
Example Mailing Format (Montana)
Use this format when entering inmate shipping information:
Inmate Full Name, DOC ID#
Facility Name
Facility Address
City, State ZIP Code
Example:
Daniel Brooks, DOC#123456
Montana State Prison
400 Conley Lake Road
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Always verify the facility’s latest mailroom policy before ordering.
Shipping Options
We provide two USPS-approved shipping methods:
USPS Media Mail
- Most affordable
- Delivery in 5–12 business days
- Tracking included
- Ideal for standard shipments
USPS Priority Mail
- Delivery in 3–7 business days
- Includes tracking and insurance
- Ideal for urgent deliveries or special occasions
Contact Corrections Bookstore
Corrections Bookstore Publishing LLC
560 Sylvan Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
📞 Phone: 201.559.0592
🌐 Website: www.correctionsbookstore.com
📧 Email: info@correctionsbookstore.com
Thoughts: A Small Act with Lasting Impact
In the Montana correctional system, books are a beacon of light. Whether it’s a legal manual, a devotional, a job-readiness guide, or a powerful memoir, a book can make a difference in how someone does their time — and who they become after it.
At Corrections Bookstore, we make it easy and compliant to send books to Montana inmates. You select the titles — we take care of the rest.
Visit www.correctionsbookstore.com today to place your order and give the gift of growth, inspiration, and connection — one book at a time.