Lewis & Clark County Criminal Justice Services

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day as we celebrate the dedication and hard work of workers in our community and across the nation.

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

09/04/2026

Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Services (CJS) and its Pretrial Services program have received national recognition from the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA).

Our team was recognized for obtaining NAPSA Accreditation during NAPSA’s 53rd Annual Conference and Training Institute in Reno, Nevada.

This national recognition reflects the work of Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Services pretrial officers and the collaboration of local judges, prosecutors, law enforcement professionals, county leaders and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council partners working to strengthen Lewis and Clark County’s criminal justice system.

Congratulations to the Lewis and Clark CJS team and all of the community partners who contributed to this achievement!

08/26/2026

DATA DIVE
(Data Pulled August 25th, 2026)

Our latest data provides a snapshot of substance use and treatment needs among individuals currently in the Detention Center.

• 37 individuals (23%) reported illicit drug use.
• 73% of those reporting illicit drug use reported methamphetamine use.
• 18 individuals were identified as being at risk for drug withdrawal.
• Nearly half (49%) of those reporting illicit drug use were also reported to be at risk for withdrawal, with methamphetamine and fentanyl identified as the primary drugs involved.
• 16 individuals were participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), which can help individuals experiencing withdrawal manage symptoms and support safer care while in custody.

These numbers highlight the significant role that substance use, withdrawal management, and access to treatment play in detention and criminal justice services. Understanding the data helps us better recognize the needs of individuals in custody and the importance of appropriate, evidence-based care.

08/24/2026

Lewis and Clark Public Health is recruiting citizen volunteers to host Save a Life Day popup events across Lewis and Clark County on Thursday, September 24.

Save a Life Day is a grassroots National Day of Action that equips the public to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose. What started in two West Virginia counties in 2018 in response to their opioid overdose crisis is now happening in all 50 states. Save a Life Day promotes year-round widespread naloxone access as one solution to the overdose crisis.

Want to host a Save a Life Day popup at your business, church, or organization? Want to volunteer at a local popup site with a participating agency? Call Vivi Tyler at 406-457-8958 or email her at [email protected].

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

THIS FRIDAY: Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting!

The CAC's monthly meeting will be held this week, and you can find the agenda and past meeting minutes on our website!

All CAC meetings are open to the public, so we hope to see you there!

➡️Where: Law & Justice Center Atrium at 406 Fuller Ave Helena, MT.
🕛When: August 21st, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

⚖️MISSION: The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Citizens’ Advisory Committee, and the Department of Criminal Justice Services exist to improve the safety of the citizens of Lewis and Clark County and ensure the equitable and efficient treatment of defendants, offenders, and victims.