What Is a PFA Bail Bond?

PFA stands for Partner Family Assault. This charge involves alleged assault or threatening behavior between people in a domestic or family relationship. Montana law triggers specific court-ordered conditions upon release, most commonly a no-contact order with the alleged victim. Understanding these conditions before release is critical. Violating them even once results in immediate re-arrest.

PFA Conditions Must Be Understood Before Release

A PFA release comes with strict conditions from the moment your loved one walks out the door. A no-contact order means no calls, texts, emails, or in-person contact with the protected party. Violating this order, even accidentally, leads to re-arrest and possible bond revocation. We walk every client through these conditions in plain language so there are no misunderstandings.

How It Works

1

Call Us Right Away

Call (406) 792-1919 as soon as you learn about the arrest. We explain the PFA bail process from the very first call.

2

We Review the Court Conditions

We obtain the specific conditions for the release and explain each one clearly before anything is signed.

3

We Post the Bond

Once everyone understands and agrees to all conditions, we post the bond and begin the release process.

4

Strict Compliance After Release

Your loved one must follow every condition set by the court. We stay available to answer questions after release.

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Where They Are Being Held

Columbus Jail Locations

After an arrest in Columbus or Stillwater County, your loved one will be held at one of two locations. When the jail is full, inmates can be transferred to the Yellowstone County Detention Facility in Billings, about 45 miles away. The faster you call us, the better the chance we can post bail before any transfer happens.

Transfer Warning: Once transferred to Yellowstone County, processing takes much longer. Call Lisa's Family Bail Bonds immediately after arrest.

Columbus Police Department

Initial arrests and processing often begin here, on the first floor of Columbus City Hall, before inmates are moved to the county jail.

408 E 1st Ave N

Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5326

Available 24 hours a day

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Stillwater County Sheriff

The county jail operates here. Most inmates are held at the Stillwater County Courthouse after initial processing. This is where we post bail in most cases.

Stillwater County Courthouse

400 E 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5326

Available 24 hours a day

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Columbus, MT - Police Department and Sheriff Locations

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