53-1-105. Disposition of contraband in correctional institution. (1) Cash possessed in excess of the amount allowed by the policy of a correctional institution or obtained in violation of a policy may be confiscated and deposited in an inmate or resident welfare fund to be used for the intended purpose of that fund.
(2) The department of corrections shall adopt policies for the disposition of other contraband confiscated from inmates or residents in correctional institutions. Receipts from the sale of contraband must be deposited in an inmate or resident welfare fund to be used for the intended purpose of that fund.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 325, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 391, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 339, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions
53-1-104. Release of arsonist -- notification of department of justice
53-1-105. Disposition of contraband in correctional institution
53-1-106. Exchange of offenders under treaty
53-1-107. Inmate financial transactions and trust account system
53-1-108. Inmate financial disclosure and account monitoring
53-1-109. Facility resident and prison inmate welfare account