53-1-206. Participation by institutions in research programs. The department of corrections may direct a penal and corrective institution of the state to participate in and cooperate with programs of research and development being conducted and carried on by any units of the Montana university system, by any of the other educational institutions of the state of Montana, or by any foundation or agency of an educational institution in the fields of science, health, education, and natural resources. These programs may include the voluntary participation of the inmates of the institution in testing and experimental work conducted as a part the testing. Any funds received from the authorized programs may be shared with the participating inmates or otherwise held and used for the welfare and rehabilitation of the inmates and may not become a part of the regular budgeted operation of the institution.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1413; amd. Sec. 397, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions
Part 2. Department of Corrections
53-1-201. Purpose of department of corrections
53-1-202. Department of corrections
53-1-203. Powers and duties of department of corrections
53-1-204. Responsibility of warden and superintendents of institutions
53-1-206. Participation by institutions in research programs
53-1-207. Authorization of inmate labor for designated construction projects -- exemptions
53-1-208. Payment to Powell County
53-1-210. Transfer of property -- allowed purpose
53-1-212. and 53-1-213 reserved
53-1-214. Educational aid to wrongfully convicted persons exonerated by postconviction DNA testing
53-1-216. Montana criminal justice oversight council -- duties -- membership