53-30-141. Extension of limits of confinement. (1) The department of corrections may extend the limits of confinement of the state prison in Deer Lodge for purposes of housing outside the prison fence inmates who:
(a) are employed in ranch or agricultural industry programs; and
(b) have demonstrated sufficient reliability and trustworthiness.
(2) Housing units outside the confines of the prison fence may be created by renovation of existing buildings or by the erection of modular-type units and associated facilities on the prison ranch.
(3) For the purpose of expediting the acquisition and construction of housing units authorized in subsection (2) the department of administration may exempt the project from provisions of Montana law relating to the employment of architects, advertising, labor, and wages. The department of administration need not comply with any state bidding requirements that would preclude a sole source purchase.
History: En. Secs. 1, 2, Ch. 6, Sp. L. 1982; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 514, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 339, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
53-30-101. State prison -- definition
53-30-102. Qualifications of state prison warden
53-30-104. Punishment of inmates
53-30-106. Excessive inmate population -- confinement of inmates in other institutions
53-30-110. Expense of trial for offenses committed in prison
53-30-111. Clothing and money furnished on discharge or parole
53-30-112. through 53-30-130 reserved
53-30-131. Montana correctional enterprises prison industries training program -- purpose and scope
53-30-133. Administration of Montana correctional enterprises program
53-30-134. Montana correctional enterprises license plate production operating account
53-30-135. through 53-30-140 reserved
53-30-141. Extension of limits of confinement
53-30-142. Escape from extended confinement
53-30-143. through 53-30-150 reserved
53-30-151. Prison maintenance by inmates