Montana § 41-5-1801 - Shelter Care Facilities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1801 — Shelter Care Facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-5-1801. Shelter Care Facilities
Shelter care facilities. (1) Counties, cities, or nonprofit corporations may provide by purchase, lease, or otherwise, a shelter care facility. (2) A shelter care facility must be physically separated from any facility housing adults accused or convicted of criminal offenses. (3) State appropriations and federal funds may be received by counties, cities, or nonprofit corporations for establishment, maintenance, or operation of a shelter care facility. (4) A shelter care facility must be furnished in a comfortable manner. (5) A shelter care facility may be operated in conjunction with a youth detention facility. (6) A shelter care facility may permit a school district to use the facility as an alternative education site provided that the school district provides the educational program and personnel necessary to instruct the youth. Public schools shall follow the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq., in making education placement decisions for youth with disabilities.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 41-5-1801
What does Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1801 cover?
Section 41-5-1801 ("Shelter Care Facilities") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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