Montana § 52-5-102 - Control And Management Of Youth Correctional Facilities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 52-5-102 — Control And Management Of Youth Correctional Facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-5-102. Control And Management Of Youth Correctional Facilities
Control and management of youth correctional facilities. The facilities provided for in 52-5-101 shall exercise their functions under the supervision and general management of the department of corrections. Except where otherwise provided by law, the department by rules shall establish standards of care and policies of admission, transfers, discharge, and conditional release in order to provide adequate care for children and adequate service to the courts. Policies of admission may include criteria for medical examinations required under 52-5-108 . The department shall develop special programs within each facility that are adaptable to the particular needs of its operation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 52-5-102 cover?
Section 52-5-102 ("Control And Management Of Youth Correctional 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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