Montana § 53-20-131 - Placement In Nonstate Facility
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-20-131 — Placement In Nonstate Facility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-20-131. Placement In Nonstate Facility
Placement in nonstate facility. (1) Consistent with other provisions of this part, a person admitted to a residential facility under this part for a period of more than 30 days may be committed by the court to the custody of friends or next of kin residing outside the state or transferred to an out-of-state facility for the habilitation of persons who are persons with developmental disabilities if the out-of-state facility agrees to receive the person. The commitment or transfer may not be for a longer period of time than is permitted within Montana. If the person is indigent, the expense of supporting the person in an out-of-state facility and the expense of transportation must be borne by the state of Montana. (2) The transfer of persons admitted to a residential facility outside of Montana under the provisions of this part or into Montana under the laws of another jurisdiction must be governed by the provisions of the Interstate Compact on Mental Health.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-20-131
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-20-131 cover?
Section 53-20-131 ("Placement In Nonstate Facility") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 53-20-131?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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