Montana § 53-30-142 - Escape From Extended Confinement
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-142 — Escape From Extended Confinement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-30-142. Escape From Extended Confinement
Escape from extended confinement. Purposeful or knowing failure of an inmate to remain within the extended limits of confinement or to return within the time prescribed by prison officials to the place of confinement designated by the department is an escape punishable as provided in 45-7-306 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-30-142
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-142 cover?
Section 53-30-142 ("Escape From Extended Confinement") 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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