Montana § 53-30-302 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-302 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-30-302. Purpose
Purpose. It is the purpose of this part to: (1) encourage the development of community corrections facilities and programs by units of local government, tribal governments, and nongovernmental agencies; (2) reduce court commitments to the state prisons through diversion of offenders determined appropriate by the community corrections board to community corrections facilities and programs; (3) reduce the use of jail space for offenders who need a structured environment, treatment, counseling, and supervision but who may not require incarceration; (4) provide a local facility for employed offenders so that they may maintain their employment under a structured environment and receive treatment, counseling, and supervision; (5) provide a procedure by which units of local government, tribal governments, and nongovernmental agencies may provide corrections services to the sentencing courts; and (6) include citizen participation in the policymaking and program planning related to community corrections facilities and programs through the formation of local community corrections boards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-30-302
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-302 cover?
Section 53-30-302 ("Purpose") 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 § 53-30-302?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 53-30-302 apply to my situation?
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