Montana § 53-30-326 - Escape From Custody
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-326 — Escape From Custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-30-326. Escape From Custody
Escape from custody. An offender is guilty of escape and shall be punished as provided in 45-7-306 if, without proper authorization, the offender: (1) fails to remain within the extended limits of the offender's confinement or fails to return within the time specified to a community corrections facility or program to which the offender has been assigned, sentenced, or transferred; or (2) leaves the offender's place of employment or neglects or fails to return to the community corrections facility or program after being specifically ordered to do so.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-30-326
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-326 cover?
Section 53-30-326 ("Escape From Custody") 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 § 53-30-326?
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