Montana § 53-30-719 - Telephone Privileges
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-719 — Telephone Privileges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-30-719. Telephone Privileges
Telephone privileges. (1) An adult inmate in restrictive housing for administrative segregation or protective custody or a youth in protective custody is allowed telephone privileges. (2) Unless security or safety considerations dictate otherwise, an inmate in restrictive housing is allowed, at minimum, telephone privileges to access the judicial process, to call an attorney of record, and during family emergencies as determined by the administrator or the administrator's designee.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-30-719
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-30-719 cover?
Section 53-30-719 ("Telephone Privileges") 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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