Montana SB425 prohibits the Department of Corrections from incarcerating inmates out of state if they have a child under 13 residing in Montana.
Montana SB425 amends the state's correctional policies to prevent the Department of Corrections from placing inmates in out-of-state facilities if they have a child under 13 years old living in Montana. The bill also outlines procedures for managing inmate populations when facilities exceed emergency capacity, including temporary halts on admissions and reimbursements for holding costs. This measure aims to keep families intact by ensuring parents with young children remain close to home during incarceration.
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