Montana Code 53-30-322. Powers and responsibilities of department
53-30-322. Powers and responsibilities of department. The department may:
Terms Used In Montana Code 53-30-322
- Community corrections board: means a community corrections board as provided in 53-30-312. See Montana Code 53-30-303
- Community corrections facility or program: means a community-based or community-oriented facility or program, other than a jail, that:
(a)is established by a local or tribal government and operated by a unit of local government, a tribal government, or a nongovernmental agency; and
(b)provides programs and services to aid offenders in:
(i)obtaining and holding regular employment;
(ii)enrolling in and maintaining academic courses;
(iii)participating in vocational training programs;
(iv)utilizing the resources of the community to meet their personal and family needs;
(v)obtaining the benefits of specialized treatment services that exist within the community; and
(vi)paying restitution or performing community restitution to crime victims. See Montana Code 53-30-303
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Department: means the department of corrections created in 2-15-2301. See Montana Code 53-30-303
(1)upon the request of a local community corrections board, provide assistance in the planning of community corrections facilities and programs; and
(2)contract with a community corrections facility or program for the provision of services for offenders under the custody of the department. The contract must address facility or program review and evaluation, accounting and reporting standards, and reimbursement of the facility or program.