7-32-2234. Powers of detention center administrators. - Montana Statutes

     7-32-2234. Powers of detention center administrators. A detention center administrator is responsible for the immediate management and control of the detention center subject to general policies and programs established pursuant to the agreement provided for in 7-32-2201(2) and any applicable interlocal agreement. The powers of an administrator and detention center personnel employed under the administrator's authority include control over inmates:
     (1) within the confines and grounds of the detention center; and
     (2) outside the detention center confines and grounds while transporting any inmate or in the hot pursuit or apprehension of any escapee.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 447, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 461, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 705, Ch. 61, L. 2007.