Montana § 7-32-2248 Inmate Endangerment -- Penalty

Montana Statutes

§ 7-32-2248 — Inmate Endangerment -- Penalty

Montana § 7-32-2248

Title 7LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 32LAW ENFORCEMENT

Part 22Detention Centers

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Mont. Code Ann. § 7-32-2248 (2026).

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7-32-2248 . Inmate endangerment -- penalty.

(1)A detention center administrator or staff member commits the offense of inmate endangerment if the administrator or staff member knowingly:

(a)places or keeps a juvenile with adult inmates;

(b)uses corporal punishment against an inmate; or

(c)uses physical force against an inmate, except as necessary for:

(i)self-defense;

(ii)control of inmates;

(iii)protection of another person from imminent physical attack; or

(iv)prevention of riot or escape.

(2)A person who commits the offense of inmate endangerment shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.

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7-32-2248 . Inmate endangerment -- penalty. (1) A detention center administrator or staff member commits the offense of inmate endangerment if the administrator or staff member knowingly:
(a) places or keeps a juvenile with adult inmates;
(b) uses corporal punishment against an inmate; or
(c) uses physical force against an inmate, except as necessary for:
(i) self-defense;
(ii) control of inmates;
(iii) protection of another person from imminent physical attack; or
(iv) prevention of riot or escape.
(2) A person who commits the offense of inmate endangerment shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.