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MT Code § 52-5-128 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 5. Corrections|Part 1. Youthful Offenders|52-5-128. Detention of youth who violates conditional release or escapes from facility or program

  52-5-128. Detention of youth who violates conditional release or escapes from facility or program. (1) A juvenile probation officer may detain a youth who allegedly has violated the terms and conditions of the youth's conditional release agreement. A law enforcement officer of the state or a county or a city shall detain a youth who has allegedly violated the terms and conditions of the youth's conditional release agreement upon receipt of a warrant to detain the youth.  (2) The department of corrections may detain a youth who has escaped from a correctional facility or program operated by or under contract with the department. A law enforcement officer of the state or a county or a city shall detain a youth upon notice in writing to the officer by the department that the youth has escaped from a correctional facility or program operated by or under contract with the department.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 158, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 429, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1416; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-30-228, MCA 1989; redes. 52-5-128 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 385, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 67, Ch. 550, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 344, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 339, L. 2021.
MT Code § 52-5-129 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 5. Corrections|Part 1. Youthful Offenders|52-5-129. Repealed

  52-5-129. Repealed. Sec. 35, Ch. 344, L. 2019.   History: (1), (3) thru (7)En. 80-1414.1 by Sec. 2, Ch. 429, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 231, L. 1977; Sec. 80-1414.1, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 158, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 429, L. 1975; Sec. 80-1414, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1414(part), 80-1414.1; (8)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 242, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 465, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 475, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 111, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 434, L. 1989; Sec. 53-30-229, MCA 1989; redes. 52-5-129 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 547, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 386, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 286, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 550, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 532, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 576, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 382, L. 2003.
MT Code § 52-6-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 6. Battered Spouses|Part 1. Battered Spouses Grant Programs|52-6-101. Battered spouses and domestic violence grant program created

  52-6-101. Battered spouses and domestic violence grant program created. There is a grant program established within the department of public health and human services for the allocation of grant money to local battered spouses and domestic violence programs.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 677, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 40-2-401, MCA 1989; redes. 52-6-101 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 387, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-6-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 6. Battered Spouses|Part 1. Battered Spouses Grant Programs|52-6-102. Duties of department

  52-6-102. Duties of department. The department of public health and human services:   (1) shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this part;   (2) may spend no more than 5% of the appropriated funds for administrative costs of the program;   (3) shall accept federal funds that may be available for use in carrying out the provisions of this part;   (4) may use state funds as a match for federal funds if required; and   (5) may conduct research and compile statistics relating to battered spouses and domestic violence.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 677, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 40-2-402, MCA 1989; redes. 52-6-102 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 388, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-6-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 6. Battered Spouses|Part 1. Battered Spouses Grant Programs|52-6-103. Authorized grantees -- criteria for grants

  52-6-103. Authorized grantees -- criteria for grants. (1) The department of public health and human services shall award battered spouses and domestic violence grants only to local partner or family member assault programs that are locally controlled. Grants may be awarded to governmental or nongovernmental agencies or persons.   (2) Battered spouses and domestic violence grants are to be awarded on the following basis:   (a) demonstrated need;   (b) project merit;   (c) administrative design; and   (d) efficiency of administration.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 677, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 40-2-403, MCA 1989; redes. 52-6-103 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 350, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 389, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-6-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 6. Battered Spouses|Part 1. Battered Spouses Grant Programs|52-6-104. Authorized services of programs

  52-6-104. Authorized services of programs. (1) Local battered spouses and domestic violence programs may provide services that include but are not limited to the following:   (a) counseling for victims or their spouses;   (b) shelters or safe homes for victims;   (c) advocacy programs that assist victims in obtaining services and information; and   (d) educational programs relating to battered spouses and domestic violence designed for both the community at large and specialized groups such as hospital personnel and law enforcement officials.   (2) The services authorized in subsection (1) may be provided on a regional basis by a local battered spouses and domestic violence program if authorized by the department of public health and human services according to regional boundaries established by the department.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 677, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 493, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 40-2-404, MCA 1989; redes. 52-6-104 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 390, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-6-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 6. Battered Spouses|Part 1. Battered Spouses Grant Programs|52-6-105. Funding

  52-6-105. Funding. Twenty percent of the operational costs of a battered spouses and domestic violence program must come from the local community served by the program. The local contribution may include in-kind contributions.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 677, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 493, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 12, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 553, L. 1987; Sec. 40-2-405, MCA 1989; redes. 52-6-105 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 509, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 152, Ch. 574, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 585, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-7-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 7. Montana Children's Trust Fund|Part 1. General|52-7-101. Child abuse and neglect prevention program

  52-7-101. Child abuse and neglect prevention program. (1) The Montana children's trust fund board, provided for in 2-15-2214, shall use the money in the children's trust fund account established by 52-7-102 and the interest from the endowment established by 52-7-105 to fund services and activities related to a broad range of child abuse and neglect prevention activities and family resource programs operated by nonprofit or public community-based educational and service organizations.   (2) In administering the child abuse and neglect prevention program, the board shall:   (a) develop a state plan, priorities for funded services and activities, and criteria for the receipt of program funds;   (b) monitor the expenditure of funds by organizations receiving funds under this section;   (c) evaluate the effectiveness of services and activities funded under this section; and   (d) adopt rules necessary to implement 52-7-103, 52-7-104, and this section.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 610, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 405, L. 1997; Sec. 41-3-701, MCA 1999; redes. 52-7-101 by Sec. 17(3)(c), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-7-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 7. Montana Children's Trust Fund|Part 1. General|52-7-102. Children's trust fund account -- nonsupplantation of funds

  52-7-102. Children's trust fund account -- nonsupplantation of funds. (1) There is a children's trust fund account in the state special revenue fund in the state treasury. The money in the account is allocated to the Montana children's trust fund board, provided for in 2-15-2214, for funding services and activities under and payment of administrative costs of the child abuse and neglect prevention program provided for in 52-7-101.   (2) Funds deposited in the children's trust fund account may be used only for the program authorized in 52-7-101 and may not be used to pay the expenses of any other program or service administered in whole or in part by the department of public health and human services.   History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 610, L. 1985; (2)En. Sec. 6, Ch. 610, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 171, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 41-3-702, MCA 1999; redes. 52-7-102 by Sec. 17(3)(c), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-7-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 7. Montana Children's Trust Fund|Part 1. General|52-7-103. Gifts and grants to program

  52-7-103. Gifts and grants to program. The Montana children's trust fund board may accept contributions, gifts, and grants, in money or otherwise, to the child abuse and neglect prevention program. Monetary gifts, contributions, and grants earmarked for the endowment for children must be paid into the endowment established by 52-7-105.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 610, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 405, L. 1997; Sec. 41-3-703, MCA 1999; redes. 52-7-103 by Sec. 17(3)(c), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-7-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 7. Montana Children's Trust Fund|Part 1. General|52-7-104. Program costs

  52-7-104. Program costs. The costs incurred by the Montana children's trust fund board in administering the child abuse and neglect prevention program must be paid for with money from the children's trust fund account established by 52-7-102. The board shall keep costs to a minimum and use existing office space, personnel, equipment, and supplies of the department of public health and human services to the extent possible.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 610, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 172, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 41-3-704, MCA 1999; redes. 52-7-104 by Sec. 17(3)(c), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-7-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 7. Montana Children's Trust Fund|Part 1. General|52-7-105. Endowment for children

  52-7-105. Endowment for children. (1) There is within the permanent fund type an endowment for children. The endowment is not subject to appropriation. The purpose of the endowment is to provide a permanent source of funding to support the programs and services referred to in 52-7-101.   (2) The endowment may receive funds from:   (a) appropriations;   (b) gifts, grants, and donations, from public or private sources; and   (c) other money credited or transferred to the endowment from any other fund or source.   (3) The state treasurer must receive and shall deposit money in the endowment. The board of investments shall invest the money in the endowment. Only the interest generated by the endowment is available for expenditure by the board.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 405, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 356, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 34, L. 2001; Sec. 41-3-705, MCA 1999; redes. 52-7-105 by Sec. 17(3)(c), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-8-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-101. Definitions

  52-8-101. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Person" includes any individual, partnership, voluntary association, or corporation.   (2) "Placement activities" means any of the following:   (a) placement of a child for adoption or foster care;   (b) arranging or providing short-term foster care for a child pending an adoptive placement; or   (c) facilitating placement of a child by maintaining a list in any form of birth parents or prospective adoptive or foster parents.   (3) "Soliciting" means to request, offer, promote, or refer, either directly or indirectly through correspondence, advertising, or other method, a potential adoptive or foster parent or couple, birth parent or parents, or placement of a child by a birth parent.   History: En. Sec. 151, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 311, L. 2001; Sec. 42-8-101, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-101 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-8-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-102. General duties of department

  52-8-102. General duties of department. The department shall:   (1) issue licenses to entities engaged in child placement activities on October 1, 1997, if the licensed applicant has met the requirements established by the department by rule;   (2) prescribe the conditions upon which child-placing licenses are issued and revoked; and   (3) adopt rules for the conduct of the affairs of child-placing agencies that are consistent with the welfare of children.   History: En. Sec. 152, Ch. 480, L. 1997; Sec. 42-8-102, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-102 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-8-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-103. License required -- exception -- term of license -- no fee charged

  52-8-103. License required -- exception -- term of license -- no fee charged. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), only an entity holding a current child-placing agency license issued by the department may act as an agency for the purpose of:  (a) procuring or selecting proposed adoptive or foster homes;   (b) placing children in proposed adoptive or foster homes;   (c) soliciting persons to adopt or foster children or arranging for persons to adopt or foster children;   (d) soliciting persons to relinquish children or place children in potential adoptive or foster homes; or   (e) engaging in placement activities.   (2) (a) An attorney or health care provider may assist a parent in identifying or locating a person interested in adopting the parent's child or in identifying or locating a child to be adopted, provided that the attorney or health care provider shall also provide an expectant parent and prospective adoptive parent with a list of agencies licensed to assist with adoption support services and counseling. No payment, charge, fee, reimbursement of expense, or exchange of value of any kind may be made to the attorney or health care provider assisting the parent.   (b) An adoption in which an attorney or health care provider assists as allowed under subsection (2)(a) must comply with the provisions of Title 42 and this chapter.   (c) For the purposes of this subsection (2), "health care provider" means a person licensed under Title 37 whose scope of practice includes the provision of obstetrical care.   (3) Licenses are valid for 1 year after issuance. A fee may not be charged for a license.   History: En. Sec. 153, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 311, L. 2001; Sec. 42-8-103, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-103 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 528, L. 2021.
MT Code § 52-8-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-104. Requirements for licensure

  52-8-104. Requirements for licensure. The department may issue licenses to agencies meeting the following minimum requirements:  (1) The chief function of the agency or a specific program within the agency must be the care and placement of children.   (2) The agency operates on a nonprofit basis and is financially responsible in and for its operation.   (3) The agency meets the requirements as designated by the department by rule.   (4) The directing or managing personnel of the agency must be qualified both on the basis of professional educational experience and character.   (5) The agency shall maintain complete records of the children and adoptive or foster parents with which the agency deals. Adoption records must be maintained in accordance with 42-6-101.   (6) The agency shall maintain and use an in-state office for making a social study of the child, particularly with regard to the physical and mental condition of the child and the child's family background.   (7) The agency shall maintain and use an in-state office for conducting a preplacement evaluation for adoptive parents or a home study for foster parents, particularly with regard to the physical and mental health, emotional stability, and personal integrity of the adoptive or foster parents and their ability to promote the child's welfare.   (8) The agency must have the ability to provide education for adoptive or foster parents and adoptive decision support services for placing parents as required in 42-2-409 and department rules.   (9) The agency shall agree to cooperate with courts having jurisdiction in adoptive or foster care matters and with other public agencies having to deal with the welfare of children.   (10) The agency shall, annually, submit a full, complete, and true financial statement to the department, and the statement must contain a full accounting of the operations of the agency during the preceding year.   History: En. Sec. 154, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 311, L. 2001; Sec. 42-8-104, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-104 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 175, L. 2021.
MT Code § 52-8-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-105. and 52-8-106 reserved

  52-8-105 and 52-8-106 reserved.
MT Code § 52-8-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-107. Investigation of agencies -- cancellation of licenses

  52-8-107. Investigation of agencies -- cancellation of licenses. (1) The department may, through its authorized representative, investigate the operations of licensed agencies and may cancel licenses for failure to observe prescribed rules or to maintain minimum requirements. An agency shall give to representatives of the department all information requested and allow them to observe the operation of the agency.   (2) When the department finds, upon the basis of the statement required by 52-8-104(10) or upon its own investigation, that an agency has not conducted or is financially incapable of conducting its operations according to the established standards, the department may suspend, revoke, or deny a license for the agency.   History: En. Sec. 155, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 311, L. 2001; Sec. 42-8-107, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-107 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-8-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 8. Licensing of Child Placement Agency|Part 1. Licensing|52-8-108. Violation a misdemeanor -- penalty

  52-8-108. Violation a misdemeanor -- penalty. (1) Any person who maintains or conducts an agency for procuring the adoption of children or assists in the maintaining or conducting of an agency without first obtaining a child-placing license is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of a first offense shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 1 year in jail and shall be enjoined from further engaging in agency activities.   (2) Upon the second conviction of a person for violation of 52-8-103, 52-8-104, and 52-8-107, the person is guilty of a felony and may be punished by a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years in prison and shall be enjoined from further engaging in agency activities.   History: En. Sec. 156, Ch. 480, L. 1997; Sec. 42-8-108, MCA 1999; redes. 52-8-108 by Sec. 17(3)(e), Ch. 281, L. 2001.
MT Code § 53-1-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 53. Social Services and Institutions|Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions|Part 1. General Provisions|53-1-101. Repealed

  53-1-101. Repealed. Sec. 567, Ch. 546, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 199, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 120, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1402; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 495, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991.
MT Code § 53-1-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 53. Social Services and Institutions|Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions|Part 1. General Provisions|53-1-102. Removal of patients from state custodial institutions or correctional facilities without permission a misdemeanor

  53-1-102. Removal of patients from state custodial institutions or correctional facilities without permission a misdemeanor. (1) A person, other than a parent or one having legal custody of a patient or inmate, who permits or assists a resident patient or inmate of a state custodial institution or correctional facility to leave the institution or facility without permission from the properly authorized member of the staff or proper court order is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding 6 months or by a fine not exceeding $500, or both.   (2) This section may not be construed to conflict with laws relative to inmates of a state prison.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 361, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1417; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 189, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 491, L. 1999.
MT Code § 53-1-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 53. Social Services and Institutions|Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions|Part 1. General Provisions|53-1-103. Distribution of alcoholic beverages or drugs to patients at state custodial institutions or correctional facilities a misdemeanor

  53-1-103. Distribution of alcoholic beverages or drugs to patients at state custodial institutions or correctional facilities a misdemeanor. (1) A person who knowingly sells or distributes or attempts to sell or distribute alcoholic beverages or drugs to the resident patients or inmates of a state custodial institution or correctional facility without permission of the medical staff is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by imprisonment in a county detention facility not exceeding 6 months or by a fine not exceeding $500, or both.   (2) This section may not be construed to conflict with laws relative to inmates of a state prison.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 362, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1418; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 189, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 491, L. 1999.
MT Code § 53-1-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 53. Social Services and Institutions|Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions|Part 1. General Provisions|53-1-104. Release of arsonist -- notification of department of justice

  53-1-104. Release of arsonist -- notification of department of justice. (1) Each of the following institutions, correctional facilities, or other facilities having the charge or custody of a person convicted of arson or of a person acquitted of arson on the ground of mental disease or disorder shall give written notification to the department of justice when the person is admitted or released by it:  (a) the Montana state hospital;   (b) a state prison;   (c) a Montana correctional facility housing youth; or   (d) a county or city detention facility.   (2) The notification must disclose:   (a) the name of the person;   (b) where the person is or will be located; and   (c) the type of fire the person was involved in.   History: En. 80-1403.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 206, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1403.1; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 361, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 363, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 14, Sp. L. June 1986; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 579, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 236, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 189, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 491, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 161, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 339, L. 2021.