Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 32. LAW ENFORCEMENT

Part 22. Detention Centers

Inmate Endangerment -- Penalty

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.

History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 461, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 707, Ch. 61, L. 2007.