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:

Terms Used In Montana Code 7-32-2234

  • Detention center: means a facility established and maintained by an appropriate entity for the purpose of confining arrested persons or persons sentenced to the detention center. See Montana Code 7-32-2241
  • Detention center administrator: means the sheriff, chief of police, administrator, superintendent, director, or other individual serving as the chief executive officer of a detention center. See Montana Code 7-32-2241
  • Inmate: means a person who is confined in a detention center. See Montana Code 7-32-2241

(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.