Policies
The Montana Department of Corrections policies are public information and are located on this page for convenience.
Please note, the department does not publish its restricted policies as those relate to individual or public safety, or security at DOC facilities.
Policies are continually revised and are updated on the website as promptly as possible.
The DOC and state of Montana are not responsible for any document that is falsified or modified in whole or in part by any individual who accesses them.
Additional Policies
All policies are downloadable in PDF format. A free copy Adobe Acrobat Reader® can be obtained at http://get.adobe.com/reader/DOC Policies Index
Chapter 1: Administration and Management
Section 1 General Administration
Section 2 Fiscal Management
Section 3 Human Resources
Montana Department of Corrections adhere to the State of Montana Human Resources (HR) policies. State HR policies may be found at https://hr.mt.gov/public/policies.
HR policies specific to Montana Department of Corrections are as follows:
HR policies specific to Montana Department of Corrections are as follows:
Section 4 Staff Development and Training
Section 5 Case Records Management
Section 7 Information Systems
Section 8 Victim Services
Chapter 2: Physical Plant
Section 1 Building and Safety Codes
Section 2 Size, Organization and Location
Section 3 Housing
Chapter 3: Facility/Program Operations
Section 1 Security Operations
Section 2 Emergency Management and Safety Plans
Emergency Management Plans
Safety Plans
Section 3 Rights and Privileges
Section 4 Rules and Discipline
Section 5 Special Management
Section 6 Executions
Chapter 4: Facility/Program Services
Section 1 Reception and Orientation
Section 2 Classification
Section 3 Food Service
Section 4 Sanitation and Hygiene
Section 5 Health Services
Section 6 Release/Placement
Chapter 5: Offender Programs
Section 1 Work Programs
Section 2 Montana Correctional Enterprises
Section 3 Education Programs
Section 4 Treatment Programs
Section 5 Recreation Programs
Section 6 Religious Programs
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & NOTICES
The DOC adopts administrative rules by which it implements state law. The department accepts public comment on proposed rules before making a final decision on a proposed rule action. The department files proposal and adoption notices with the Secretary of State’s Office. That office publishes and distributes the final administrative rules adopted by state agencies.
MAR Notice 20-25-71 Hearing Recording
If you would like to receive DOC rulemaking notices, email your name, mailing and/or email address, and whether you prefer to receive notices by email or traditional mail, to CORLegalMailbox@mt.gov