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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. Access the Department of Corrections Policies Manual (last updated 07/06/2026). For definitions, access the Glossary. For common acronyms, access the Acronyms.

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. 

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All policies are downloadable in PDF format. A free copy Adobe Acrobat Reader® can be obtained at http://get.adobe.com/reader/

For policy and procedure inquiries, please contact corpolicy@mt.gov.

DOC Policies Index

Section 1: General Administration

Section 2: Fiscal Management

Section 3: Human Resources

Montana Department of Corrections adheres 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:


Section 4: Staff Development and Training

Section 5: Case Records Management

Section 7: Information Systems

Section 8: Victim Services

Section 1: Building and Safety Codes

Section 2: Size, Organization and Location

Section 3: Housing

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

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

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.

DOC Administrative Rules

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 

corpolicy@mt.gov