1. (1) Before proceeding with plans to establish a prerelease center, the department must make a written determination that there is a need for a prerelease center in the jurisdiction being considered. The written determination of need must include:

   1. (a) demographic and statistical data on the general and offender population of the jurisdiction; and
   2. (b) the proposed prerelease center's relationship to the correctional needs of the state.
2. (2) The determination of need must be published on the department's website.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-1-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-1-203, MCA

History: NEW, 1998 MAR p. 3114, Eff. 11/20/98; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1456, Eff. 6/22/24.