Montana State Prison Procedures
Montana State Prison Procedures
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Section 1: General Administration
- 1.1.6a Incident Reporting (11/15/2020)
- 1.1.8 Media Relations (08/22/2017)
- 1.1.10 MSP/MCE Tours (10/15/2021)
- 1.1.17 PREA (07/07/2021)
Section 2: Fiscal Management
- 1.2.10 Canteen (09/30/2021)
- 1.2.12 Inmate Welfare (D.S.) (09/15/2020)
- 1.2.18 Fleet Vehicle Management (09/15/2020)
Section 3: Personnel
- 1.3.16A Religious Volunteer Services (03/15/2021)
- 1.3.46 Employee Meal Breaks (08/31/2021)
- 1.3.100 Employee Recognition Program (05/31/2021)
- 1.3.102 Correctional Officer Post Assignments (05/31/2021)
Section 4: Training and Staff Development
(see DOC policies)
Section 5: Case Records/Good Time
(see DOC policies)
Section 6: Research
(see DOC policies)
Section 7: Information Systems
(see DOC policies)
Section 8: Victims
(see DOC policies)
Section 1: Building and Safety Codes
- 2.1.1 MSP Maintenance (01/15/2021)
- 2.1.3 Land Use Restrictions (02/28/2021)
Section 2: Size and Organization
(see DOC policies)
Section 3: Housing
(see DOC policies)
Section 1: Security and Control
- 3.1.1 Management of the Security Program (08/23/2017)
- 3.1.2A Post Orders (04/30/2021)
- 3.1.3 MSP Logs and Record Keeping System (08/06/2021)
- 3.1.4 Perimeter Security (04/30/2021)
- 3.1.5 Entrance Procedures & Detainment of Non-Offenders (12/15/2021)
- 3.1.6 Control Center Operations (10/30/2020)
- 3.1.7 Emergency Equipment and Armory Operations (Restricted Access)
- 3.1.8 Use of Force and Restraints (05/20/2024)
- 3.1.8A Use of Chemical Agents & Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (07/15/2021)
- 3.1.8B Taser Deployment (10/30/2020)
- 3.1.11 Inmate Movement Control (D.S.) (09/15/2021)
- 3.1.12 Inmate Escort & Transport (Restricted Access)
- 3.1.13 Key Control (Restricted Access)
- 3.1.14 Tool Control (D.S.) (10/15/2020)
- 3.1.15 Security Inspections (09/15/2020)
- 3.1.17A Searches (D.S.) (12/15/2021)
- 3.1.17B Contraband Control (D.S.) (12/15/2021)
- 3.1.17C Body Scanners (05/31/2021)
- 3.1.20 Inmate Drug Testing (07/15/2021)
- 3.1.21 Inmate Count & Supervision (01/30/2021)
- 3.1.30 Funeral, Sick Bed Visits, Emergency Temporary Leave for Inmates (04/30/2021)
- 3.1.31 Firearms (Restricted Access)
- 3.1.33 Radio Communications (02/28/2021)
- 3.1.100 Supervision of Inmates (D.S.) (08/06/2021)
- 3.1.101 Inmate Driving Permits, Driver's Licenses, & State ID (06/15/2021)
- 3.1.104 Employee ID Card (04/30/2021)
- 3.1.105 Tower Regulations (Restricted Access)
- 3.1.107 Inmate ID Cards (10/15/2020)
Section 2: Safety and Emergency Procedures
- 3.2.1 Emergency Preparedness (D.S.) (08/15/2020)
- 3.2.1B Correctional Incident Command (previously 3.7.4) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.2 Tactical Teams (previously 3.7.9 and 3.2.9) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.3 Airspace Security (previously 3.7.10) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.4 Bomb Threats, Suspicious Objects (previously 3.7.11) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.5 Internal Evacuation (previously 3.7.14) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.6 External Evacuation (Previously 3.7.15) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.7 Emergency Perimeter Security (Previously 3.7.17) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.8 Facility Lockdown (previously 3.7.18) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.10 Fire and Life Safety (D.S.) (12/01/2016)
- 3.2.11 Escapes (previously 3.2.2) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.12 Control and Use of Hazardous Materials (01/15/2021)
- 3.2.13 Safety Inspections (D.S.) (10/15/2020)
- 3.2.16 Post Trauma Response (previously 3.7.8) (03/06/2020)
- 3.2.20 Hazardous / Dangerous Material Incidents (09/15/2020)
- 3.2.26 Disturbances / Riots (previously 3.7.26) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.102 CISC Exercise Design and Evaluation (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.103 MSP Emergency Response Management (previously 3.7.6) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.104 Emergency Media Relations (previously 3.7.7 & 3.2.104) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.106 Emergency Staffing / Job Action Plan (previously 3.7.13) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.107 Negotiations Management (previously 3.7.21) (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.110 Critical Incident Fact Finding (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.122 Natural Disasters (Restricted Access)
- 3.2.123 Utility Failure (Restricted Access)
Section 3: Inmate Rights & Privileges
- 3.3.2 Inmate Legal Access to Courts (09/01/2020)
- 3.3.4 Media Access to Inmates (D.S.) (01/15/2022)
- 3.3.5 Inmate/Staff Communication Methods (05/20/2024)
- 3.3.7 Inmate Access to Telephones (12/15/2021)
- 3.3.8 Inmate Visiting (12/15/2021)
- 3.3.10 Inmate Issued Computer Tablets (06/15/2021)
- 3.3.21 Inmate Video Visitation (12/15/2021)
Section 4: Rules and Discipline
- 3.4.1 Institutional Discipline (05/20/2024)
- 3.4.3 Tobacco Use Regulations (04/30/2021)
- 3.4.100 Pre-Hearing Confinement (05/20/2024)
- 3.4.101 Informant Information Reports (Restricted Access)
- 3.4.102 Unit Rules (12/15/2021)
Section 5: Special Management
Section 6: Executions
- 3.6.1 Executions (09/01/2020)
Section 1: Reception and Orientation
- 4.1.1 Inmate Admissions Process (02/01/2022)
- 4.1.2 Inmate Reception & Orientation (09/30/2021)
- 4.1.3 Inmate Personal Property (12/15/2021)
- 4.1.3A Inmate Personal Property Inventory (12/15/2021)
Section 2: Classification
- 4.2.1 Inmate Classification System (05/20/2024)
- 4.2.200 Special Management Inmates (05/20/2024)
- 4.2.202 Inmate Separation Needs (03/06/2020)
Section 3: Food Service
(see DOC policies)
Section 4: Sanitation and Hygiene
- 4.4.1 Inmate Hygiene, Clothing and Linen Supplies (11/15/2020)
Section 5: Health Care
- MSP Health Services Procedure Index
- MSP HS A-02.0 Responsible Health Authority (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS A-06.0 Continuous Quality Improvement Program (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS A-09 Procedures in the Event of an Inmate Death (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-01.0 Healthy Lifestyle Promotion (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.0 Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.1 Respiratory Protection Program (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.2 Blood-Borne Pathogens (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.4 Disease Prevention - TB Control Plan (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.5 Decontamination of Medical Equipment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.6 Community Acquired MRSA Control Plan (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.7 Infirmary Food Service Sanitation (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-02.8 Ectoparasite Control (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-03.0 Clinical Preventive Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-04.0 Medical Surveillance of Inmate Workers (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-07.0 Communication on Patient Health Needs (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-08.0 Patient Safety and Clinical Error Reporting System (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS B-09.0 Staff Safety (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS C-01.0 Credentials (10/01/2021)
- MSP HS C-02.0 Clinical Performance Enhancement (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS C-03.0 Orientation for Health Staff (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS C-05.0 Medication Administration Training (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS C-06.0 Inmate Workers (10/01/2021)
- MSP HS C-07.0 Medical Staffing Plan (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-01.0 Pharmaceutical Operations (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.0 Discharge Medications (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.1 Inmate Self Medication (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.2 Disposal of Expired, Discontinued, or Damaged Narcotics (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.3 Medication Box Self-Administration System (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.4 Medication Starter Doses (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-02.5 Sterile Parenteral Products (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-03.0 Clinical Space, Equipment, and Supplies (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-04.0 Diagnostic Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-05.0 Medical Diets (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-07.0 Emergency Medical Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-07.1 Urgent and Emergent Response (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS D-07.2 Crash Cart (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-02.0 Intake Health Screening and Physical Assessment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-03.0 Transfer Clearance (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-05.0 Mental Health Screenings and Evaluations (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.1 Initial Dental Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.2 Emergency Dental Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.3 Non-Emergent Dental Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.4 Periodontal Care (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.5 Dental Prosthetic Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.6 Outside Dental Consultation or Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.7 Dental Services Review (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.8 Dental Infection Control (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-06.9 Dental Tool Control (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-07.0 Non-Emergent Health Care Requests (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-08.0 Nursing Assessment Protocols (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-08.1 Wound Documentation With or Without Photography (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS E-09.0 Continuity, Coordination, and Quality of Care During Incarceration (12/31/2019)
- MSP HS E-10.0 Discharge Planning (10/01/2020)
- MSP HS F-01.0 Chronic Disease Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-01.1 Inmates with Special Health Needs (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-02.0 Infirmary Level Care (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-03.0 Mental Health Services (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-04.0 Medically Supervised Withdrawal and Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-06.0 PREA Mental Health Assessments (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS F-07.0 Care for the Terminally Ill (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-01.0 Mental Health Observation and Clinical Restraints (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-02.0 Mental Health Evaluations of Inmates in Restrictive Housing (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-03.0 Involuntary Psychotropic Medications (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-03.1 Emergency Medications (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-04.0 Forensic Information, Therapeutic Relationship, and Disciplinary Actions (06/30/2026)
- MSP HS G-05.0 Informed Consent (12/31/2019)
- MSP HS G-05.1 Right to Refuse Medical Treatment (06/30/2026)
- MSP 4.5.63 Inmate Peer Mentor Program (07/02/2024)
- MSP 4.5.100 Suicide Risk Management (07/02/2024)
Section 6: Release/Placement
(see DOC policies)
Section 7 & 8: Interstate Transfers & Contracted Inmate Placement
- MSP 4.7.100 Interstate Compact Transfers (04/30/2021)
- MSP 4.8.100 Contract Placement Bureau Operations (04/30/2021)
Section 1: Work Programs
- MSP 5.1.3 Inmate Community Work Programs and Projects (12/28/2016)
- MSP 5.1.6 Wild Land Fire Crew (11/30/2021)
- MSP 5.1.102 Inmate participation in a Long Term Work Program (06/15/2021)
- MSP 5.1.104 Inmate Worker and Student Appreciation Day (06/30/2020)
Section 2: Industries (Correctional Enterprises)
(see DOC policies)
Section 3: Education Programs
- MSP 5.3.1 Inmate Academic Education (10/30/2020)
- MSP 5.3.2 Library Services (10/15/2019)
- MSP 5.3.101 KMSP Closed Circuit Television (10/30/2020)
Section 5: Recreation and Activities
- MSP 5.5.2 Inmate Organizations (12/15/2021)
- MSP 5.5.3 Recreation Programs (03/15/2021)
- MSP 5.5.4 Hobby Crafts Program (12/15/2021)
- MSP 5.5.100 Food Sales and Inmate Handouts (D.S.) (08/31/2021)
- MSP 5.5.101 Special Activities (06/15/2021)
- MSP 5.5.103 Inmate Organization and Activity Sponsors (07/15/2021)
- MSP 5.5.104 Inmate Housing Unit Representatives (11/30/2021)
Section 6: Religious Programs
- MSP 5.6.1 Religious Programming (03/15/2021)