Montana State Prison is divided into two parts: the high security side and the low security side. A fence topped with separatess the two classes of prisoners. There is no mixing of the populations. Convicted of a violent crime, I began my sentence on the high-side... »
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Reporting MSP/DOC Staff Misconduct…
For most, that sense of powerlessness evolves from our own ignorance of the laws that are there to protect us. Most of us find ourselves unaware, or uninformed, of the... »
Law and Justice Interim Committee meeting Feb. 8th & 9th in Helena…
The Law and Justice Interim Committee will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. in Room 137 of the Capitol Building on Monday and Tuesday, February 8-9. »
February Montana Legislative Branch newsletter available…
The February issue of the Montana Legislative Branch newsletter is available on the legislative branch homepage at www.leg.mt.gov under "What's New". »
First National Summit on “Justice Reinvestment” Held on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan group of congressional and state leaders and experts on criminal justice policy came together yesterday to examine how states are changing their crime and corrections policies through... »
Please take our MTCJRN 2010 priorites survey…
We look forward to your input and help in creating “positives changes” and a more efficient criminal justice system for Montana. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RR3WKX8 »
Have info on Montana prison system mental health treatment??
Matt Brown of the Associated Press in Billings is investigating the treatment of people who live with mental illness in the State Prison. Please contact Mr. Brown if... »
Schweitzer Admin cuts Advisory Councils…
Cutting the two Corrections Department councils will save about $18,000 over a two-year period, she said. The money pays for staff support time, travel costs and per-diem payments to... »
Thanks to John Wirtala for informing the public of the Parole Board activities.
"They offer an inmate a parole board meeting before they are eligible. If the inmate isn’t aware of this when he shows up they flip them for a full... »
Montana Criminal Justice Reform Network Priorities Survey…
Connections is gearing up for 2010 and we would like your opinions and input, as to what the priorities should be as we move forward. We look forward to... »

