ARM 20.27.201. PURPOSE

(1) These rules establish the licensing requirements for the operation, security, and physical condition, as well as for the safety, health, treatment and discipline of persons confined in a private correctional facility within the state of Montana pursuant to 53-30-604 , MCA, providing that a private correctional facility conforms to applicable American Correctional Association (ACA), and National Commission of Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, and providing that a facility achieves accreditation from ACA and NCCHC within three years of the date it begins operation, and maintains ACA and NCCHC accreditation thereafter.