Montana Code Annotated · § 7-32-2248 — Inmate endangerment -- penalty

(1) A detention center administrator or staff member commits the offense of inmate endangerment if the administrator or staff member knowingly:

(a) places or keeps a juvenile with adult inmates;

(b) uses corporal punishment against an inmate; or

(c) uses physical force against an inmate, except as necessary for:

(i) self-defense;

(ii) control of inmates;

(iii) protection of another person from imminent physical attack; or

(iv) prevention of riot or escape.

(2) A person who commits the offense of inmate endangerment shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.