Montana pauses new women's prison, eyes expansion at existing sites
The Department of Corrections is exploring moves to Pine Hills and Boulder as 66 women remain in county jails awaiting transfer, officials said.
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Montana pauses new women's prison, eyes expansion at existing sites
BILLINGS - Montana has put plans for a new women's prison on hold.The Montana Department of Corrections announced Thursday it is looking to expand capacity at existing locations for adult female inmates instead of constructing a new facility.Watch the report here: Montana pauses new women's prison, eyes expansion at existing sitesThe Montana Women's Prison in Billings is already full, with 66 women still waiting in county jails to be transferred…
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Daily MontananState may renovate, convert Pine Hills into adult female prison
The Montana Department of Corrections announced on Thursday it was looking to move some adult female prisoners and potentially renovate a Miles City facility in an effort to address overcrowding issues. DOC is “exploring” housing some adult female prisoners at…
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