State officials settle on Laurel for forensic psychiatric facility

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 986

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Despite pushback from neighbors, state officials made a final decision to build the 32-bed hospital on the edge of Laurel’s city limits.

The 114-acre parcel has been the subject of a nearly yearlong tussle between residents and state officials, and Gov. Greg Gianforte promised in December 2025 that a facility would not go where it’s unwanted.

Defendants will be evaluated for whether they’re fit to stand trial at the facility. Nearby residents …

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