LC 1502 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise definition of victim in youth court act

This bill amends the Montana Youth Court Act to expand the legal definition of "victim" to include corporations and other entities, allowing these organizations to seek justice when harmed by youth offenses. The change directly affects how cases are handled in Montana's youth court system by broadening who can be recognized as a victim under the law. The amendment modifies Section 41-5-103 of the Montana Code Annotated to update the definitions used throughout the youth court framework. This revision ensures that business entities and organizations can participate in youth court proceedings when they are harmed by delinquent youth behavior.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 16, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2025
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