Establish the sexual and violent offender presentence investigation and reporting unit
This bill creates a new Sexual and Violent Offender Presentence Investigation and Reporting Unit within Montana's Department of Corrections to handle presentence investigations for specific serious crimes. The unit will consist of probation and parole officers who will conduct investigations for defendants convicted of sexual offenses or violent offenses as defined by state law. The bill also clarifies that these reports must be completed within 30 business days and must be considered by the court before sentencing. Additionally, the bill mandates psychosexual evaluations for certain sexual offense convictions and mental health evaluations for specific other offenses, with costs typically paid by the defendant unless they are indigent.
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024
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