LC 28 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise criminal justice oversight council laws

This bill amends Montana law to revise the composition and duties of the Criminal Justice Oversight Council, expanding the types of local court judges eligible for appointment to the council. The key changes include clarifying that both district court judges and municipal court judges or justices of the peace may serve, while maintaining the existing 18-member structure that includes legislators, state agency directors, and community representatives. The council will continue its role of monitoring the criminal justice system, recommending data policies, and providing guidance to the board of crime control, with provisions for filling vacancies and reimbursing member expenses. Additionally, the bill directs the code commissioner to reorganize the statute within the Montana Code Annotated for better integration with other criminal justice laws.
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 27, 2024 Last action Jan 15, 2025
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