Generally revise bail laws
This bill revises Montana's bail laws to require that anyone arrested on a warrant issued by another state must appear before the judge who issued it before being granted bail, with limited exceptions if that judge is unavailable. It also mandates that release or detention decisions be made immediately at a defendant's first court appearance, using validated risk assessment tools and considering factors such as the nature of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, community ties, financial resources, and any threats to public safety. Additionally, the bill sets guidelines for determining bail amounts, requiring that they be reasonable and considerate of the defendant's financial ability, prior record, community ties, and mental health status while ensuring the defendant appears in court and does not pose a danger to others.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 14, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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