This bill aims to revise various aspects of the criminal justice system in Montana by creating a Montana Criminal Justice Data Warehouse. It allows the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and the Legislative Services Division Director direct access to this data warehouse, enhancing transparency and data utilization within the system. Additionally, the bill revises the duties and membership of the Criminal Justice Oversight Council, establishes data project priorities for the 2024-2025 interim, and sets forth new reporting requirements.

Furthermore, the bill includes definitions relevant to the new provisions and provides an appropriation to support these initiatives. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 1-1-207, 5-12-303, 46-1-1103, and 53-1-216, to incorporate these changes. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Amended: 5-12-303, 53-1-216