This bill aims to revise existing laws concerning the electronic monitoring of defendants. It introduces a requirement for law enforcement to provide notice to victims regarding the availability of victim notification technology, ensuring that victims are informed about the tools available to them. Additionally, the bill mandates that a county attorney or other prosecuting attorney must be notified within one business day if a defendant violates any geographic restrictions imposed on them.

The bill also includes amendments to Section 46-9-108 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), although specific details of these amendments are not provided in the summary. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance communication and accountability in the electronic monitoring process, thereby improving the safety and awareness of victims in relation to defendants under monitoring.

Statutes affected:
HB0790_1.pdf: 46-9-108
Introduced: 46-9-108