The bill revises existing laws related to court officers in Montana, specifically allowing the chief of police to appoint special service officers as court officers. It amends Section 3-6-303 to include the appointment of special services officers alongside police and reserve officers, with the requirement that one of these officers must attend court sessions and perform duties as directed by the judge.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "special services officer" in Section 7-32-201 to include both part-time and full-time officers, as well as the possibility of these officers being either volunteers or paid members of a law enforcement agency. This change broadens the scope of who can serve in this capacity, allowing for greater flexibility in staffing court-related duties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-6-303, 7-32-201