Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance the presentence investigation process for sexual and violent offenses in Montana by establishing a dedicated Sexual and Violent Offender Presentence Investigation and Reporting Unit within the Department of Corrections. This unit will consist of probation and parole officers tasked with conducting presentence investigations and reports as directed by the court, specifically for cases involving sexual or violent offenses. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify the responsibilities of probation and parole officers and to ensure that presentence investigation reports are completed and submitted to the court within 30 business days following a conviction.

Additionally, the bill modifies Sections 46-18-111 and 46-18-242 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It specifies that the court must order a presentence investigation for defendants convicted of violent offenses and outlines the requirements for psychosexual evaluations in certain cases. The amendments also clarify the role of probation and parole officers in assessing victims' losses during the presentence investigation process. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the definitions and duties of the newly established unit, while also making adjustments to existing provisions to streamline the presentence investigation process and improve the quality of reports submitted to the court.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1(1): 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1(2): 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1(3): 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1(4): 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1(5): 46-18-111, 46-18-242
SB0089_1: 46-18-111, 46-18-242