This bill amends existing laws related to probation conditions in Montana, specifically addressing the authority of probation and parole officers to remove conditions of supervision without requiring objections from the sentencing court, probationer, or county attorney. The bill introduces a process whereby a probation and parole officer can notify relevant parties of the intent to remove a condition, and if no objections are raised within 14 days, the condition is removed. Additionally, if the removed condition affects restitution or contact with the victim, the county attorney is required to notify the victim.

The bill also revises the revocation process for suspended or deferred sentences, allowing for modifications to conditions without a hearing if there are no objections from the involved parties. It emphasizes the importance of victim notification in cases where conditions of supervision are altered, ensuring that victims are informed of changes that may impact their safety or restitution. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the probation process while maintaining necessary safeguards for victims.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(1): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(2): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(3): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(4): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(5): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(6): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1(7): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_1: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(1): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(10): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(11): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(12): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(2): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(3): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(4): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(5): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(6): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(7): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(8): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2(9): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_2: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_X(1): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0070_X: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011