Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to presentence investigations and reports in Montana. The bill mandates that the court shall order a presentence investigation and report in specific circumstances, such as when a defendant claims a mental disease or disorder at the time of sentencing. It also clarifies that the presentence investigation must be completed within 30 business days of a plea or verdict, and it requires the inclusion of a mental evaluation if applicable. Additionally, the bill specifies that the court must consider the presentence investigation report prior to sentencing and outlines the content that must be included in the report.

Furthermore, the bill introduces an appropriation of $2,410,613 from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to implement the provisions of this act. The legislation emphasizes the importance of timely and thorough presentence investigations to ensure that the court has all relevant information when making sentencing decisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the judicial process by ensuring that presentence investigations are conducted consistently and comprehensively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(1): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(2): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(3): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(4): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(5): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(6): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(7): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(8): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1(9): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_1: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_2(1): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_2(2): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_2(3): 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242
SB0084_2: 46-12-211, 46-14-311, 46-18-111, 46-18-112, 46-18-242