Senate Bill No. introduced by B. Usher proposes amendments to the Montana Code Annotated regarding the transfer of jurisdiction for offenders with suspended or deferred sentences. The bill allows a county attorney to file a petition to transfer a case to the county where a new felony is alleged to have occurred if the offender has previously been sentenced for a felony in a different county. This provision aims to consolidate cases and streamline the legal process. Additionally, a filing fee of $120 is established for such petitions.

The bill also amends existing sections related to the revocation of suspended or deferred sentences, clarifying the procedures for filing petitions and the responsibilities of the court and county attorneys. Key changes include the requirement for the petition to be served on relevant parties, including the county attorney in the original sentencing county and the sentencing judge. The amendments ensure that the legal framework surrounding probation and revocation hearings is updated to reflect these new processes, enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system in handling cases involving offenders with multiple felony charges across different jurisdictions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0552_1(1): 46-18-203, 46-23-1011
SB0552_1: 46-18-203, 46-23-1011