This bill amends the Montana Youth Court Act by revising definitions within the existing legal framework. A significant change is the inclusion of corporations or other entities as potential victims under the definition of "victim," which previously only recognized natural persons. Additionally, the bill makes various updates to the definitions of terms used throughout the Youth Court Act, ensuring clarity and consistency in the language.

The bill specifically deletes the term "natural" from the definition of "victim," thereby broadening the scope of who can be recognized as a victim in cases involving youth offenses. This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding youth court proceedings and ensure that all affected parties, including organizations, are acknowledged in the judicial process. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-5-103
HB0173_1(1): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(2): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(3): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(4): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(5): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(6): 41-5-103
HB0173_1(7): 41-5-103
HB0173_1: 41-5-103
HB0173_2(1): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(10): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(11): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(12): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(2): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(3): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(4): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(5): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(6): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(7): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(8): 41-5-103
HB0173_2(9): 41-5-103
HB0173_2: 41-5-103
HB0173_3: 41-5-103
HB0173_X(1): 41-5-103
HB0173_X(2): 41-5-103
HB0173_X(3): 41-5-103
HB0173_X(4): 41-5-103
HB0173_X(5): 41-5-103
HB0173_X: 41-5-103