The bill revises the requirements for domestic violence intervention program grants administered by the Montana Board of Crime Control. It allows the Board to provide grants to communities specifically for monitoring compliance with court-ordered requirements for offenders who have been convicted of or charged with certain offenses, including partner or family member assault, strangulation of a partner or family member, or violations of protection orders. The bill amends Section 44-7-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect these changes.

Key amendments include the replacement of the term "sentencing" with "court-ordered" requirements, broadening the scope to include offenders who are "charged with" the specified offenses, in addition to those who are convicted. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Montana Board of Crime Control in administering the program, which includes identifying funding priorities, monitoring expenditures, evaluating service effectiveness, and adopting necessary rules for implementation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-7-201