The bill aims to revise laws related to the judiciary by allowing a Supreme Court justice or district court judge to issue subpoenas at the request of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force officer. This provision is specifically designed for investigations involving the sexual exploitation of minors, enabling judges to command individuals to appear and provide necessary documentation related to the investigation. The bill also includes a definition of an "internet crimes against children task force officer" as a peace officer assigned to the task force recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Additionally, the bill removes several provisions related to the Judicial Standards Commission, including its allocation to the Department of Justice for administrative purposes and the stipulation that a judge on the commission cannot serve as its presiding officer. It also establishes the burden of proof for claims that a legislative act violates the Montana Constitution. The bill is intended to be codified as part of Title 46, chapter 4, and will take effect upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1(1): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1(2): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1(3): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1(4): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1(5): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_1: 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(1): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(10): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(11): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(12): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(13): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(14): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(15): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(2): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(3): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(4): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(5): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(6): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(7): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(8): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2(9): 3-1-1101, 3-2-701
HB0710_2: 3-1-1101, 3-2-701