House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to the judiciary by allowing justices of the Supreme Court or district court judges to issue subpoenas requested by officers of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force during investigations of offenses involving the sexual exploitation of minors. The bill specifies that subpoenas can be issued only when necessary for the administration of justice, and outlines the types of records that may be required for such investigations. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "internet crimes against children task force officer" and includes provisions for codification within Title 46, chapter 4.

The bill also includes several deletions from existing law, such as the allocation of the Judicial Standards Commission to the Department of Justice and the prohibition of a judge from serving as the presiding officer of the commission. Furthermore, it establishes a new burden of proof for claims that legislative acts violate the Montana Constitution, requiring challengers to demonstrate unconstitutionality beyond a reasonable doubt. The effective date of the act is set for passage and approval, with specific provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025.

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(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