House Bill No. introduced by G. Nikolakakos, S. Kelly, S. Fitzpatrick, and N. Duram proposes amendments to Section 46-5-105 of the Montana Code Annotated regarding strip searches in jails or correctional facilities. The bill stipulates that individuals who will be housed in such facilities for more than 12 hours following an initial appearance or arraignment may be subjected to a strip search. This search must be conducted by a peace officer or law enforcement employee of the same sex and cannot include penetration of any body cavity.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for counties in Montana to pay a $250 fee to the Department of Justice to assist in developing guidelines for conducting strip searches. The amendments clarify the conditions under which strip searches can be performed and establish a financial mechanism to support the implementation of these guidelines.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-5-105
HB0605_1(1): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(2): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(3): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(4): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(5): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(6): 46-5-105
HB0605_1(7): 46-5-105
HB0605_1: 46-5-105
HB0605_2(1): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(10): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(11): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(12): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(13): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(2): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(3): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(4): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(5): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(6): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(7): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(8): 46-5-105
HB0605_2(9): 46-5-105
HB0605_2: 46-5-105
HB0605_3: 46-5-105