The bill amends existing Montana law regarding the revocation of suspended or deferred sentences and the imposition of new sentences. Specifically, it stipulates that if a sentence is revoked, the new sentence must run consecutively to any existing sentence unless the original suspended or deferred sentence was served concurrently. This change is reflected in the amendments to Sections 46-18-203 and 46-18-401 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA).

The bill outlines the procedures for revocation hearings, including the requirements for notifying offenders of allegations and their rights during the process. It also clarifies the burden of proof for the prosecution and the judge's options upon finding a violation. The new legal language inserted into the law emphasizes the consecutive nature of sentences upon revocation, ensuring that offenders serve additional time for violations without the possibility of merging sentences unless specified conditions are met.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-18-203, 46-18-401
HB0612_1(1): 46-18-203, 46-18-401
HB0612_1(2): 46-18-203, 46-18-401
HB0612_1(3): 46-18-203, 46-18-401
HB0612_1: 46-18-203, 46-18-401