This bill amends Section 46-23-506 of the Montana Code Annotated, which pertains to the registration requirements for sexual and violent offenders. It establishes that a county attorney must notify the Attorney General's office when a petition to relieve an offender of their duty to register is filed. The bill outlines the conditions under which both sexual and violent offenders may petition for relief from registration after a specified period, with the requirement that the petition be served to the county attorney and the victim of the last offense, if their address is available.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the court will consider the offender's clean record and the necessity of continued registration for public protection when deciding on the petition. It also clarifies that certain offenders, such as those convicted of specific serious offenses or designated as sexually violent predators, are not eligible for relief from registration. The amendments aim to streamline the process for offenders seeking relief while ensuring that victims are informed and considered in the decision-making process.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-23-506
HB0268_1(1): 46-23-506
HB0268_1(2): 46-23-506
HB0268_1(3): 46-23-506
HB0268_1(4): 46-23-506
HB0268_1(5): 46-23-506
HB0268_1(6): 46-23-506
HB0268_1: 46-23-506
HB0268_2: 46-23-506
HB0268_X(1): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(10): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(11): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(12): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(2): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(3): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(4): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(5): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(6): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(7): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(8): 46-23-506
HB0268_X(9): 46-23-506
HB0268_X: 46-23-506