Montana § 3-1-708 - Pretrial Program -- Rulemaking
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-708 — Pretrial Program -- Rulemaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-708. Pretrial Program -- Rulemaking
Pretrial program -- rulemaking. (1) Within the limits of available funds, the office of court administrator shall develop and administer a pretrial program for misdemeanor or felony defendants that includes the use of a validated pretrial risk assessment tool. (2) The office of court administrator may use program funds to: (a) develop, implement, and administer the pretrial program; and (b) make allocations to counties or organizations contracting with a county to provide pretrial services. (3) Allocated funds may be used for pretrial services staff, to obtain assessment instruments, and to provide supervision of pretrial misdemeanor or felony defendants. (4) In administering the pretrial program, the office shall: (a) identify priorities for funding services and activities and the criteria for the allocation of program funds, including that courts accepting funds shall use a validated risk assessment tool to assign release conditions and determine placement options; (b) monitor the expenditure of funds by counties and organizations receiving funds under this section; (c) evaluate the effectiveness of services and activities under this section; (d) establish an advisory council that includes local and district court judges and other stakeholders to provide guidance to the office; and (e) develop policies and procedures necessary to implement this section, subject to approval of the supreme court. (5) (a) Funds available under subsection (1) consist of state appropriations and federal funds received by the office for the purposes of administering the pretrial program or any funds received pursuant to subsection (5)(b). (b) The office may accept gifts, grants, and donations from other public or private sources, which must be used within the scope of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-1-708
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-708 cover?
Section 3-1-708 ("Pretrial Program -- Rulemaking") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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