Montana § 44-2-503 - Missing Children Information Program
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-2-503 — Missing Children Information Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-2-503. Missing Children Information Program
Missing children information program. (1) The department of justice shall establish a missing children information program to create a central repository to aid in the location of missing children in Montana. (2) The missing children information program shall: (a) establish a system of intrastate communication of information relating to any child determined to be missing by the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child or by a law enforcement authority; (b) provide a centralized file for the exchange of information on missing children within the state, including information obtained under the provisions of 44-2-401 ; (c) interface with the national crime information center computer system for exchange of information on children suspected of interstate travel; and (d) provide the superintendent of public instruction each month with a list of missing Montana school children for the purposes of 44-2-506 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-2-503
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-2-503 cover?
Section 44-2-503 ("Missing Children Information Program") 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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