Montana § 41-5-1202 - Preliminary Inquiry -- Procedure -- Youth Assessment
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§ 41-5-1202. Preliminary Inquiry -- Procedure -- Youth Assessment
Preliminary inquiry -- procedure -- youth assessment. (1) In conducting a preliminary inquiry under 41-5-1201 , the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer shall: (a) advise the youth of the youth's rights under this chapter and the constitutions of the state of Montana and the United States; (b) determine whether the matter is within the jurisdiction of the court; (c) determine, if the youth is in detention, a youth assessment center, or shelter care, whether detention, placement in a youth assessment center, or shelter care should be continued or modified based upon criteria set forth in 41-5-341 through 41-5-343 . (2) In conducting a preliminary inquiry, the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer may: (a) require the presence of any person relevant to the inquiry; (b) request subpoenas from the judge to accomplish this purpose; (c) require investigation of the matter by any law enforcement agency or any other appropriate state or local agency; (d) perform a youth assessment pursuant to 41-5-1203 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1202 cover?
Section 41-5-1202 ("Preliminary Inquiry -- Procedure -- Youth Assessment") 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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