Montana § 41-5-1606 - Public Safety
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1606 — Public Safety, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-5-1606. Public Safety
Public safety. (1) In determining whether the public safety is served by designating a case an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution, the court shall consider the following factors: (a) the seriousness of the alleged offense in terms of community protection, including the existence of any aggravating factors, the use of a firearm, and the impact on the victim; (b) the culpability of the youth in committing the alleged offense, including the level of the youth's participation in planning and carrying out the offense and the existence of mitigating factors; (c) the youth's prior record of delinquency; (d) the youth's treatment history, including the youth's past willingness to participate meaningfully in available treatment; (e) the adequacy of the dispositions available in the juvenile justice system; and (f) the dispositional options available for the youth. (2) In considering the factors listed in subsection (1), the court shall give greater weight to the seriousness of the alleged offense and the youth's prior record of delinquency than to the other listed factors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 41-5-1606
What does Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-1606 cover?
Section 41-5-1606 ("Public Safety") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 41-5-1606?
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