Montana § 44-15-107 - Disclosure To Criminal Defendants
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-15-107 — Disclosure To Criminal Defendants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-15-107. Disclosure To Criminal Defendants
Disclosure to criminal defendants. (1) A law enforcement agency or the department shall disclose the use of facial recognition technology on a criminal defendant to that defendant in a timely manner prior to trial. (2) Discovery of an application, affidavit, or court order relating to the use of facial recognition and any documents related to the use or request for use of facial recognition technology, if any, are subject to the provisions in Title 46, chapter 15. (3) Data derived from the use of facial recognition technology in violation of this part: (a) must be considered unlawfully obtained and, except as otherwise provided by law, must be deleted on discovery; and (b) is inadmissible in evidence in a proceeding in or before a public official, department, regulatory body, court, or authority.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-15-107
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-15-107 cover?
Section 44-15-107 ("Disclosure To Criminal Defendants") 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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