Montana § 44-5-503 - Duties Of Section
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 44-5-503 — Duties Of Section, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-5-503. Duties Of Section
Duties of section. The section may not initiate investigations to gather criminal intelligence information, but subject to standards and procedures provided by this part and to other limitations imposed by law, the section shall: (1) establish and maintain liaison with participating law enforcement agencies to foster a meaningful exchange of criminal intelligence information; (2) develop and maintain a system for collecting, reviewing, storing, referencing, indexing, and disseminating criminal intelligence information; (3) receive and collect information from participating law enforcement agencies; (4) develop an analytical capability to provide useful strategic and tactical intelligence reports; (5) maintain the integrity and security of all information collected by the section; and (6) develop methods of evaluating the effectiveness of the section in accomplishing its goals and in safeguarding the privacy of all individuals about whom the section has information.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 44-5-503
What does Montana Code Annotated § 44-5-503 cover?
Section 44-5-503 ("Duties Of Section") 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 § 44-5-503?
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