Montana § 5-1-205 - Redistricting Population Data
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 5-1-205 — Redistricting Population Data, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1-205. Redistricting Population Data
Redistricting population data. (1) The center shall prepare redistricting population data that reflects an incarcerated individual at the individual's last known address pursuant to 5-1-206 . (2) The districting and apportionment commission shall use the data to form congressional, state house, or state senate districts. (3) A local government shall use the data to form local government districts that are based on population. An incarcerated individual whose address prior to incarceration is unknown, as determined pursuant to 5-1-206 , may not be included in the calculation used to determine the ideal population of a local government district.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 5-1-205
What does Montana Code Annotated § 5-1-205 cover?
Section 5-1-205 ("Redistricting Population Data") 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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