HB612

Generally revise criminal procedure laws

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Montana HB612 revises criminal procedure laws, particularly concerning the revocation of suspended or deferred sentences.

Montana HB612 amends criminal procedure laws to address the revocation of suspended or deferred sentences. If a suspended or deferred sentence is revoked, the new sentence must run consecutively to any existing sentence unless the original sentence ran concurrently. The judge must consider elapsed time served without violations as credit against the sentence. Credit must be allowed for time served in a detention center or for home arrest time already served. The bill also outlines procedures for revocation hearings, including the right to counsel and the opportunity to present evidence.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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20 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President