Montana SB374 revises laws concerning contempt, including modifying the definition of contempt, limiting fines, and allowing laypersons to advise.

Montana SB374 generally revises laws concerning contempt. It specifies that violating a gag order is not contempt if the person has rightfully proclaimed their First Amendment rights. It requires a jury trial in certain situations and prohibits non-attorney laypersons from being held in contempt in specific scenarios. The bill allows laypersons to appear with a plaintiff or defendant in court and advise or give legal information, provided they do not deceive the plaintiff or defendant about being an attorney.

Montana SB374 revises laws concerning contempt, including modifying the definition of contempt, limiting fines, and allowing laypersons to advise.

Montana SB374 generally revises laws concerning contempt. It specifies that violating a gag order is not contempt if the person has rightfully proclaimed their First Amendment rights. It requires a jury trial in certain situations and prohibits non-attorney laypersons from being held in contempt in specific scenarios. The bill allows laypersons to appear with a plaintiff or defendant in court and advise or give legal information, provided they do not deceive the plaintiff or defendant about being an attorney.