SB552

Generally revise criminal justice laws

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB552 revises criminal justice laws, including procedures for probation revocation, conditions for conditional discharge, and victim.

Montana SB552 revises criminal justice laws by modifying procedures for probation revocation, conditions for conditional discharge, and victim notification. The bill allows judges to continue suspended or deferred sentences with modified conditions, including placement in secure or community facilities. It mandates that probationers be present at hearings and have the right to counsel. For sexual offenses, probationers must avoid contact with victims or their family members. The bill also outlines procedures for filing petitions for revocation, including a required filing fee.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker