HB 173: Revise definition of victim in youth court act - Montana

HB0173_2(12).pdf → HB0173_X.pdf · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the Montana Youth Court Act definitions to clarify who counts as a 'victim' (now including corporations) and modernizes terminology for facilities and procedures. It also refines the definition of 'detention' to cover the entire period from initial custody to final court decision, ensuring consistent legal language across the state's juvenile justice system.

Scope change

The bill expands the definition of 'victim' to include corporations and other entities, broadening the scope of who can seek protection under the Youth Court Act.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'victim' was expanded to explicitly include corporations or other entities, not just individuals.

The definition of 'detention' was clarified to cover the full period from when a youth is taken into custody until the final disposition of their case, rather than just specific interim steps.

The definition of 'correctional facility' was updated to allow the Department of Corrections to set specific conditions for which populations can be housed in such facilities via administrative rules.

The definition of 'detention facility' was refined to specify that it is a physically restricting facility designed to prevent a youth from leaving at will.

The definition of 'holdover' was updated to describe it as a physically unrestricting setting approved for temporary detention and supervision.

HB0173_3.pdf → HB0173_2(12).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The document provided is a draft version of a bill that defines terms for the Montana Youth Court Act. The text includes formatting changes, such as updating the bill number to HB0173.2 and adding the sponsor list, but the substantive definitions within the text appear identical to the previous version. No new policy, funding, or eligibility changes are visible in the provided excerpt.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from HB 173 to HB0173.2, and the list of bill sponsors was added to the header.

HB0173_2(11).pdf → HB0173_3.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill updates the Montana Youth Court Act by clarifying that 'victim' can include corporations or other entities, not just individuals. It also revises the definition of 'detention' to cover the period from when a youth is taken into custody until their case is finally resolved, and adjusts the definition of 'holdover' to include physically unrestricting settings. These changes broaden who can be considered a victim in youth court cases and refine how temporary custody and supervision locations are defined.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of who qualifies as a 'victim' in youth court proceedings to include corporations and other entities, in addition to individuals.

ELIGIBILITY

Added the ability for corporations or other entities to be classified as a 'victim' under the Montana Youth Court Act.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'detention' to explicitly include the time between taking a youth into custody and the final disposition of their case.

Revised the definition of 'holdover' to include places approved for temporary detention in physically unrestricting settings.

HB0173_1(7).pdf → HB0173_2(9).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated to include an immediate effective date, meaning the new rules will take effect right away rather than waiting for the next legislative session. The bill's title was also slightly modified to clarify that it amends a specific section of the state code regarding youth court procedures.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on youth court procedures, but the timing of its application has changed to be immediate.

TIMELINE

Added language to provide an immediate effective date for the bill's provisions.

SCOPE

Updated the bill title to explicitly state that it amends Section 41-5-103 of the Montana Code Annotated.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted the bill number format from HB 173.1 to HB0173.2 in the header.

HB0173_2(8).pdf → HB0173_1(7).pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill number was updated from HB 173.2 to HB 173.1, likely reflecting a version change or renumbering. The effective date was removed from the title, and the text was slightly rephrased to remove the phrase 'ANDAMENDING' and the specific mention of an 'IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE' in the summary description.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on the Youth Court Act and amending Section 41-5-103 of the Montana Code Annotated, with no substantive policy changes to the law itself.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 173.2 to HB 173.1, and the title was edited to remove the specific mention of an immediate effective date and a typo in the word 'amending'.

HB0173_1(6).pdf → HB0173_2(8).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated to include an immediate effective date, ensuring the new provisions take effect right away rather than waiting for the next legislative session. The bill's title was slightly modified to reflect this change and to clarify that it amends the Youth Court Act to allow victims to include corporations or other entities in their claims. These changes streamline the legal process for victims by removing delays in enforcement and expanding who can be considered a victim under the law.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly applies immediately upon passage, rather than being subject to a delayed effective date.

TIMELINE

Added an immediate effective date provision to the bill title, ensuring the law takes effect as soon as it is passed.

SCOPE

Updated the bill title to clarify that it amends the Youth Court Act to allow victims to include corporations or other entities.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and numbering adjustments were made to the header and page markers.

HB0173_2(7).pdf → HB0173_1(6).pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 173.2 to HB 173.1, likely indicating a revision or new version of the legislation. The title was slightly modified to improve readability by separating the words 'AND' and 'AMENDING'. The effective date provision was removed from the title, suggesting the bill will now follow standard legislative timing rather than taking immediate effect.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from HB 173.2 to HB 173.1.

The title text was adjusted to separate 'AND' and 'AMENDING' for better formatting.

TIMELINE

The phrase 'AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE' was removed from the title, meaning the bill will no longer automatically take effect immediately upon passage.

HB0173_1(5).pdf → HB0173_2.pdf · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect a change in the bill number from HB 173.1 to HB 173.2 and to adjust the effective date language. The most significant substantive change is the addition of an 'immediate effective date,' meaning the new laws will take effect as soon as they are signed, rather than waiting for the start of the next legislative session.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Youth Court Act remains the same, but the timing of when those rules apply has changed to be immediate.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the bill was changed to be immediate, allowing the new provisions to take effect right away instead of at the start of the next legislative session.

TECHNICAL

The bill number in the header was updated from HB 173.1 to HB 173.2 to reflect the amendment version.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the header layout and spacing.

LC1502.pdf → HB0173_1.pdf · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from LC 1502 to HB 173 and its sponsors were updated to reflect the current legislative session. The substantive text of the definitions within the Montana Youth Court Act remains unchanged, with no new policy, funding, or eligibility criteria introduced.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from LC 1502 to HB 173, and the list of sponsoring legislators was updated.

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