Generally revise bailbond laws
This bill revises Montana's bail bond laws to expand the legal authority of bail bond agents and improve their ability to locate and return defendants to court. It grants bail bond producers arrest authority to seize defendants without waiting for a court forfeiture order, allows them to enter private residences if necessary, and permits them to pursue defendants across state lines. The legislation also requires courts to notify bail bond agents of changes in court dates and ensures agents can participate directly in legal proceedings related to their bonds. Additionally, it establishes a statute of limitations for bond forfeitures and clarifies that judicial continuance of bonds without notifying agents is considered arbitrary.
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introduced
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Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2024
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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