MT HB535

Adds new definitions to Montana's Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, including "governor's warrant of arrest and rendition," "requisition," and "waiver of extradition," and expands "executive authority" to include federally recognized Indian tribes throughout the United States

Allows electronic transmission of a copy or abstract of the governor's warrant to expedite service, with the copy having the same legal effect as the original

Establishes that a governor's warrant of arrest and rendition is presumed valid, requiring the person to be held in custody without bail unless a court finds: the person is misidentified, not a fugitive, has no pending charges, or documents are facially defective

Sets transfer timelines according to the federal Extradition Act (18 U.S.C. 3182) as of December 17, 2024, with timelines tolled if the person faces pending prosecution in Montana

Requires persons returned to Montana after extradition to appear before the warrant-issuing judge before bail consideration and makes them liable for restitution of transport costs incurred by governmental entities