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MT SB444

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Trebas

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to exhibit a search warrant to any known lawful occupant of a property being searched, expanding beyond just showing it at the location or to the person named in the warrant
  • Amends Section 46-5-227, MCA, governing service and return of search warrants
  • Officers must still provide a copy of the warrant and receipt for property taken, or leave these documents at the search location
  • Failure to leave a copy and receipt does not make seized property inadmissible at trial
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Generally revise criminal procedure laws

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/17/2025
Judiciary2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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