MT SB84

District courts must order presentence investigations and reports for all felony convictions, changing from the current discretionary "may request" standard to a mandatory requirement

Courts must order presentence investigations when a defendant claims mental disease, disorder, or developmental disability affected their ability to appreciate criminality at the time of the offense

Presentence investigation reports must be completed within 30 business days of a guilty plea or verdict, unless additional evaluations or victim input are needed

Removes the previous requirement that courts order presentence investigations specifically for violent offenses or restitution cases, since all felonies now require them

Appropriates $2,410,613 from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the 2025-2027 biennium to implement the expanded investigation requirements