MT SJ32

Requests an interim study to examine reviving Montana's Citizen Review Board Program, which was established in 1993, made permanent and expanded statewide by the 57th Legislature, but lost funding for statewide expansion in 2003

Study must address funding opportunities (including nongovernment revenue), administrative needs, coordination between city, county, tribal, and state governments, and development of statewide standards that accommodate different community needs

Study must also examine potential cost savings from reduced court involvement and how citizen review boards can improve child protection by reviewing Child and Family Services Division practices, promoting intergovernmental cooperation, and recommending policy changes

All study work must be concluded by September 15, 2026, with final results reported to the 70th Legislature