HB72. Allow restorative justice as condition of suspended or deferred sentence

Montana Legislature. 2013 Regular Session. House of Representatives.

Introduced:
Jul 10, 2012
Last Action:
Apr 12, 2013
Chapter Number Assigned

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History

Jul 10, 2012: (C) Draft Request Received

Oct 08, 2012: (C) Draft to Requester for Review

Oct 08, 2012: (C) Draft in Legal Review

Oct 09, 2012: (C) Draft to Drafter - Edit Review [SAB]

Oct 16, 2012: (C) Draft in Input/Proofing

Oct 16, 2012: (C) Bill Draft Text Available Electronically

Oct 23, 2012: (C) Draft in Final Drafter Review

Nov 06, 2012: (C) Draft in Assembly/Executive Director Review

Nov 06, 2012: (C) Fiscal Note Probable

Nov 09, 2012: (C) Pre-Introduction Letter Sent

Dec 07, 2012: (H) Introduced

Dec 07, 2012: (C) Introduced Bill Text Available Electronically

Dec 11, 2012: (H) Fiscal Note Requested

Dec 12, 2012: (H) Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary

Jan 07, 2013: (H) Fiscal Note Received

Jan 07, 2013: (H) First Reading

Jan 08, 2013: (H) Fiscal Note Signed

Jan 10, 2013: (H) Fiscal Note Printed

Jan 16, 2013: (H) Hearing (H) Judiciary

Jan 16, 2013: (H) Hearing (H) Judiciary

Jan 16, 2013: (H) Hearing (H) Judiciary

Jan 16, 2013: (H) Hearing (H) Judiciary

Jan 22, 2013: (H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed (H) Judiciary

Jan 22, 2013: (H) Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Judiciary

Jan 23, 2013: (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Jan 23, 2013: (H) 2nd Reading Passed

Jan 24, 2013: (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Jan 24, 2013: (H) 3rd Reading Passed

Jan 25, 2013: (H) Transmitted to Senate

Feb 06, 2013: (S) First Reading

Feb 06, 2013: (S) Referred to Committee (S) Judiciary

Feb 15, 2013: (S) Hearing (S) Judiciary

Mar 15, 2013: (S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred (S) Judiciary

Mar 15, 2013: (S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Judiciary

Mar 20, 2013: (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Mar 20, 2013: (S) 2nd Reading Concurred

Mar 21, 2013: (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Mar 21, 2013: (S) 3rd Reading Concurred

Mar 22, 2013: (S) Returned to House

Mar 22, 2013: (H) Sent to Enrolling

Mar 25, 2013: (C) Printed - Enrolled Version Available

Mar 25, 2013: (H) Returned from Enrolling

Mar 27, 2013: (H) Signed by Speaker

Apr 02, 2013: (S) Signed by President

Apr 02, 2013: (H) Transmitted to Governor

Apr 12, 2013: (H) Signed by Governor

Apr 12, 2013: Chapter Number Assigned

Summary

AN ACT PROVIDING THAT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING A SENTENCING JUDGE MAY REQUIRE AS A CONDITION OF A DEFERRED OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE THAT THE OFFENDER PARTICIPATE IN A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM IF THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS THE OFFENDER; REQUIRING THE OFFENDER TO PAY A PARTICIPATION FEE; AMENDING SECTIONS 46-18-104 AND 46-18-201, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Law and Justice Interim Committee examined the efficacy of restorative justice principles and practices within the criminal justice system as requested by Senate Joint Resolution No. 29 from the 2011 legislative session; and WHEREAS, the Committee found that some Montana judges are referring offenders to restorative justice programs; and WHEREAS, these programs have been effective in providing an increased sense of justice and safety in communities harmed by crime; WHEREAS, restorative justice programs depend on victim volunteers who incur training, travel, and per diem expenses; and WHEREAS, offenders should be held accountable for their offenses by helping cover the cost of restorative justice opportunities.