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===== Montana Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

MCA 46-23-504\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]\\
Definitions, especially 9 46-23-502\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0020/0460-0230-0050-0020.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0020/0460-0230-0050-0020.html]]

=== What information must registrants provide? ===

MCA 46-23-504(3)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]

=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

Quarterly/biannually/annually MCA 46-23-504(6)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]\\
Duration 10/25/life 46-23-506\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0060/0460-0230-0050-0060.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0060/0460-0230-0050-0060.html]]

=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===

Yes Level 1 , 2 and 3\\
Level 1 MCA 44-5-103(13)\\
Level 2 MCA 44-5-103(13)\\
Level 3 MCA 44-5-103(13)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0440/chapter_0050/part_0010/section_0030/0440-0050-0010-0030.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0440/chapter_0050/part_0010/section_0030/0440-0050-0010-0030.html]]\\
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City County of Butte Law Enforcement\\
[[https://co.silverbow.mt.us/235/Tier-Level-System|https://co.silverbow.mt.us/235/Tier-Level-System]]

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

Response needed.

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

No 46-23-508\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0080/0460-0230-0050-0080.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0080/0460-0230-0050-0080.html]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

Yes\\
In statute, currently not enforced\\
46-23-504 (8)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]

=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Geographic as to residence, living with minor (exceptions), victim, employment MCA 45-5-513\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0130/0450-0050-0050-0130.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0130/0450-0050-0050-0130.html]]\\
public notification 46-23-508\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0080/0460-0230-0050-0080.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0080/0460-0230-0050-0080.html]]\\
chemical treatment 45-5-12\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0120/0450-0050-0050-0120.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0120/0450-0050-0050-0120.html]]

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

Yes MCA 46-23-506(3) and (4)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0060/0460-0230-0050-0060.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0060/0460-0230-0050-0060.html]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===

shall register within 3 business days of entering a county of this state for the purpose of residing or setting up a temporary residence for 10 days or more or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year. MCA 46-23-504(1) ©\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===

Within 3 days if will be there 10 consecutive or 30 aggregate days. MCA 46-23-504(1) ©\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0050/section_0040/0460-0230-0050-0040.html]]


===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

MCA Title 45. Crimes; Chapter 5. Offenses Against the Person. Part 5. Sexual Crimes\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/sections_index.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/sections_index.html]]\\
45-5-501\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0010/0450-0050-0050-0010.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0010/0450-0050-0050-0010.html]]\\
45-5-502\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html]]\\
45-5-503\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0030/0450-0050-0050-0030.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0030/0450-0050-0050-0030.html]]\\
45-5-504\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0040/0450-0050-0050-0040.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0040/0450-0050-0050-0040.html]]\\
45-5-505 (renumbered to 45-8-218)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0180/0450-0080-0020-0180.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0180/0450-0080-0020-0180.html]]\\
45-5-506 (renumbered to 45-5-511)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0110/0450-0050-0050-0110.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0110/0450-0050-0050-0110.html]]\\
45-5-507\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0070/0450-0050-0050-0070.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0070/0450-0050-0050-0070.html]]\\
45-5-508\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0080/0450-0050-0050-0080.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0080/0450-0050-0050-0080.html]]\\
I also found this statute called “Predatory Loitering by Sexual Offender” MCA 45-8-221\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0210/0450-0080-0020-0210.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0210/0450-0080-0020-0210.html]]

=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

This references it: MCA 46-23-1020(3) Other than that, no indication that Montana has this. I think that by lifetime supervision what is meant is registration.\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0100/section_0200/0460-0230-0100-0200.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0460/chapter_0230/part_0100/section_0200/0460-0230-0100-0200.html]]

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

No

=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===

None.

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age 16 MCA 45-5-502(3)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html]]

=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

MCA 45-5-502(3)\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0020/0450-0050-0050-0020.html]]\\
mistake of age defense 45-5-511\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0110/0450-0050-0050-0110.html|https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0050/section_0110/0450-0050-0050-0110.html]]

===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

[[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/montana|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/ex-off-voting-rights/montana]]

=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===

[[https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/registrationrequirements.aspx|https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/registrationrequirements.aspx]]\\
[[https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/offendertypes.aspx|https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/offendertypes.aspx]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

[[https://leg.mt.gov/content/For-Legislators/orientation/bill-becomes-law.pdf|https://leg.mt.gov/content/For-Legislators/orientation/bill-becomes-law.pdf]]\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/content/About-the-Legislature/Resources/how%20a%20bill%20becomes%20law.pdf|https://leg.mt.gov/content/About-the-Legislature/Resources/how%20a%20bill%20becomes%20law.pdf]]

=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===

Bill Look up\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bill-info/look-up-bill/|https://leg.mt.gov/bill-info/look-up-bill/]]\\
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FINDING AND TRACKING LEGISLATIVE BILLS\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/bill-info/|https://leg.mt.gov/bill-info/]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

sexual; sex offender registry; sex offender

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

Montana Legislature Preference Account Creation to follow and track bills\\
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[[http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law_pref_list.check_size?P_SESS=20191|http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law_pref_list.check_size?P_SESS=20191]]\\
[[https://www.leg.mt.gov/|https://www.leg.mt.gov/]]

Montana Legislator Bill Tracker\\
[[https://meic.org/bill-tracker/#/|https://meic.org/bill-tracker/#/]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

All Montana committees\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/committees/|https://leg.mt.gov/committees/]]

=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===

Legislator lookup\\
[[https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-lookup/|https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-lookup/]]

===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

P.O. Box 201417\\
Helena, MT 59620-1417\\
Sexual Offender Information Phone: (406) 444-7068\\
Violent Offender Information Phone: (406) 444-9877\\
Fax: (406) 444-2759\\
Email: dojsvor@mt.gov\\
[[https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/default.aspx|https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/svow/default.aspx]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

None yet.

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

Response needed.\\
[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/montana/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/montana/]]