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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 7. Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure › 44-1-702. Preferring charges

44-1-702. Preferring charges.
(1) The charge or charges against any member of the highway patrol shall be made in writing and signed and sworn to by the person making the charge or charges.
(2) The written charge or charges shall be filed with the department of justice.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(7)(a) thru (c); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 7. Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure › 44-1-703. When charges dismissed

44-1-703. When charges dismissed.
When charges are filed and the department of justice believes such charge or charges do not constitute grounds for suspension, demotion, or discharge, it shall dismiss such charges.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(7)(e); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 7. Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure › 44-1-704. When department of justice to order hearing

44-1-704. When department of justice to order hearing.
When charges are filed and the department of justice believes that such charge or charges constitute grounds for suspension, demotion, or discharge, it shall order a hearing to be had thereon before it and fix a time for such hearing.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(7)(d); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 7. Disciplinary Action -- Preliminary Procedure › 44-1-705. Suspension pending hearing and decision

44-1-705. Suspension pending hearing and decision.
If the department of justice orders a hearing, the chief may suspend such patrol officer pending the rendition of the decision made in such case.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(8)(b); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 146, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-801. Notice of hearing

44-1-801. Notice of hearing.
(1) The department of justice shall, at least 10 days before the time appointed for a hearing, serve written notice on the accused patrol officer, specifying the charge or charges filed and stating the name of the person or persons making the charge or charges.
(2) If the accused patrol officer is located within the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, the service required by subsection (1) must be made personally. If the accused patrol officer is located outside the state and the officer's whereabouts is known, service may be made by mailing the written notice to the officer's place of residence. If, at the time, the whereabouts of the accused patrol officer is unknown, service may be made upon the officer by mailing the written notice to the officer at the officer's last-known place of residence in Montana.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(10); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1611, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-802. Authority of department of justice -- conduct of hearing

44-1-802. Authority of department of justice -- conduct of hearing.
(1) The department of justice shall be the authority to hear such charge or charges and render a decision and appropriate order.
(2) The department shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses at any such hearing and to examine them under oath and to require the production of books, papers, and other evidence at such hearing and, for those purposes, to issue subpoenas and cause the same to be served and executed in any part of the state.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(a), (11)(b); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-803. Rights of accused

44-1-803. Rights of accused.
The accused patrol officer is entitled to be confronted with the witnesses against the officer and to have an opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses and to introduce at the disciplinary hearing testimony in the officer's own behalf. The officer is entitled to be represented by counsel, at the officer's own expense, at the hearing.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(c); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1612, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-804. Rendering and filing of decision

44-1-804. Rendering and filing of decision.
The department of justice shall, within 30 days after such hearing or within the additional time to which the accused patrol officer consents, render its decision in writing and file same in its office, with the chief, and with the patrol officer accused.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(11)(d); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 713, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-805. Reinstatement and backpay upon exoneration

44-1-805. Reinstatement and backpay upon exoneration.
If after the hearing the department of justice finds that the charge or charges made against the patrol officer are not true, the department shall reinstate the accused patrol officer to the officer's position and rank and shall order the payment of any salary withheld pending the determination of the charge or charges.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(12)(b); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1613, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-806. Disciplinary action

44-1-806. Disciplinary action.
(1) If after a hearing, the department of justice finds that any charge or charges made against the patrol officer are true, it may punish the patrol officer by suspension without pay, demotion, or discharge.
(2) A discharge after a hearing is exempt from the Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act as provided in 39-2-912.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(12)(a); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-807. Length of suspension

44-1-807. Length of suspension.
A member under suspension shall be on leave without pay for a period not to exceed 30 days.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(9)(a); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 7, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 8. Disciplinary Action -- Hearing and Decision › 44-1-808. Demotion pay status

44-1-808. Demotion pay status.
In cases of disciplinary action resulting in demotion, the member must receive the pay of the rank to which the member is demoted.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(9)(b); amd. Sec. 1614, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court › 44-1-901. Right to appeal

44-1-901. Right to appeal.
(1) A patrol officer who is suspended, demoted, or discharged has a right of appeal:
(a) to the district court in the county in which the claim arose or to the district court of Lewis and Clark County; or
(b) pursuant to the terms of a grievance procedure contained in a collective bargaining agreement if the officer is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
(2) The appeal to the district court must be made within 10 days after the decision or determination of the department of justice.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(a), (13)(b); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court › 44-1-902. Action by court

44-1-902. Action by court.
The district court shall review a decision or determination appealed pursuant to 44-1-901(1)(a) under the standard of review provided in 2-4-704 and render its decision within 90 days from the filing of the appeal.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(c); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court › 44-1-903. Reinstatement and backpay upon reversal or modification

44-1-903. Reinstatement and backpay upon reversal or modification.
If the decision or determination of the department of justice is finally reversed or modified, the accused patrol officer must be reinstated in the officer's position. Upon reinstatement, the department shall pay to the patrol officer any salary or wages withheld from the officer pending the determination of the charge or charges or take action that may be directed by resolution of the grievance procedure or the court.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 187, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 268, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 188, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 483, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 343, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-105(13)(d); amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 225, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1615, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court › 44-1-909. Exemption

44-1-909. Exemption.
A member of the highway patrol covered by a collective bargaining agreement is subject to the disciplinary procedures contained in the collective bargaining agreement and is not subject to Title 44, chapter 1, parts 7 and 8.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 9. Disciplinary Action -- Appeal to Court › 44-1-910. Waiver

44-1-910. Waiver.
A patrol officer may waive, in writing, the officer's rights under parts 7 and 8 of this chapter and accept discipline considered appropriate by the department of justice.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 713, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1616, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers › 44-1-1001. Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests

44-1-1001. Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests.
(1) The highway patrol chief and all patrol officers may make arrests for the offenses listed in subsection (2) under the following circumstances:
(a) the offense is committed in the presence of the chief or any patrol officer;
(b) the offense is committed in a rural district and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer; or
(c) the offense is committed in a city or town with a population of less than 2,500 and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer or the mayor of the city or town.
(2) Offenses for which arrests may be made under subsection (1) are:
(a) deliberate homicide;
(b) assault with a deadly weapon;
(c) arson;
(d) criminal mischief;
(e) burglary;
(f) theft;
(g) kidnapping;
(h) possession of dangerous drugs;
(i) possession of drug paraphernalia; or
(j) violation of the Dyer Act regarding the transportation of stolen automobiles.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers › 44-1-1002. No authority in labor disputes

44-1-1002. No authority in labor disputes.
Such highway patrol officers have no authority and are expressly forbidden to make arrests in labor disputes or to prevent violence in connection with strikes and may not perform any duties whatsoever in connection with labor disputes, strikes, or boycotts.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers › 44-1-1003. Offenses on highways, rest areas, and state highway properties adjacent to the highway or involving motor vehicles

44-1-1003. Offenses on highways, rest areas, and state highway properties adjacent to the highway or involving motor vehicles.
Patrol officers are considered police officers for the purpose of making arrests for all offenses occurring on the highways, highway rest areas, state highway properties adjacent to the highway, or involving the use of motor vehicles or the registration thereof and for the purpose of serving warrants of arrest in connection with such violations.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 645, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers › 44-1-1004. Authority concerning livestock or livestock products in transit

44-1-1004. Authority concerning livestock or livestock products in transit.
Patrol officers may stop any truck or motor vehicle in which livestock or livestock products are being transported and ascertain whether the driver of such truck or vehicle is rightfully in possession of such livestock or livestock products. If the patrol officers have good reason to believe that livestock or livestock products have been stolen, they may take possession of the same until the livestock or livestock products can be delivered into the custody of the sheriff or until such time as the facts as to the actual ownership can be ascertained.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(3); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 10. Jurisdiction of Patrol Officers › 44-1-1005. Motor carriers safety -- enforcement -- violations

44-1-1005. Motor carriers safety -- enforcement -- violations.
(1) The highway patrol has the responsibility to enforce the provisions of Title 61, chapters 5, 8, and 9, as they apply to motor carriers and shall assist the department of transportation in the enforcement of safety standards adopted pursuant to 61-10-154.
(2) The highway patrol shall cooperate with the department of transportation to ensure minimum duplication and maximum coordination of enforcement of the provisions of Title 61 as they apply to motor carriers.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 199, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 63, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 359, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-110(4); amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 394, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 686, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 103, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 386, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 80, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 207, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 366, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 428, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 11. Procedure for Arrests › 44-1-1101. Duty of patrol officer upon making arrest

44-1-1101. Duty of patrol officer upon making arrest.
Upon making an arrest, a patrol officer shall:
(1) deliver the offender to the nearest justice of the peace during office hours or to the county jail;
(2) give the offender a summons describing the nature of the offense with instructions for the offender to report to the nearest justice of the peace; or
(3) (a) accept bail determined pursuant to Title 46, chapter 9, part 3; or
(b) with the offender's permission, accept the offender's driver's license in lieu of bail if the summons describes a violation of any offense in Title 61, chapters 3 through 10, except chapter 8, part 4, and if the offender is the holder of an unexpired driver's license.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 199, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112(part); amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 11. Procedure for Arrests › 44-1-1102. Procedure when patrol officer accepts bail or driver's license in lieu of bail

44-1-1102. Procedure when patrol officer accepts bail or driver's license in lieu of bail.
(1) If the patrol officer accepts bail, the patrol officer shall give a signed receipt to the offender, setting forth the amount received. The patrol officer shall then deliver the bail money to the justice of the peace before whom the offender is to appear, and the justice of the peace shall give a receipt to the patrol officer for the amount of bail money delivered. After the filing of the complaint and the appearance of the defendant, the justice of the peace shall assume jurisdiction and may set and accept further bail bond.
(2) If the patrol officer accepts an unexpired driver's license in lieu of bail, the patrol officer shall give the offender a signed driving permit, in a form prescribed by the department. The permit must acknowledge the officer's acceptance of the offender's driver's license and serves as a valid temporary driving permit authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle by the offender. The permit is effective as of the date the permit is signed and remains in effect through the date of the appearance listed on the permit. The patrol officer shall deliver the driver's license to the justice of the peace before whom the offender is to appear, and the justice of the peace shall give a receipt to the patrol officer acknowledging delivery of the offender's driver's license to the court. After the filing of the complaint and the appearance of the defendant, the justice of the peace shall assume jurisdiction and may extend the date of the driving permit for a period up to 6 months from the defendant's initial appearance date.
(3) The justice of the peace shall return a driver's license that has been accepted in lieu of bail to a defendant:
(a) after the required bail has been posted or there has been a final determination of the charge; and
(b) if the defendant pleaded guilty or was convicted, after a $25 administrative fee has been paid to the court.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 199, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112(part); amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 465, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 130, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 1. Highway Patrol › Part 11. Procedure for Arrests › 44-1-1103. Check in lieu of cash

44-1-1103. Check in lieu of cash.
(1) In the case of traffic violations, bond may be made by personal check in lieu of cash. Highway patrol officers or other authorized agents receiving bonds on behalf of the court may accept a personal check in lieu of cash if:
(a) the check is drawn on a bank domiciled in the state of Montana; and
(b) the person who writes the check in lieu of cash bond has two documents of identification.
(2) If a check is offered in lieu of cash, the highway patrol officer or other authorized agent who accepts the check is not liable in the case of nonpayment.
(3) A person who writes a check in lieu of cash bond that is returned for insufficient funds is subject to prosecution under 45-6-316, and obtaining bond constitutes securing services for the purposes of that section.
History: En. 31-112.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 295, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 31-112.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1617, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-101. Repealed

44-2-101. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-414(1).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-102. Repealed

44-2-102. Repealed.
Sec. 14, Ch. 503, L. 1985.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-420.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-103. Repealed

44-2-103. Repealed.
Sec. 27, Ch. 525, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-417.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-111. Definition of agent

44-2-111. Definition of agent.
As used in this part, "agent" means a person appointed by the attorney general to conduct criminal investigations and perform related duties within the department of justice.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-415; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 280, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-112. Repealed

44-2-112. Repealed.
Sec. 4, Ch. 280, L. 1991.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-414(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-113. Qualifications of agents

44-2-113. Qualifications of agents.
Each agent must be a person qualified by experience, training, and high professional competence in criminal investigation. Each agent shall meet all the requirements of 7-32-303.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-414(3); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 280, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-114. Personnel covered by PERS

44-2-114. Personnel covered by PERS.
All agents and assisting personnel shall be covered by the public employees' retirement system.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-418.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-115. Powers and duties of agents

44-2-115. Powers and duties of agents.
An agent appointed by the attorney general pursuant to this part is a peace officer and:
(1) shall provide investigative assistance to city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies at their request in accordance with rules adopted by the department of justice;
(2) shall have concurrent jurisdiction with local law enforcement agencies to investigate offenses involving dangerous drugs, as provided in Title 45, chapter 9, and violations that constitute organized criminal activity;
(3) shall investigate gambling activities in this state as provided in 23-5-113;
(4) shall investigate any apparent violations of penal statutes disclosed by an audit of a state agency by the legislative auditor;
(5) shall investigate apparent violations of penal statutes referred by the state workers' compensation insurance fund; and
(6) shall assist whenever possible any law enforcement school held in the state for law enforcement officers when requested.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-416; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 280, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 630, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 1. Criminal Investigation › 44-2-116. Cooperation of state agencies

44-2-116. Cooperation of state agencies.
All state departments and agencies shall cooperate with such agents and assisting personnel in providing transportation and educational and laboratory facilities for their use when so requested.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 176, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 219, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 82-419.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-201. Establishment of state system

44-2-201. Establishment of state system.
The department of justice shall cooperate with and assist sheriffs, chiefs of police, and other law enforcement officers in the establishment of a complete state system of criminal identification.
History: En. Sec. 33, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2002(part); amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 7, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-202. Assistance to and instruction of local officers

44-2-202. Assistance to and instruction of local officers.
The department shall assist and, when practicable, instruct sheriffs, chiefs of police, and other law enforcement officers in establishing efficient local bureaus of identification in their districts and in making them proficient in procuring and maintaining fingerprint records.
History: En. Sec. 37, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2006; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 7, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-203. Repealed

44-2-203. Repealed.
Sec. 27, Ch. 525, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 33, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2002(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-204. Repealed

44-2-204. Repealed.
Sec. 27, Ch. 525, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 34, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-205. Withholding of salary of officer who fails to provide information

44-2-205. Withholding of salary of officer who fails to provide information.
The department shall report to the attorney general the failure of any officer to provide information as required by law. After an investigation of the report, the attorney general may order the proper disbursing officer to withhold payment of the salary of the officer who failed to provide the information until the information is given to the department.
History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2004.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 2. State System of Criminal Identification › 44-2-206. Cooperation with FBI and other states

44-2-206. Cooperation with FBI and other states.
The department shall cooperate with identification bureaus in other states and with the federal bureau of investigation to develop and carry on a complete interstate and international system of criminal identification and investigation.
History: En. Sec. 36, Ch. 199, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-301. Establishment -- inclusion of other state agencies

44-2-301. Establishment -- inclusion of other state agencies.
(1) The attorney general is authorized to establish a criminal justice information network for the purpose of connecting federal, state, county, and city law enforcement agencies. The attorney general may bring into the network, if the parties desire, any department of Montana state government or its subdivisions outside of law enforcement activities when, in the opinion of the attorney general and the state department or subdivision, the inclusion will materially aid the law enforcement agencies of the state of Montana or its subdivisions in the fight against crime.
(2) As used in this part, "criminal justice information network" means a telecommunications network used exclusively for the purpose of information exchange among the state's law enforcement agencies as provided in Title 44, chapter 5.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3901; amd. Sec. 1618, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-302. Powers of attorney general

44-2-302. Powers of attorney general.
In order to operate the criminal justice information network, the attorney general, within the framework of any funds budgeted or collected from participating agencies, is authorized to:
(1) purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire facilities and equipment necessary to accomplish the purposes of this part; and
(2) employ personnel as may be necessary to operate the network.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(a), (b); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-303. Federal cost sharing

44-2-303. Federal cost sharing.
The attorney general shall contact federal law enforcement agencies or officials regarding cost sharing in the criminal justice information network. If federal funds are available, the attorney general may enter into cost-sharing agreements with the federal agencies. If federal funds are received in a biennium for which Montana funds have been appropriated, the funds must be deposited in the network's account and must be used, if possible, to reduce the spending of money appropriated from the general fund.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3905; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-304. Report by attorney general

44-2-304. Report by attorney general.
The attorney general shall submit, as a part of the information required by 17-7-111, a detailed report covering the operations of the criminal justice information network, the accounting of all money received and expended, and the need to expand or improve the network.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3906; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 112, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 349, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-311. Participation by local and other agencies

44-2-311. Participation by local and other agencies.
Any county, city, or other law enforcement agency may, with the approval of the attorney general, connect to the criminal justice information network and participate in it upon payment of or agreement to pay the costs established by the department of justice.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3904; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-312. Authorization of operational charge

44-2-312. Authorization of operational charge.
The attorney general may establish an operational charge for the criminal justice information network, exclusive of personnel services. The charge must be prorated among the various agencies using the network.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(part); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-313. Payment of charge

44-2-313. Payment of charge.
With the exception of federal agencies that require quarterly billing, the charge authorized in 44-2-312 must be billed annually to the agencies. Payments made as a result of the billing must be remitted to the attorney general and deposited in a special revenue account in the state treasury.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(part); amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1619, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-314. Use of money -- records

44-2-314. Use of money -- records.
The state treasurer may draw warrants on the account provided for in 44-2-313 upon request of the attorney general when money is needed to pay any of the costs of keeping the criminal justice information network operational. A strict accounting must be kept of all receipts and disbursements and must be available as a matter of record to members of the appropriations committee of the house of representatives.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(part); amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 325, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-315. Removal from network upon nonpayment

44-2-315. Removal from network upon nonpayment.
Law enforcement agencies, other than the state of Montana or any of its subdivisions, that become 120 days delinquent in payment of any fees approved and assessed must be notified that they will be removed from the criminal justice information network, and the department of justice shall take the necessary steps to carry out this provision.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(part); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 3. Criminal Justice Information Network › 44-2-316. Repealed

44-2-316. Repealed.
Sec. 10, Ch. 5, L. 2013.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 1, Ex. L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 145, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3903(d); amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 7, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 4. Missing Persons -- Unidentified Bodies › 44-2-401. Missing persons -- dental records

44-2-401. Missing persons -- dental records.
(1) Any person who reports a missing person to a police department, sheriff's office, or other law enforcement authority must be given a form, supplied by the department of justice, that authorizes the release of the dental records of the missing person. The form must state that if the person is still missing 30 days after the report was made, the form may be signed by a relative of the missing person and taken to the dentist of the missing person, who shall release the dental records or copies of the records to the relative. The records must be submitted by the relative within the next 10 days to the law enforcement authority to which the missing person report was made.
(2) If the missing person has not been found within 30 days after the report was made and no relative exists or can be located, the law enforcement authority may execute a signed written declaration stating that an investigation into the location of the missing person is being conducted and that the dental records may be necessary to the investigation. A dentist shall release the missing person's dental records upon presentation of the declaration.
(3) If a person reported missing has not been found within 45 days after the report was made, the law enforcement authority conducting the investigation shall confer with the county coroner or state medical examiner and write a missing person report on a form supplied by the department of justice. The report and any dental records or copies of the records obtained under this section must be submitted to the department of justice.
(4) The department of justice shall maintain an information file concerning each person reported to it as missing. The file must include information received under this section and any other information the department considers relevant to locating the missing person.
(5) The department files must be made available to any law enforcement agency attempting to locate missing persons.
(6) A law enforcement authority that finds a missing person or is notified that a missing person has been found shall notify the department of justice, which shall return all dental records to the dentist and destroy the file prepared under subsection (4) concerning the person.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 36, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 4. Missing Persons -- Unidentified Bodies › 44-2-402. Dental examination -- records -- report

44-2-402. Dental examination -- records -- report.
(1) If the coroner cannot identify a body, the coroner or the state medical examiner must have a dentist examine the body, and if the body cannot be identified from the dental examination, the coroner or state medical examiner shall send the dental examination results to the department of justice on a form supplied by the department.
(2) The department is a repository for dental examination records filed with it under this section. The department shall compare the records with dental records filed with it pursuant to 44-2-401 in an attempt to identify the body and shall submit any findings to the coroner or state medical examiner.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 389, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1620, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 4. Missing Persons -- Unidentified Bodies › 44-2-407. Department of justice missing persons response -- missing persons specialist

44-2-407. Department of justice missing persons response -- missing persons specialist.
(1) The department of justice may assist with the investigation of all missing persons cases, regardless of the age of the missing person, in accordance with part 5 and this part.
(2) (a) The department shall employ a missing persons specialist responsible for working closely with local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement authorities on missing persons cases. The specialist shall:
(i) provide guidance and support to law enforcement authorities and families in the search for missing persons;
(ii) oversee entries into the database of the national crime information center of the United States department of justice and other databases to ensure records of missing persons are accurate, complete, and made in a timely fashion;
(iii) manage the state missing persons database and missing persons public information website;
(iv) network with other state and international missing persons programs and the national center for missing and exploited children to aid in locating children who are unlawfully taken out of or unlawfully brought into Montana;
(v) provide public outreach and education on missing persons issues and the prevention of child abductions;
(vi) issue alerts and advisories at the request of law enforcement authorities to activate public assistance in locating an endangered missing person; and
(vii) facilitate training for law enforcement authorities related to missing persons cases, including resources available to assist with missing persons investigations.
(b) The missing persons specialist shall complete cultural competency training.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 273, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 44. Law Enforcement › Chapter 2. Investigation, Communication, and Identification › Part 4. Missing Persons -- Unidentified Bodies › 44-2-408. Missing person reports

44-2-408. Missing person reports.
(1) All law enforcement authorities in the state shall accept, without delay, any report of a missing person unless there are extenuating circumstances, including:
(a) the law enforcement authority knows the location of the person reported missing;
(b) the law enforcement authority confirms the safe status of the person reported missing;
(c) the law enforcement authority confirms that another law enforcement authority has or will accept a missing person report for the person; or
(d) other circumstances documented by the law enforcement authority.
(2) All missing person reports must be entered into the database of the national crime information center of the United States department of justice within:
(a) 2 hours of receipt for persons under 21 years of age; or
(b) 8 hours of receipt for persons 21 years of age or older.
(3) If a missing person is not located within 30 days of being reported missing, the law enforcement authority that took the report shall ensure a complete and accurate record of information is compiled for the missing person, including a photograph if one is available.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 275, L. 2019.