44-7-125. Definitions. As used in 44-7-126 and this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 44-7-125

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.

(1)”Agency” has the meaning provided in 2-15-102.

(2)”Board” means the board of crime control established in 2-15-2008.

(3)”Contributing entity” means an agency, the office of court administrator, a local government entity, a nongovernment entity, a tribal government, or a federal government that submits data to the criminal justice data warehouse.

(4)”Council” means the criminal justice oversight council established in 53-1-216.

(5)”Detention center” has the meaning provided in 7-32-2241.

(6)”Local government entity” includes a city, county, or consolidated city-county government entity including but not limited to a county attorney office, law enforcement agency, detention center, court, or other entity created by the city, county, or consolidated city-county government.

(7)”Nongovernment entity” includes a community corrections facility or program established under Title 53, chapter 30, part 3, or other prereleases, treatment centers, or providers that contract with the department of corrections.