53-1-217. Recidivism. Any report produced by a state entity that requires the disclosure of information regarding recidivism or recidivism rates must use the definition of recidivism provided in 1-1-207.

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-1-217

  • Recidivism: means a circumstance in which any sentence is imposed for a new felony or in which a judge or the board of pardons and parole determines that a person convicted of a felony has violated the person's terms of probation or parole within 5 years of the imposition of a sentence for a previous felony conviction. See Montana Code 1-1-207
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201