53-30-312. Creation of community corrections boards — membership — appointment — terms — compensation. (1) A unit of local government, the governing bodies of two or more units of local government, or a tribal government may establish a community corrections board.

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-30-312

  • Community corrections board: means a community corrections board as provided in 53-30-312. See Montana Code 53-30-303
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Tribal government: means a federally recognized Indian tribe within the state of Montana. See Montana Code 53-30-303
  • Unit of local government: means a county, city, town, or city-county consolidated government. See Montana Code 53-30-303

(2)A community corrections board consists of three to seven members, must, when possible, be gender-balanced and have racial parity, and must include:

(a)one local law enforcement officer;

(b)one probation and parole officer; and

(c)one member of the public.

(3)Members of a community corrections board must be appointed by the chief executive officer of the unit of local government or the tribal government in the judicial district in which community corrections facilities or programs are established.

(4)Members of a community corrections board shall serve for a term of 4 years.

(5)Members of a community corrections board shall serve without compensation except as otherwise decided by the units of local government or a tribal government.