MT: Criminal Justice
FBI: Sextortion cases up 20% in Montana
The FBI reports an alarming rise in the number of sextortion cases in Montana, reflecting a national trend. The agency is drawing attention to the …
Program 'Incubates' New Lawyers and Rural Montanans
The Montana Legal Services Association has started a program to help young attorneys get started on a path to success - becoming community leaders…
In Housing Crisis, Montanans with Criminal Records Face Higher Hurdles
It's hard for almost anyone to find housing in Montana right now, but the barriers are even higher for people with criminal records. Low …
MT Ballot Measure Would Change Supreme Court Justice Elections
Montana voters could decide to change the way state supreme court justices are elected. During the 2021 session, the Montana Legislature passed a …
Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams for Last-Minute Shoppers
Attention last-minute shoppers: stay vigilant as you complete your gift-buying. Scammers are lurking. Rebecca Barr - public relations and …
Rural MT Legal Aid Program Ranks Among Most Innovative Nationwide
HELENA, MT -- A legal services program in Montana has been selected as one of the most innovative justice programs in the country. The Rural Justice …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
HELENA, Mont. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
Coalition Aims for Criminal-Justice Reform in MT Legislative Session
HELENA, Mont. -- Groups from across the political spectrum are coming together to push for criminal-justice reform during the Montana legislative …
MT Joins Growing Wave of Marijuana Legalization
HELENA, Mont. -- Marijuana legalization efforts across the country were lifted across the finish line on Election Day, including in Montana. The …
Groups Want MT to Go Further to Protect Prisons' Vulnerable
HELENA, Mont. -- Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive designed to protect Montanans in prison against COVID-19. But advocacy groups …
MT Bills to Help Wrongfully Convicted Get Hearing
HELENA, Mont. – Two bills designed to prevent wrongful convictions and defend the people accused are scheduled for a hearing in the Montana …
Report to MT Lawmakers: Domestic Violence Deaths Rising
HELENA, Mont. – Deaths from domestic violence are increasing across the state, according to a Montana Department of Justice report. Fatalities …