Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 41. MINORS

CHAPTER 3. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Part 12. Office of Child and Family Ombudsman

Purpose And Intent

41-3-1209. Purpose and intent. The legislature finds that an independent, impartial, and confidential ombudsman serves:

(1) to protect the interests and rights of Montana's children and families; and

(2) to strengthen child and family services by working in consultation with the department and with appropriate county attorneys in cases under review.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 354, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 549, L. 2021.