Montana State Legislature
2023-2024 Criminal Justice Oversight Council
Next Scheduled Meeting:
April 29, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Capitol Room 102 & Zoom
Helena, MT
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For more information or questions about the Council, please contact staff:
Laura Sherley, Research Analyst
Ania Alduenda, Secretary
The Criminal Justice Oversight Council (CJOC) is an interbranch body with members from all three branches of government, including legislators, Department of Corrections leadership, and criminal justice stakeholders appointed by the Montana Supreme Court, the Attorney General, and the Governor. CJOC oversees implementation of criminal justice legislation, including justice reinvestment, in Montana. The council's statutory duties are in 53-1-216, MCA
Criminal Justice Oversight Council Members, 2023-2024
Committee Members
The audio minutes are the official minutes of the committee. Both the video and audio recordings of each meeting are available shortly after the meeting ends. A minutes log will be published later, noting the time at which various items were discussed.
April 9, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
March 19, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
January 22, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
The Criminal Justice Oversight Council is tasked with studying and overseeing criminal justice reform, including justice reinvestment, in Montana. Though it may be assigned legislative studies, there were no studies assigned for the 2023-24 interim.
Council Topics
The statutory duties of the CJOC are outlined in 53-1-216 MCA. The Legislative Services Division provides staff support to the CJOC.
Required Reports to CJOC
- Recovery Residence Requirements Report - 53-24-311, MCA
- FY24 HB500 Youth Court Waivers Report - 41-5-114, MCA
- DOC - Offenders Under Previous Supervision During Previous FY who were Convicted of New Felony Offense or Revoked Under Certain Circumstances - 46-23-1016, MCA
Procedure
The Criminal Justice Oversight Council may request legislation through the Law and Justice Interim Committee, using the process established in legislative rules for executive agencies (53-1-216, MCA).