Montana State Legislature
2023-2024 Criminal Justice Oversight Council
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The council’s last scheduled meeting was held on September 9, 2024
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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.
September 9, 2024
Agenda - Minutes - Audio / Video
July 24, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
May 13, 2024 (Adjourned early due to power outage)
Agenda - Minutes - Video
May 10, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
April 29, 2024
Agenda -
Minutes - Audio / Video
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
Procedure
The Criminal Justice Oversight Council may request legislation to enact changes to the state's criminal justice system that the council finds necessary. (53-1-216, MCA).
Approved Council Bills
Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures for Interim Committees
- CJOC Operating Procedures Chart
- Work Plan - Adopted Jan 22, 2024
- 2023-2024 Biennial Report