Justices probe legislative privilege in fight over subpoena for Sen. Keith Regier At oral argument in DA25‑0187 intervenor counsel invoked Montana’s legislative privilege to oppose a subpoena for Senator Keith Regier, while plaintiffs argued narrow privilege and the public’s right to know; justices pressed on waiver, third‑party communications, and how privilege interacts with the right to know.

Montana justices are diving deep into the tangled web of legislative privilege as they weigh whether Senator Keith Regier can dodge a subpoena on the controversial Senate Bill 109.

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Montana Courts refresher trains judges, attorneys and case managers on PSA use, data and pretrial best practices The Office of Court Administrator hosted a statewide refresher on the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), reviewing Montana performance metrics, research on detention harms, the PSA's nine factors and the state's pretrial release guide. Trainers urged low-cost court‑date reminders and cautioned that violence flags and money bail are probabilistic tools

Montana's courts are revolutionizing pretrial practices, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decisions to enhance public safety and maximize court appearances!

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Court Reviews Legislative Authority in Governor's Veto Procedures Court examines separation of powers and legislative procedures regarding veto handling.

Montana's courts are at the center of a heated debate over the balance of power, as a controversial veto procedure threatens to redefine legislative authority.

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Court Hears Broadreach Power Case on Speculative Jurisdiction and Veto Delivery Laws Court evaluates jurisdiction and law changes regarding veto delivery in Broadreach Power case.

In a landmark court session, Montana's judicial system grapples with the implications of new veto delivery laws that could redefine the future of legislative and judicial interactions.

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Montana Officials Oppose Bill Granting Unrestricted Access to Court Records Judicial and law enforcement leaders challenge proposed bill allowing bail agents access to court documents.

Montana lawmakers face fierce backlash over a controversial bill that could jeopardize the confidentiality of court records and impact public safety.

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Montana Police Chiefs support House Bill 581 to enhance court security options House Bill 581 expands court officer roles, allowing unsworn officers for improved security.

Montana's Senate committee is considering a game-changing bill that could revolutionize courtroom security by allowing police chiefs to appoint unsworn officers for enhanced safety.

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Montana Legislature advances HB 581 allowing police chiefs to appoint court officers Legislature revises court officer laws, enabling police chiefs to appoint special service officers.

Montana's House Bill 581 could revolutionize the way police chiefs interact with the courts, raising crucial questions about public safety and the balance of power.

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