July 16, 2025

Agenda – Minutes – Video / Audio

Administrative Matters

• Rules, Procedures, and Guidelines for Interim Committees
• History of LJIC Presiding Officers
• 2025 Outcome Summary of Legislation Related to Law and Justice Topics
• Interim Committee Compensation Explanation

Agency Introductions and Overviews

• Montana Judicial Branch Basics
• Montana Judicial Branch Organizational Chart
• Montana Department of Justice Overview
• Montana Office of State Public Defender Agency Introduction and Update

Overview of Draft Work Plan and Administrative Rule Review

• Overview of Administrative Rulemaking and Rule Review
• Draft Law and Justice Interim Committee Work Plan
• Draft Work Plan Matrix
• HJ 23 – Study of Youth Court Laws
• HJ 32 – Study of Advanced Investigator Qualifications for Law Enforcement
• HJ 56 – Study of Search and Rescue Services and Funding

Legislative Update

• Outcome of 2025 SJOR Legislation
• SB 40 Governor Veto Letter

Required Reports

• POST Quarterly Report
• DPHHS CFSD Referrals to CA Report