Montana
Number of Registered Sex Offenders: 3,370
Latest Events
Recent Action: October 2005, public concern rising, GPS tracking being discussed, no official action yet
Statutes
Sex Offender Registration
MCA § 46-23-501 et seq.
Community Notification of Sexual Offenders
Mont. Code. Anno. § 46-23-508
Sexual Offenses Against Children and Penalties
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-5-501 et seq.
Crimes Involving the Prostitution of Children
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-5-603
Regulations
Registration: Adults and juveniles convicted as adults; 3 tiers; at sentencing if not prison, or 10 days before release, or within 10 days of entering any county; consideration of foreign convictions not specified; notification of changes: within 10 days
Notification: active; mandatory for level 3 offenders, permissive for level 2, and info mute for level 1; no specified time frame; applicable to adult and juvenile sexual or violent offenders
Risk Designation: 3 specified tiers; hearing not required, though level 2 and 3 offenders may petition for status change after completing a sex offender program in prison
Tracking: verification of registry info 90 days or annually, by mail; duration of registration 10 years for violent offender, life for sexual or repeat violent offender (although can petition after 10 years); FBI notified
Penalties: Up to 5 years and/or fine of up to $10,000
Resources
Website of Registry: http://doj.state.mt.us/svor/
Relevant State Entity: State Department of Justice