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The Department of Justice develops rules by which it implements state law. The department accepts public comment on proposed rules, which are then filed with the Secretary of State's Office. That office publishes and distributes the final administrative rules adopted by state agencies, available online at Administrative Rules of Montana and Montana Administrative Register.
Department of Justice rules are found in Title 23 of the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):
- Organizational Rule
- Procedural Rules
- Board of Crime Control
- Certification of Public Advantage for Health Care
- Consumer Protection, Office of
- Crime Victims Compensation
- Criminal Investigation, Division of
- Forensic Science Division
- Gambling Control Division
- Highway Patrol Division
- Motor Vehicle Division
- Public Safety Officer Standards and Training
- Tobacco Product Reserve Fund Act
Proposed Rules
Interested Persons
To receive notice of proposed rules relating to department legislation or a particular division or subject area, fill out the Request for Notice of Rulemaking by an Interested Person form and return it to the Rule Reviewer.
| Division | Proposed Rule | Hearing Date | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicable to All State Agencies | Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment and Repeal, MAR Notice 23-20-192 (PDF) – In the matter of the amendment of ARM 1.3.211 through 1.3.224, 1.3.226, 1.3.227, 1.3.229 through 1.3.233; and repeal of ARM 1.3.225, all pertaining to model rules | June 11, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. | June 19, 2008 |
| Gambling | Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment, MAR Notice 23-16-203 (PDF) – In the matter of the proposed amendment of ARM 23.16.1827, concerning record keeping requirements | August 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. | August 14, 2008 |
| Highway Patrol | Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment, MAR Notice 23-6-198 (PDF) – In the matter of the amendment of ARM 23.6.106, pertaining to tow truck complaint resolution | August 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m. | August 28, 2008 |
Recently Adopted Rules
| Division | Rule | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Crime Control | Notice of Repeal, Adoption and Amendment, MAR Notice 23-14-189 (PDF) – In the matter of the repeal of Title 23, chapter 14, subchapters 4, 5, 8, and 9, reflecting transfer of POST duties to a new division; repeal of ARM 23.14.207, pertaining to decision-making authority; repeal of ARM 23.15.105, pertaining to payments of claims; adoption of NEW RULES I through IX, establishing appeal procedures from POST decisions; and amendment of ARM 23.14.101, reflecting changes in statute | August 1, 2008 |
| Office of Victims Services | Notice of Amendment, MAR Notice 23-15-197 (PDF) – In the matter of the amendment of ARM 23.15.102 regarding definitions | August 1, 2008 |
| Public Safety Officers Standards and Training Council | Notice of Adoption, MAR Notice 23-13-196 (PDF) – In the matter of the proposed adoption of NEW RULES I through XXV, pertaining to the establishment of Public Safety Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council | August 1, 2008 |
Declaratory Rulings
People who need to know whether a Department of Justice rule applies to a particular action they want to take, can ask the department for a declaratory ruling, as described in 2-4-501 of the Montana Code Annotated.
| Division | Rule | Date Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| None at this time. |
Contact the Rule Reviewer
To submit comments on proposed Department of Justice administrative rules, contact the Rule Reviewer:
Fax: (406) 444-3549
Mail:
Department of Justice
P.O. Box 201401
Helena, MT 59620-1401
Please include your name and complete mailing address.