Montana Code 46-23-103. Definitions
46-23-103. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 46-23-103
- Parole: means the release to the community of a prisoner by a decision of the board of pardons and parole prior to the expiration of the prisoner's term subject to conditions imposed by the board of pardons and parole and the supervision of the department of corrections. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
(1)”Board” means the board of pardons and parole provided for in 2-15-2305.
(2)”Department” means the department of corrections provided for in 2-15-2301.
(3)”Executive clemency” refers to the powers of the governor as provided by section 12 of Article VI of the constitution of Montana.
(4)”Hearing panel” means a panel appointed by the presiding officer of the board and made up of at least three board members to conduct parole hearings, revocation hearings, rescission hearings, and administrative parole reviews and to make recommendations in matters of executive clemency.
(5)”Parole” means the release to the community of a prisoner by the decision of a hearing panel prior to the expiration of the prisoner’s term, subject to conditions imposed by the hearing panel and subject to supervision of the department.
(6)”Victim” means a victim as defined in 46-18-243.