Montana Code 5-1-201. Definitions
5-1-201. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 5-1-201
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Center: means the state census and economic information center established in 90-1-109. See Montana Code 5-1-201
- Department: means the department of corrections established in 2-15-2301. See Montana Code 5-1-201
- Federal correctional facility: means a prison or correctional facility owned by or contracting with the United States government to incarcerate individuals convicted of a criminal offense. See Montana Code 5-1-201
- Last known address: means an individual's last known complete street or physical address prior to the individual's incarceration. See Montana Code 5-1-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- State prison: means a facility listed in 53-30-101(1), (2), or (4). See Montana Code 5-1-201
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)”Center” means the state census and economic information center established in 90-1-109.
(2)”Department” means the department of corrections established in 2-15-2301.
(3)”Federal correctional facility” means a prison or correctional facility owned by or contracting with the United States government to incarcerate individuals convicted of a criminal offense.
(4)”Last known address” means an individual’s last known complete street or physical address prior to the individual’s incarceration. An individual’s last known address is presumed to be outside of the state prison or federal correctional facility in which the individual is held.
(5)”Local government district” means a district based on population that is maintained by a local government primarily for election purposes and that must be substantially equal in population under the 14th amendment to the United States constitution.
(6)”State prison” means a facility listed in 53-30-101(1), (2), or (4).