46-23-104. Board of pardons and parole. - Montana Statutes

     46-23-104. Board of pardons and parole. (1) The board of pardons and parole is responsible for executive clemency and parole as provided in this chapter.
     (2) The board shall meet monthly at a place determined by the board and at other times and places that the board considers necessary.
     (3) The principal office of the board is in Deer Lodge.
     (4) The board shall appoint hearing panels to conduct parole hearings and to issue a final decision concerning parole. If the two board members of the hearing panel are unable to reach a unanimous decision, the presiding officer of the board shall convene a panel of three board members as soon as is practicable to rehear the case. The hearing panels have the full authority and power of the board to order the denial, grant, or revocation of parole.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 153, L. 1955; Sec. 94-9822, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 95-3204 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 81, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 333, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 95-3204; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 234, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 300, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 225, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 425, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 559, L. 2003.