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09/05/2026

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09/05/2026

Bill will be introduced in 2027 for increased Department of Corrections oversight using independent omsbudperson

09/04/2026

https://www.ktvh.com/news/water-main-breaks-in-downtown-helena-lewis-and-clark-county-detention-center-without-water

According to the city, the break happened around 2 p.m. Thursday, and they hope to have water up and running no later than 2 a.m. Friday.

09/04/2026

The Montana Department of Corrections, the Powell County Sheriff’s Office and Powell County Emergency Services will be conducting a planned emergency training exercise at the Montana State Prison.

09/03/2026

https://missoulacurrent.com/legislators-kratom-industry/?alef=ok&lh_aid=1057&lh_cid=6f4lz903s8&utm_campaign=montana_today&utm_medium=email&utm_source=letterhead&utm_term=missoulacurrent

Montana lawmakers are considering legislation to restrict or even ban kratom, a legal drug that can give opioid- and stimulant-like effects.

09/03/2026

Three years after 17-year-old Delaney Doherty was killed in a head-on crash, the Montana Supreme Court has upheld the suppression of blood evidence in the case.

09/03/2026

What pathways are available after a conviction?

Introducing The Doors Out, a new podcast series from Montana Innocence Project exploring the legal pathways that can help people challenge their convictions.

In our first episode, we break down post-conviction relief and federal habeas corpus—what they are, how they work, and why they can be so difficult to navigate.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/unpacking-injustice/3113245/?blm_aid=0

The Doors Out is sponsored by Bechtold Law.

09/03/2026

Thompson Reuters, which owns and operates the software used at the Montana Supreme Court to store case information, reported the breach to judicial branch officials in July. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/02/2026

https://www.kpax.com/news/data-breach-hit-montana-state-court-system-from-march-to-june-chief-justice-says?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUFlx9wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNqaNa4l5rNNMFE7tKwh_h1STLKd-GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6PUHSJ_WvvreSTtPFwvEcnSRzXBwzMRB0GYGQuUVoO4IFkRimR78ONp8ZbzQ_aem_QpTm2b-9JOCV2XF__23YvA

Officials are investigating a data breach of backup files in a system used by the Montana Supreme Court for appellate cases and electronic filing, according to Chief Justice Cory Swanson.