Bill > SB65

This bill revises Montana's change-of-name laws, specifically focusing on procedures for individuals who are under the supervision of or incarcerated in state corrections facilities. The bill requires that when a person committed to or supervised by the Department of Corrections files a petition to change their name, they must serve the petition on the department, which is then given a reasonable opportunity to respond. A key new provision mandates that the department make all reasonable efforts to contact victims (as defined in existing law) to obtain information relevant to their response to the name change petition. Additionally, if a name change is granted for such an individual, the bill ensures that the Departments of Corrections and Justice can continue to maintain and share the person's records to comply with requirements related to offender registration, biological sample collection, victim notification, and other legally mandated disclosures. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow for sealed records in cases where the petitioner's safety might be at risk, providing a balance between an individual's privacy rights and public safety considerations.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0298