Austin Knudsen grew up just outside of Culbertson, in the northeast corner of Montana, where his family has farmed and ranched for five generations...

Evidence-based 24/7 Programs are producing data that shows short and long term impact on recidivism for crimes with a nexus to alcohol and drug use. The first statewide program started in South Dakota in 2005, has been studied by Rand Corporation and proven to have a dramatic impact on the recidivism rates of driving under the influence and domestic violence offenses in counties where the programs are active...

The Montana Department of Justice has a continued commitment to victims of human trafficking. In partnership with federal authorities, our agency plays a key role in the investigation, enforcement, and prosecution of crimes related to human trafficking in Montana...

The Sexual Assault Evidence Task Force investigates into an allegations of sexual assault, a law enforcement agency can request that a victim be examined for physical evidence of the assault. When the investigating agency or prosecutor has determined that the evidence should be submitted to the state crime laboratory for processing, that evidence is processed by the laboratory free of charge...

The department accepts public comment on proposed rules, which are then filed with the Secretary of State’s Office.

This policy addresses the performance of pro bono legal services by attorneys employed by the Montana Department of Justice.