The Department of Justice develops rules by which it implements state law. The department accepts public comment on proposed rules, which are then filed with the Secretary of State’s Office. That office publishes and distributes the final administrative rules adopted by state agencies, available online at Administrative Rules of Montana and Montana Administrative Register.
Department of Justice rules are found in Title 23 of the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):
- Organizational Rule
- Procedural Rules
- Board of Crime Control
- Certificates of Public Advantage for Health Care
- Consumer Protection Office
- Office of Victim Services
- Division of Criminal Investigation
- Forensic Science Division
- Gambling Control Division
- Highway Patrol Division
- Motor Vehicle Division
- Public Safety Officer Standards and Training
- Tobacco Product Reserve Fund Act
Proposed Rules
| Division | Rule | Hearing Date |
|---|---|---|
| POST | Amendment of ARM 23.13.805 pertaining to certification of public safety officers | 2/14/25 |
Interested Persons: To receive notice of proposed rules relating to department legislation or a particular division or subject area, fill out the Request for Notice of Rulemaking by an Interested Person form and return it to the Rule Reviewer.
Adopted Rules
| Division | Rule |
|---|---|
| POST | Certification of public safety officers |
Contact the Department of Justice
To submit comments on proposed Department of Justice administrative rules, contact the Department of Justice:
Fax: (406) 444-3549
Mail: Rule Reviewer
Department of Justice
P.O. Box 201401
Helena, MT 59620-1401
Please include your name and complete mailing address.