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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Expunge” or “expungement” means to permanently destroy, delete, or erase a record of an offense from the criminal history record information system maintained by the department of justice in a manner that is appropriate for the record's physical or electronic form.
(2)(a) “Record” means any:
(i) identifiable description, notation, or photograph of an arrest and detention;
(ii) complaint, indictment, or information or any disposition arising from a complaint, indictment, or information;
(iii) sentence;
(iv) correctional status;
(v) release; or
(vi) court document or filing.
(b) The term does not include a fingerprint record or data that may be maintained for investigative purposes.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 46. Criminal Procedure § 46-18-1103. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-46-criminal-procedure/mt-st-46-18-1103/
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