Montana Code § 41-5-1202

Preliminary Inquiry -- Procedure -- Youth Assessment
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41-5-1202 . Preliminary inquiry -- procedure -- youth assessment. (1) In conducting a preliminary inquiry under 41-5-1201 , the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer shall: (a) advise the youth of the youth's rights under this chapter and the constitutions of the state of Montana and the United States; (b) determine whether the matter is within the jurisdiction of the court; (c) determine, if the youth is in detention, a youth assessment center, or shelter care, whether detention, placement in a youth assessment center, or shelter care should be continued or modified based upon criteria set forth in 41-5-341 through 41-5-343 . (2) In conducting a preliminary inquiry, the juvenile probation officer or assessment officer may: (a) require the presence of any person relevant to the inquiry; (b) request subpoenas from the judge to accomplish this purpose; (c) require investigation of the matter by any law enforcement agency or any other appropriate state or local agency; (d) perform a youth assessment pursuant to 41-5-1203 .

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