Montana Statutes
§ 53-2-504 — Unauthorized Disclosure Of Information Obtained In Department Of Justice Investigations A Criminal Act
Montana·Title 53 SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS·Ch. 2 ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE·Part 5 Investigations by Department of Justice
53-2-504 . Unauthorized disclosure of information obtained in department of justice investigations a criminal act.
(1)No information obtained by the department of justice or its agents and attorneys as a result of an investigation may be disclosed except in accordance with the laws applicable to the source of information. However, the information may be used or disclosed under 40-5-261 and rules adopted under 40-5-262 or as necessary in any court action.
(2)Each employee violating the disclosure provisions is subject to the criminal charge and penalties applicable to the source of information.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 4, Ch. 295, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 71-233.4; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 543, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 418, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 414, L. 1993.
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