Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Montana Legislative Auditor is appointed by and reports to the Legislative Audit Committee. The Legislative Audit Division performs financial, performance, and information systems audits of...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Montana Criminal Justice Oversight Council (MCA §5-5-235, formerly §53-1-216, redesignated by Ch. 173, L. 2025) is an 18-member interbranch advisory body that studies and recommends...
Read scorecard → 03 Civilian ReviewThe Montana POST Council (MCA §44-4-403) establishes certification and training standards for all peace officers and holds binding authority to suspend or revoke officer certification. The...
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